Everyone will have their share of discouragement at some point in their lifetime. However, our approach to managing our discouragement will distinguish us from others.
The dictionary defines discouragement as follows; “a feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; or a state of distraught and loss of sense of enthusiasm, drive or courage.”
Discouragement happens in all areas of life. An employee puts in his best to ensure his department achieves success, only to get a damaging response instead of a good appraisal from his superior. A woman’s marriage dreams end when her husband is unfaithful. She truly feels the pangs of discouragement. A couple suffers their second miscarriage while trying to create a family. These people all deal with discouragement differently, but some may become so discouraged, so distressed and as a result may attempt to take their own lives.
What are the signs exactly of someone who’s discouraged? Well these following are some signs of discouragement:
- Sleeplessness — the mind and soul is full of worry.
- Restlessness — Absent mindedness sets in and weariness results.
- Complacency — Loss of interest in food even though you might not have eaten for hours.
- Negative Thoughts – The ultimate of this are thoughts of suicide.
If you are feeling the sudden sharp pain of discouragement and feel helpless in the situation, we encourage you to seek help through counselling, talking a Pastor or someone close to you that you trust.
Reading your Bible: When you are discouraged, you may not feel like getting into the Word, but you must go against your feelings, if need be, and expose yourself to the Word.
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