Encourage Yourself

Diamond Girl
on 6/19/08 6:43 pm - Ham Lake, MN

By Joel Osteen, author & minister We all face difficult seasons in life. The key to victory during these times is to stay encouraged. Although it’s important to be lifted up by our friends, the best way to stay encouraged is to encourage ourselves! In a day and age when people are very critical of themselves, we need to be just the opposite and become our own greatest encourager.

One of the best examples of this is David. 1 Samuel 30:6 says, ”David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” He faced many oppositions, disappointments, and set backs. But the key to David’s success is found in the fact that despite the negative cir****tances all around him, he drew his strength from the Lord and remembered what God had done for him in the past.

One of the greatest ways to encourage ourselves is to remember what the Lord has done for us. No one else can truly know how the Lord has provided for, cared for, blessed, and delivered you than yourself! Focus your mind and heart on what the Lord has done for you. You’ll increase your faith and have more strength, hope and joy to continue living a better life in Christ.

barbk
on 6/19/08 8:22 pm - Eagan, MN

RNY on 10/08/07

Thanks for the encouraging post!!! You are soooo sweet!!! XXOO

Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~

*~ Dayner Dee ~*
on 6/19/08 8:24 pm - East Burbs, MN

Revision on 02/08/05

Amen!! Thanks Amy!

Dana

Diamond Girl
on 6/19/08 10:33 pm - Ham Lake, MN

DS on 12/23/08

You are both welcome. I posted this because I feel like some of us have lost sight of what we have been trying to accomplish. Sometimes it's really easy for me to call LindaAnne or Darla, or whoever, and WANT them to lift me back up, but sometimes it's more what I need to do for myself and understand that does not mean I'm being selfish. Does that make sense? I know some may not be happy that I posted a Christian related topic, but bite me! It's a public forum and we live in the land of the free (because of the brave, thank you to all our service men & women). And, I believe in God. I'm learning to not hide anymore, to not hide behind the fat, etc. So I'm not hiding that I believe either.

barbk
on 6/20/08 1:05 am - Eagan, MN

RNY on 10/08/07

Right on Sista!!!! XXOO

Fitness is not about age or a size -- it's really about an attitude and life style!!!
Life is not measured by the number of breathes we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away~~

NicoleLynn
on 6/20/08 1:09 pm - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 12/04/07

Amy~I completely agree about not hiding any more. For several years I was very lost and tried out almost all of the religions before returning to Christianity. Since then I have not been ashamed and do not hide it. At work I listen to Contemporary Christian music (I listen to it at home and in the car too) and have a small cross with the quote that is in my signature on it...it is one of my favorites and is a great reminder when things get tough!

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Connie D.
on 6/19/08 10:40 pm

RNY on 08/29/07

Amy....Amen to that!! What a beautiful post. Thank you sweetie!! Love and hugs.....connie d

NicoleLynn
on 6/19/08 10:51 pm - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 12/04/07

Amy~What a great post! Thank you so much for sharing this with us it is so true!

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

Sandra N.
on 6/19/08 11:50 pm - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

AMEN to that! How true! We are our worst critic and we need to stop! HUGS Sweetie!

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