dis·cour·age·ment dəˈskərəjm(ə)nt
- a loss of
confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.
- an attempt to
prevent something by showing disapproval or creating difficulties;
deterrent.
Where does
discouragement come from? Let’s consider an interesting comment in the book of
Ezra.
The book of Ezra
tells the story of the rebuilding of the temple. Though the act is brought
about by God and authorized by King Cyrus, it does not come about easily. In
Chapter 4 we see those that being to thwart the efforts. In Ezra 4:4 we read, “Then
the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to
build”
Notice how they
discouraged them? They made them afraid. Where does discouragement come from?
It’s right there in the etymology:
DIS =not COURAGE = overcome fear MENT = the state of
Discouragement comes
when we fear. Fear is a powerful motivator but more often than not it’s one
that stops us from doing something. That is why when fear is our primary
motivator it usually doesn’t last long and doesn’t keep us motivated to go
forward.
Don’t let fear rule
you or you will find a lot of discouragement.
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