Encourage Yourself In The Lord

When difficult circumstances cloud our vision and weaken our hope, we can turn our attention toward God and strengthen ourselves in His faithfulness.

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Believers can strengthen their hearts in God when difficult circumstances threaten their hope and perspective.

• David faced distress but turned toward the Lord rather than surrendering to despair.
• Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God while imprisoned.
• Difficult circumstances can affect how we see our situation and weaken our desire to seek God.
• Turning our attention toward God's character and works can renew our perspective.
• Biblical praise is directed toward God rather than treated merely as a technique for controlling circumstances.

• Turn to God when fear and discouragement begin to dominate your thoughts.
• Remember God's faithfulness when circumstances make the future difficult to see.
• Pray instead of allowing anxiety to become your only response to uncertainty.
• Give thanks and praise to God even in difficult circumstances.
• Encourage your heart with what Scripture says about God rather than with what circumstances appear to say.