We all get discouraged and when we are upset we want encouragement from friends. We want the world to know what we are going through. We have self pity and we want people to have pity for us. Do you ever think that maybe that's selfish? We want attention. We post on facebook how miserable we feel because we want people to notice. Why don't we just go to God with our problem and keep it private? The world does not need to know our problems. Most of the time encouragement from others doesn't even help. We get an "I'm sorry" and maybe a hug. They cannot do anything to change your situation because only you can change your situation. Only God can give you the strength and the encouragement you need. We feel this need to make the world see what we are going through. Don't get me wrong it is good to talk to your friends about problems and listen to their advice. It is good to love on someone who is having a bad day, but constantly sharing how upset you are does not get you anywhere. Get on your knees before God, not your friends. Cry out to Him, not the world, and ask for healing. Work on getting glory for Him instead of attention for yourself.
We all have bad days but crying to other people isn't the only thing you can do. You can encourage yourself. Use what God has done in your life before and in the lives of people you know to give you a reason to continue on. Our God is bigger than any issue we have. He can help you with your heartache, your pain, and your sadness. Tell the issue to move out of your way or die. Don't let your problems stop you from being happy. Everything happens for a reason. Ask God what He wants you to do. Why is this issue in your life? It has a purpose so learn from it. God works miracles through us. God is a God that can, not a God that can't.
God Bless,
Rachael
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