Overcoming discouragement and setbacks, Series 1
Overcoming discouragement and setbacks, Series 1
Henry stood by the notice board, searching for his name on the list. This was the first MB result list for third-year medical students at his university. He really needed to pass this exam to move to the next level. He had worked so hard for it. His heart was panting. His palms were sweating. The minimum score for a pass was 60.
His eyes landed on his name on the second sheet. To his dismay, his score was 58. He had come so close but unfortunately, he knew he had to re-sit for the exams again. He felt so dejected as he walked slowly back to his hostel.
Failure can be a major source of discouragement. When you’ve walked so hard to achieve something in life and then it slips through your fingers, it can lead to discouragement, tiredness, and self-pity.
What do you do when you are discouraged?
– Never allow feelings of self-pity to take over. Don’t give in to despair. Encourage yourself. Give yourself a bear hug. Appreciate the journey and the progress you have made to date. Remember, that others may have stopped on the way but God kept you. Remember how God has helped you in the past. He will yet help you again. The situation you are facing will not swallow you up.
– Be willing to start again. The scripture says that a living dog is better than a dead lion. Since you are alive, there is an opportunity to change your story. Encourage yourself. Sit up and press on. You will have a testimony at the end.
God bless you and happy Sunday.
Go into your new week shinning as a star.
Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative provides opportunities for mentorship, leadership training, growth, and development of youths. Our vision is to raise well-balanced youths, high flyers, focused, and capable of standing out in the global world. Email us: info@cymi.org.ng
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
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Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI)https://cymi.org.ng/author/admin/
Is the author of the book, titled, 'Arrival at Destiny'. She is the President and founder of the Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI).
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/
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Engr. Mrs. Nkese Umofiahttps://cymi.org.ng/author/engr-mrs-nkese-umofia/