Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!—Psalm 42:11 (NLT)
Heavenly Father,
In those times when I am tempted to become discouraged, help me to reason with my heart—and remind myself that You alone are worthy to receive all of my hope and praise.
Help me to see that when I
become discouraged, I have “mis-placed” my hope—that I have placed my hope in something
or someone other than the One in whom all my hope is found.
Help me to see that when
my heart is saddened, I need only raise my voice to You, the One to whom all
praise is due—and You will lift me up once again into your Presence, where I
find joy in my salvation and in the abundant life that You offer me.
You are my Savior and my
God—the One who drives away all doubt and fear by Your love, and renews my
courage, hope and joy—so I will sing praises to You, yet again!
In those times when I am tempted to become discouraged, help me to reason with my heart—and remind myself that You alone are worthy to receive all of my hope and praise.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.
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