ENCOURAGE YOURSELF

“...David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”

(1 Samuel 30: 6)

David was surrounded by men who were enraged by their losses, they were all discouraged, but whilst other men wept, David encouraged himself in the Lord. When no one could encourage him, David encouraged himself.

Brethren, when you find yourself in a season or position where no one can encourage you, encourage yourself in the Lord. When people around you are discouraged and have the tendency to discourage you more, encourage yourself. When everyone loses hope, stay hopeful. When everyone is pessimistic, stay optimistic; when others think doors have been closed, expect open doors; when others see the end of the road, push on and press on.

David refused to remain discouraged like his mighty men, and he later led them in a comeback battle where they recovered everything they lost. He refused to be discouraged, and he became the fulcrum of the comeback battle. When you refuse to be discouraged, you will be the harbinger of recovery and restoration.

You may not always find someone to encourage you when you're discouraged, so strive to encourage yourself. You may even be surrounded by men who are wounded in life’s race, and you would be wasting your time if you expect encouragement from them. Just like David’s men could not encourage him, sometimes, even your own men cannot encourage you.

Push yourself when no one can push you; believe yourself when no one believes you. Dare to encourage yourself when no one else can.