How to Encourage Yourself

David and his men had been away on the battle field when they returned home to Ziklag, only to find that their enemies, the Amalekites, had taken everything. They had stolen their wives, children and everyone else from their camp. Then the Amalekites burned everything to the ground. 

David and his men in the Bible says they “wept, until they could weep no more”. Then bitterness set in. David’s men were so bitter about what had happened, that they began to talk among themselves about killing David and wanted to stone him to death.

David became discouraged. He needed encouragement. Just like we do when we get discouraged in a trial.

The Bible says that David got very distressed. Have you been there?

But it’s what David did next that is vitally important. He encouraged himself in the Lord his God.  He chose to come out of this situation by encouraging himself. This act turns around his entire situation.

How can you encourage yourself in the Lord?

Let me give you a few things to consider that you will need to make this step when the pressure of life is raging.

Spend time in His presence worshipping and praising Him.  Get quiet before the Lord. Wait for His presence before you start praying. Let Him quicken you then start talking to Him.

Fill your home with worship music, quiet music.

One of the most important things you can do is speak the word of God. Let the word of God come out of your mouth anytime you feel weary, lost, discouraged, defeated, alone, confused, etc.  

Here is a list of Scriptures to encourage you. Use this list anytime you feel you need to be encouraged!

1. I am a new creation, created in Christ Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

2. I am healed by the stripes of Jesus. (1 Peter 2:24)

3. I am more than a conqueror through Him that loves me. (Romans 8:37)

4. I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (Ephesians 6:10)

5. I am as bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1)

6. I have the faith of God residing in me. (Mark 11:22)

7. I have the peace of God that passes understanding. (Philippians 4:7)

8. I have joy unspeakable and full of glory. (1 Peter 1:8)

9. I have victory that overcomes the world. (1 John 5:4)

10. I have the mind of Christ. (I Corinthians 2:16)

11. I have all my need supplied according to God’s riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)

12. I have been given the spirit of power and of love and of a sound mind—not the spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:7)

13. I have the joy of the Lord, which is my strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)

14. I have Christ in me, the hope of glory. (Colossians 1:27)

15. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

16. I can use the authority in the Name of Jesus to overcome sin, sickness, demons, fear, lack and death. (Philippians 2:9-11)

17. I can mount up with wings as eagles because my strength is renewed. (Isaiah 40:31)

18. I can run and not be weary. (Isaiah 40:31)

Enjoy!