Have you ever, out of the blue, just found yourself feeling down and out?

That was me, a few days ago. I can’t remember why – maybe I had been harbouring negative thoughts – but I found myself at a place that I did not like one bit. What was I going to do about it? I could choose to stay there, but on the other hand, I could choose not to. I could choose not to have a pity party that would no doubt spiral down into a worse situation.

I chose the latter. Like David who found himself in danger and distress at Ziklag, (1 Samuel 30:6), I chose to encourage myself in the Lord.

I reminded myself that:

1. I have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16)
2. I am the head and not the tail; above and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13)
3. I am blessed and highly favoured (Luke 1:28)
4. I am the apple of God’s eyes (Psalm 17:8)
5. God will never leave me nor forsake me (Hebrews 13:5)

By using the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, I overcame and so can you.

Encourage yourself in the Lord.

Meditate on the words of this song.

What scriptures will you use to encourage yourself in the Lord? Let me know in the comments section.

Have a blessed day.