Dealing with Disease of Discouragement

Dealing With Disease of Discouragement Definition of disease: 1. A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, esp. one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a... 2. A particular quality, habit, or disposition regarded as adversely affecting a person or group of people. Let me say that physical disease is a worse condition that discouragement. A Dis-ease is a disturbance in your life whether in spirit, soul or body. Sources of the Disease of discouragement 1. Interpersonal: Psalm 41:(NLT) 9 Even my friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me. 2. Institutional Job, school, church 3. Internal, worry, firery darts Reasons for discouragement: 1. Unmet Expectations (Are your expectations reasonable or Unreasonable?) 2. Cognitive dissonance: People tend to seek consistency in their beliefs and perceptions. So what happens when one of our beliefs conflicts with another previously held belief? The term cognitive dissonance is used to describe the feeling of discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs. When there is a discrepancy between beliefs and behaviors, something must change in order to eliminate or reduce the dissonance. 1 Kings 18:21, Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing. 3. Covenant breaking. Broken promises or commitments Strength Quotes For Encouragement Strategy for Winning Perfect Praise Psalm 8:2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. Put your mind on the things that bless you. Phil 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Do what God says Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” 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. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Peace Scripture Quotes For Encouragement John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.