God Encourages The Discouraged
“When we arrived in Macedonia there was no rest for us. Outside there was conflict from every direction, and inside there was fear. But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.” 2 Corinthians 7:5-6
Have you ever been so discouraged that no matter what direction you seem to turn there is some sort of conflict or trial ahead of you and all you want to do is drop to the floor and cry out, “I’m done! No more – I quite!”? I know – I have been there more times than I would like to admit. There are times the pain and fatigue from my chronic illness will seem more than I can bear; the furnace breaks down; a child needs something and there is no money to spare; a loved one is dying or has just passed away – yet in all this turmoil we can take great comfort knowing that God is our Encourager! Our Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need, when we need it, and how or who He will use to provide the encouragement we need just at the right moment.
I cannot tell you how many times I have been so discouraged, ready to give up and then I receive a note from someone either in the postal mail, email or blog, saying that they are praying for me. Sometimes I may be perusing someone’s blog and something they wrote touches my heart or even amuses me so as to know God used this person’s words to encourage my soul. Similar too, God brought Titus to encourage and uplift Paul; God can bring others into our lives to encourage us as well.
I recognize that Facebook and Twitter are becoming more popular and fewer people are blogging these days, but as one who desperately needs the daily encouragement that is provided from such blogs, do not become discouraged my friend when you notice that your readership is down. Be encouraged within knowing that your words are still an encouragement to at least one person today.
As one who is an empty nester as well as home-bound much of the time due to my chronic illnesses, I can become lonely, depressed, and discouraged quite easily. But our God in His awesome love and tender mercies uses beautiful people like my “blogging friends” to uplift and encourage my heart and soul.
So do not become discouraged, our Heavenly Father, the great Encourager will either provide you with an encourager today or use you to encourage someone in need.
Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Your post is beautiful….be encouraged, and I will be one praying for you today!
Andie
Wonderful post, love you sis. You are in my prayers.
Amen Michele,
Great message to begin my day. Hugging you. Lynn
As you have been encouraged, you are an encouragement to others! Thank you for your post. It is good to remember that God is always there. We are never alone, for the Great Comforter is by our side.
Blessings to you, Joan
Thank you for this! I could not agree more! God knows exactly where we are & I believe He directs each of us where we need to be or directs those who need to read our blogs straight to us! He is so amazing that way!!!
Good word today, sis. Much needed by many, including me.
Love you.
Amen, Michele. It is so true that when we are down, God sends someone to encourage us through their words and actions.
Thank you so much for sharing from your heart.
I like that! I am glad that God can use us both to encourage but also use others to encourage us when we need it too. He always knows what we need. I like how I seem to read just the right post at just the right time.
Hi Michelle,
Just reading your post today has definitely encouraged me. I was feeling a little down and you know have my own pity party but then when I popped over at your blog I found it very encouraging. You’re in my prayers and thank you so much for being a blessing to others.
Do take care,
Cheryl
Michele I love the picture you have at the beginning of this post. Just picturing myself wrapped in the arms of Jesus encouraged me before I even read your word. So after reading I received double encouragement. Thanks for sharing your heart.
This seems to be a very uplifting Christian site to share and encourage others as well as be encouraged.
I have been feeling rather discouraged lately about a certain matter but I must say that I met a sister in Christ recently in my church and she is a great encourager! The Lord sure answered my prayer.