Confronting Your Fears
Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 42:5-6 Worship song: As the Deer Meditation: The dictionary defines defeated as having been beaten in a battle or other contest. Defeated is how many of us feel when we are overwhelmed by the challenges and disappointments we encounter. The moment we wake, we are bombarded with countless thoughts, and if we are not careful, we can let our negative thoughts control our minds. The psalmist, knowing his mind was corroded with unhealthy thoughts, confronted his own feelings of despair and despondency. He began to speak to his cast-down soul to hope in God and praise him for his unmerited grace and favor. He recognized that only God could help change his countenance. There are going to be days when you feel defeated, feel as though all hope is lost, and you cannot endure the difficult moments. You are going to feel far from God as if you have failed Him, but be of good cheer and do not be disco...