Self Encouragement

1 Samuel 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.

David was in a tough situation. They had been invaded by the enemy, and he was the leader. The people were grieving and blaming him. The people begin to talk of stoning him. He had no one to turn to but God. So David started encouraging himself.

David probably began to think about all the victory God had won for him. Most of David’s writings in Psalms or from victories he had won, praising God for all he has done for him.

This was one if David’s toughest challenges because he wasn’t fighting the enemy but his own people. Sometimes the ones closest to you can turn on you.

Self Encouragement – Talking to yourself in a way that builds your confidence, especially in tough or difficult situations.

David didn’t just encourage himself in his own strength, David leaned on the Lord for help.

In tough situations or circumstances, sometimes the hardest thing to do is encourage yourself. Which in some situations, it is understandable, life can be tough and seemingly unfair.

When encouragement doesn’t just come, there are things you can do that may help change your outlook on life.

1. Read your Bible or another inspirational book

2. Put on an inspirational video

3. Listen to inspirational podcasts

4. Meditate

5. Exercise

6. Reflect on the victories you have already won

7. Encourage someone else

8. Do some volunteer work

9. Take a drive in the country

10. Take a walk at the park

Last two most important:

11. Pray to God

12. Praise and worship God

David, unfortunately, his situation was urgent, he was about to get stone, in times like that we just have to search real deep and find some encouragement.

So be encouraged, it is easier said than done at times, but be encouraged