Discouraged?

2 Corinthians 11:23-28
23 Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again. 24 Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea. 26 I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. 27 I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm.

28 Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches.

Do you ever feel unlucky, meaningless, or just downright discouraged? It's almost like the type of thing where "if God doesn't show me I belong here then that's it for me." Now what do you do...express it or hold it inside?

Being saved by God is not going make things any easier. As you can see, in today's passage, you still have a lot to deal with. However, if you let God's mighty power encourage you, and don't worry or let a situation discourage you then that will help you cope. God can help you overcome challenges.

“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” ~Thomas Carlyle

If there's one idea that I hope I made this week it's that God will be there when you're angry or whenever you need him and have nobody to talk with.