#004 Encourage Yourself in the Lord - 86 Seconds Video Devotional - Gary Wilkerson

Have you ever had circumstances in your life get you to the place where you're maybe even beyond discouraged and flirting with, if not downright, being depressed? I want to tell you something. Don't despair in your depression. Don't give up in your discouragement.

We all face those circumstances and situations that seem to press us down. I want to encourage you today to listen to the voice of the Lord and not listen to your own voice that might tell you what to do when you get depressed. If you make decisions when you're depressed, you're probably going to make the wrong decision. The only decision I would like to make if I’m depressed is to turn to the Lord and say, “Lord, I need your voice. Lord, I need your presence. Holy Spirit come into my life right now. Refresh me once again and give me not just a direction, but give me your presence. Show me your face. Don't just tell me what to do, but show me once again who you are.”

And that makes all the difference in the world. So here's what I'm saying. External circumstances could get you to the place where you get discouraged and maybe even depressed. But who you turn to in those moments are the most essential thing, the most important decision you might make in your life. One can seem to get you out of depression by selfish ambition, but in the long run, it'll destroy you. The other is waiting on the Lord, trusting him, in him, and as a result of that is peace, undisturbed composure, and the Kingdom of God expanding in your life and in the people around you. Joy will come in the morning. Don't give up. Don't surrender. God is on your side. He's working about listen to his voice.