Day 10 - Dealing With Discouragement

Have you been discouraged about this trip in any way? If you have, it is entirely normal. You are trying to conquer one of the most challenging obstacles you will ever face in your life.

When I was your age, I used to deal with discouragement constantly. Fatherlessness and discouragement go hand in hand. I used to be discouraged about my schoolwork, sports, appearance, abilities, and much more, but I was able to get through it. I finally realized that through God, I am sufficient.

The summer before my eleventh-grade high school year, I went to Canada for a backpacking/canoeing trip with my high school basketball team. The trip was approximately 80 miles and lasted for about ten days. It was an experience, to say the least. When we backpacked on land, it was called a portage because we also had to carry our canoes. The night before a very long portage (approximately 3.5 miles), the team's older players thought they would help the younger players. We decided to take their canoes over that night so their burdens would be easier the next day. They were only responsible for carrying their backpack now instead of a backpack and a canoe over their head. It was not an easy trip for us, but it helped out the junior high players, and they were very grateful. They were glad to cast their burdens on us, and we enjoyed helping them deal with their discouragement.

CHALLENGE:

Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast our burdens upon the Lord because He will sustain us." Only God can help us in every moment of our life. By allowing God to deal with your discouragement, you, too, shall be able to look back and see what great things He has done for you. Deal with your discouragement by giving it to God today! I challenge you today to cast your burdens on the Lord, for only He can help you deal with your discouragement!

ACTION:

Make a list of the items you are currently discouraged about. Pray over them, and then begin praying for 30 days straight that God will deliver you from discouragement.

SUGGESTED PRAYER:

Dear Lord, I give You my burdens. In this time of discouragement in my life, I ask that You sustain me. I trust You and love You! Amen.

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