Overcoming Discouragement and Setbacks, Series 2
Overcoming Discouragement and Setbacks, Series 2
Anita and Segun had been in courtship for three years. Two weeks ago, Segun called off their engagement without any prior issues. Anita was heartbroken. She had looked forward to a happy ending. She had invested her time and resources into the relationship. She couldn’t tell what went wrong. She felt disappointed and discouraged right now. She could feel the tears dropping from her eyes.
What do you do when you are discouraged?
– Stay Strong. One of the ways of maintaining your strength is by reading God’s Word. The Word of God is a source of strength. When the Amalekites took away everything that David had, he wept until there was no more strength in him. But after the tears, he strengthened himself by seeking God’s face. At that point, he received instructions from the Lord on what to do next.
– Talk to a Mentor. Do not isolate yourself during times of discouragement. You can seek help or encouragement by talking to a trusted friend or mentor.
– Move on with your life. Don’t keep knocking on a door that has closed. Pick up yourself and move on. The fact that something went wrong does not mean that your journey has ended. Remember that dawn comes after the darkest hours of the night. Your best days are ahead of you. If you move on, then you will discover it.
– Choose to be happy. Engage in activities that you enjoy. Understand that God knows the end of a matter from the beginning. God can avert a future disaster by closing the wrong door. So cheer up and keep trusting in the Lord. Speak the right words into your life. The right door and a better door will open for you in Jesus name. Amen.
Keep shining cause everyone in CYMI family is a star.
Stay blessed.
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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
Is the author of the book, titled, 'Arrival at Destiny'. She is the President and founder of the Christian Youth Mentoring Initiative (CYMI).
