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Engaged, and Discouraged.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Isaiah 41:10
- Isaiah 41:10
Being engaged is suppose to be one of the happiest times in our lives, and yet, it seems there is always someone or something that tries to destroy our spirit. When people get engaged, problems seem to come up such as family disagreements, religious beliefs, and judgments. Yet, we are not able to please everyone and that makes it even harder and frustrating.
I have experienced those situations and they are very discouraging. It's almost like practicing basketball, we try so hard to improve but then we sprain our ankle or someone puts us down about our ability. Doesn't that make you want to give up?
It makes me feel that way sometimes but then I remember to look to God through hard times and remember that He is in control of all the things that happen in my life (Romans 8:28). That's encouraging to me because I know without God, I am not able to find that peace I need during hard times, and I know that if I trust Him He will not let my life spiral out of control (even when it feels that way).
So, when you feel discouraged, remember to cast all your cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7). He gives us a peace and love that no one else can provide. (John 14:27)
On May 03, 2013 by Sarah
Thank you for this post. I am engaged and it has been not the happiest time in my life which makes me feel awful. I love my fiance but I feel like our relationship has been tainted by both my emotional baggage and his. I feel like satan has planted doubt in my mind in everything I do, especially relationships. I think it is difficult for me to trust and I don't know how to be content. I am constantly looking for reasons to get out of relationships, I feel very fight or flight in my life. I pray constantly but it is difficult to let go completely because of my constant worry. I have a very difficult time getting motivated to read the bible but I try occassionally to do this because I have read this is the best weapon to fight the devil and wrong thoughts. All this doubt has led to depression and anxiety. I am too broke to pursue medication and more counseling at the moment. I want to be victorious over these feelings once and for all. I have battled with low self-confidence and worry my whole life. I feel like I am not reaching my full potential. I feel like it is difficult to love myself and I want to learn how but I don't know where to start. I know I am on my way because I am seeking help. I need prayer and encouragement. Reply: Sarah, I and I know many others will be praying for you. And you're right, Satan does cast doubt inside of us... he started with Eve by questioning "Did God really say..." and He still does that today... "Did God really say He loves you..." "Did God really say you are forgiven..." "Did God really say you can mess up and He'll still be there for you?" The answer is of course YES! The Bible tells us this, but Satan wants us to doubt God's love for us. Give it time, and trust in the Lord, and He will be your strength and give you wisdom, and through Him you will reach your full potential and do the things He has for you. And actually, He is already using you now - you just may not know it ;) God Bless, Mike
Thank you for this post. I am engaged and it has been not the happiest time in my life which makes me feel awful. I love my fiance but I feel like our relationship has been tainted by both my emotional baggage and his. I feel like satan has planted doubt in my mind in everything I do, especially relationships. I think it is difficult for me to trust and I don't know how to be content. I am constantly looking for reasons to get out of relationships, I feel very fight or flight in my life. I pray constantly but it is difficult to let go completely because of my constant worry. I have a very difficult time getting motivated to read the bible but I try occassionally to do this because I have read this is the best weapon to fight the devil and wrong thoughts. All this doubt has led to depression and anxiety. I am too broke to pursue medication and more counseling at the moment. I want to be victorious over these feelings once and for all. I have battled with low self-confidence and worry my whole life. I feel like I am not reaching my full potential. I feel like it is difficult to love myself and I want to learn how but I don't know where to start. I know I am on my way because I am seeking help. I need prayer and encouragement. Reply: Sarah, I and I know many others will be praying for you. And you're right, Satan does cast doubt inside of us... he started with Eve by questioning "Did God really say..." and He still does that today... "Did God really say He loves you..." "Did God really say you are forgiven..." "Did God really say you can mess up and He'll still be there for you?" The answer is of course YES! The Bible tells us this, but Satan wants us to doubt God's love for us. Give it time, and trust in the Lord, and He will be your strength and give you wisdom, and through Him you will reach your full potential and do the things He has for you. And actually, He is already using you now - you just may not know it ;) God Bless, Mike
On October 04, 2012 by Unimportant Maiden
I do cast my cares on Him. Then I take them right back. Cuz I have fallen short of the glory of God. And I'm reminded how human I am every day. I hate it. I hate disappointing others. I hate disappointing God. I hate me. Reply: Unimportant Maiden, we have ALL fallen short. There is only one verse in the Bible I disagree with, and it's where Paul says He is chief of all sinners, sadly I think that is me. We ALL do things we do not want to do (even Paul says this), but the thing is you're not worthy of the glory of God because of what YOU do, you're worthy because of who GOD IS, and His LOVE for you. You are worthy because of His MERCY, and that He deems you as such, not by anything we do, but because of WHO HE IS. Let me ask you this, if the most powerful being in all that exists loves you, why do you hate yourself? If the one being who KNOWS every little thing about you, in fact knows you better than yourself LOVES you, why do you hate yourself? The simple truth is that we ALL FAIL. We ALL FALL. We are ALL SINNERS. But we have an amazing God who DIED for us so that we may LIVE free for Him. God tells us to cast our burdens on Him, AND LEAVE THEM THERE. God is IN CONTROL, and He GIVES us STRENGTH to carry on. You don't need to put those burdens on yourself, and you can't expect to be a perfect person overnight. God LET'S things happens so that we grow, so that we can be used for His purpose. So that we can do SOMETHING GREATER. And some day we will all be reborn, and made perfect. But for now, even with vile carnal hearts, thoughts, and actions we are RIGHTEOUS in His eyes!!! You will be in my prayers, and please do not hesitate to contact me to talk more. God Bless, Mike
I do cast my cares on Him. Then I take them right back. Cuz I have fallen short of the glory of God. And I'm reminded how human I am every day. I hate it. I hate disappointing others. I hate disappointing God. I hate me. Reply: Unimportant Maiden, we have ALL fallen short. There is only one verse in the Bible I disagree with, and it's where Paul says He is chief of all sinners, sadly I think that is me. We ALL do things we do not want to do (even Paul says this), but the thing is you're not worthy of the glory of God because of what YOU do, you're worthy because of who GOD IS, and His LOVE for you. You are worthy because of His MERCY, and that He deems you as such, not by anything we do, but because of WHO HE IS. Let me ask you this, if the most powerful being in all that exists loves you, why do you hate yourself? If the one being who KNOWS every little thing about you, in fact knows you better than yourself LOVES you, why do you hate yourself? The simple truth is that we ALL FAIL. We ALL FALL. We are ALL SINNERS. But we have an amazing God who DIED for us so that we may LIVE free for Him. God tells us to cast our burdens on Him, AND LEAVE THEM THERE. God is IN CONTROL, and He GIVES us STRENGTH to carry on. You don't need to put those burdens on yourself, and you can't expect to be a perfect person overnight. God LET'S things happens so that we grow, so that we can be used for His purpose. So that we can do SOMETHING GREATER. And some day we will all be reborn, and made perfect. But for now, even with vile carnal hearts, thoughts, and actions we are RIGHTEOUS in His eyes!!! You will be in my prayers, and please do not hesitate to contact me to talk more. God Bless, Mike
On March 04, 2009 by Lisa
Amen!
Amen!
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Romans 8:28
[28] And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
1 Peter 5:7
[7] Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
John 14:27
[27] Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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