Gospel Bowl

Anyone of these situations (and many more) can make you feel discouraged. They can take the wind right out of your sails.
Now, when you’re disappointed, it’s natural to desire peace in your heart. You want to be comforted. You want different results at work. You want peace in your family. Or you just want your money problems to go away.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting things to be different. You just have to be careful not to wallow in self-pity for too long. Indulging in feelings of discouragement will fuel the sinful passions of your flesh (1 Pet. 2:11), and they can become an idol in your life if you chose to turn inward to your feelings instead of turning outward in faith to God. Show More