Disheartened,
13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:13-15
Have you found yourself disheartened or disappointed this week? I have seen multiple situations where someone has been hurt or hurting for someone else this week in particular. What causes this feeling of being disappointed can be typically associated with higher expectations than what we should have in regard to others. It can also be related to the enemy trying to disrupt all that is good, and there are times when our patience might be tested because of what the enemy tries to put in our head. As this scripture says, there are those of us who should encourage and not discourage individuals and their efforts. Striving to do what is good, always will outweigh the bad. We should not be disheartened ourselves, and when we find ourselves heading down that path, we should remember that God can brighten this darkness and can turn that into delight.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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