Pls read Prov 4:20-26

In our previous study, we considered the seriousness of discouragement. We concluded that one’s discouragement takes over one’s heart, then one’s path with the Lord is seriously affected. IF this is so, then we must learn how to stop it or deal with it when it begins showing its ugly head.

Our chapter of study, that is Prov 4:20-26, gives a step-by-step approach to handling it.
Verses 20 to 22 teach about preparing the heart. It says give attention to the word of God. This involves making time to read, meditate or reflect on the word. In doing this, you must incline your ear to the word. To incline means to submit or approach God’s word with an attitude to obey whatever it says. It also says Let your eyes look at the scriptures. Looking at the words makes it printed in the mind. The last is to keep the word deeply in your heart. Please note that one is discouraged when the word is overthrown from the heart, or it does not hold any significant influence over you.

In verse 23, the scripture admonishes us to guard our hearts with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. You must be very alert to throw out any contrary idea, image, or impression. Do not argue or reflect over anything that opposes the word of God. Our hearts are the soil in us that various living or dead seeds are sown.

The next set of verses teaches us how to guard our hearts.

Verse 24 says, “Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.”
The very first door to our hearts is words from our mouths. Your words create a similar image in your heart. This point is very significant. Words from your lips have impacts in the spiritual dimension as well as the natural. If you add your voice to a negative thought, that word is established. Remember that whatever you believe in your heart and confess makes it a reality. Let every word that proceeds from your mouth rather affirm what the word says. The seed of discouragement can not take root if it does not have a corresponding agreement from your mouth.

Verse 25 instructs us to let our eyes look straight ahead. This means focus your attention on what the scriptures say, irrespective of what you feel, think, or what others may say..This aspect requires a great sense of discipline. Your ability to. Being very successful depends on how much you feed your heart with the right words, as well as your decision to stay committed to that course.

The last but not least says ponder the path of your feet and let it be established. Your actions go a long way to affect the strength of your will. The sensual man cannot stick to the way of the spirit and so can easily become discouraged.
If you stay with these truths, you can’t become easily discouraged

THOUGHT: TO BE DISCOURAGED IS A CHOICE AND TO BE ENCOURAGED IS YOUR CHOICE, SO CHOOSE THE LATTER

FURTHER STUDIES

Jos 1:9 KJV Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be $thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

1Sa 30:6 KJV” And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”

KEY SCRIPTURE: Pro 4:23 KJV” Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

Pls read Prov 4:20-26

In our previous study, we considered the seriousness of discouragement. We concluded that one’s discouragement takes over one’s heart, then one’s path with the Lord is seriously affected. IF this is so, then we must learn how to stop it or deal with it when it begins showing its ugly head.

Our chapter of study, that is Prov 4:20-26, gives a step-by-step approach to handling it.
Verses 20 to 22 teach about preparing the heart. It says give attention to the word of God. This involves making time to read, meditate or reflect on the word. In doing this, you must incline your ear to the word. To incline means to submit or approach God’s word with an attitude to obey whatever it says. It also says Let your eyes look at the scriptures. Looking at the words makes it printed in the mind. The last is to keep the word deeply in your heart. Please note that one is discouraged when the word is overthrown from the heart, or it does not hold any significant influence over you.

In verse 23, the scripture admonishes us to guard our hearts with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. You must be very alert to throw out any contrary idea, image, or impression. Do not argue or reflect over anything that opposes the word of God. Our hearts are the soil in us that various living or dead seeds are sown.

The next set of verses teaches us how to guard our hearts.

Verse 24 says, “Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.”
The very first door to our hearts is words from our mouths. Your words create a similar image in your heart. This point is very significant. Words from your lips have impacts in the spiritual dimension as well as the natural. If you add your voice to a negative thought, that word is established. Remember that whatever you believe in your heart and confess makes it a reality. Let every word that proceeds from your mouth rather affirm what the word says. The seed of discouragement can not take root if it does not have a corresponding agreement from your mouth.

Verse 25 instructs us to let our eyes look straight ahead. This means focus your attention on what the scriptures say, irrespective of what you feel, think, or what others may say..This aspect requires a great sense of discipline. Your ability to. Being very successful depends on how much you feed your heart with the right words, as well as your decision to stay committed to that course.

The last but not least says ponder the path of your feet and let it be established. Your actions go a long way to affect the strength of your will. The sensual man cannot stick to the way of the spirit and so can easily become discouraged.
If you stay with these truths, you can’t become easily discouraged

THOUGHT: TO BE DISCOURAGED IS A CHOICE AND TO BE ENCOURAGED IS YOUR CHOICE, SO CHOOSE THE LATTER

FURTHER STUDIES

Jos 1:9 KJV Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be $thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

1Sa 30:6 KJV” And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”