What does God say about using your talents?
Use your God-given abilities to reach those who don’t know Him—and give Him the credit for your talents. Jesus gives us two commandments: to love the Lord and to love others as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:37–40). And when we steward our talents to honor Him and to bless others, we’re doing just that.
What does the Bible say about discouraged?
Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Who in the Bible felt discouraged?
Biblical Example of Discouragement – Jonah He was angry at what he had passed through that he asked God to take his life. In case you’re wondering what he passed through, he was swallowed up by a great fish and he fell into despair.
What are your gifts from God?
These abilities, often termed “charismatic gifts”, are the word of knowledge, increased faith, the gifts of healing, the gift of miracles, prophecy, the discernment of spirits, diverse kinds of tongues, interpretation of tongues.
How does discouragement affect us?
Discouragement can cause fear, anxiety, confusion and sadness. It is the opposite of feeling inspired and encouraged. Discouragement hits when we feel pretty good about a situation and something or someone rips our enthusiasm away. We lose control.
How do you pray when discouraged?
Help me to take my focus off myself and my situation and keep my eyes firmly planted on you so I don’t sink. In those moments where I feel like I can’t take another step, carry me. Lord, show me what to do in my present situation. If I need to seek professional help, provide it.
What are signs of discouragement?
Signs you’re feeling discouraged
- You feel unwilling to accept new tasks.
- You don’t feel excited to go to work most days.
- You don’t see the impact of your work.
- You don’t feel you have any advancement opportunities.
- You lack focus when you work.
How do you pray when you feel discouraged?
What does the Bible say about discouragement?
( John 14:1) Discouragement is a temptation “common to man” ( 1 Corinthians 10:13 ). And in dealing with it sometimes we need tenderness and other times we need toughness. But either way discouragement is not to be tolerated or wallowed in.
Why are we not so easily discouraged when things don’t go our way?
We are not so easily discouraged when things don’t go our way because we know the battle is the Lord’s ( 1 Samuel 17:47 ). Discouragement can be a warning light suggesting to us that we have lost our primary focus.
Is it a sin to be discouraged?
Is it a sin to be discouraged? Not necessarily, although it can be if it leads to anger or makes us stop doing something God wants us to do. And we need to understand that it’s not always a brief or temporary problem; sometimes discouragement takes root in our hearts and minds, and pulls us down for years.
What should we do when we become discouraged?
In the last hours before His arrest and trial, He cried out, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death” (Mark 14:34). The real question, however, is this: What should we do when we become discouraged? The answer is to turn to God and His Word for the strength and encouragement we need.