3 Bible Tips: Discouragement
1. Hardships can lead to discouragement and complaining.
"Then they journeyed from Mount Hor by the Way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became very discouraged on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses: 'Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and our soul loathes this worthless bread'" (Numbers 21:4-5).
2. But remembering that God is with us can help us avoid discouragement.
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6).
3. We should avoid discouraging others, including those in our own family.
"Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged" (Colossians 3:21).
For more on dealing with discouragement, see "Vision: A Key to Combating Discouragement."