Does God use discouragement?

[jackiem]

I recent heard that the three tools of the devil are discouragement, anxiety and doubt. I currently am trying to study for this huge test. I am preparing better now than ever before but in the middle of it, things just aren’t sinking in anymore. I need to do well on this test to continue with my dream career. But I feel as if I am not smart enough to do. Is this a feeling that God could be giving me to try to close the door or is it more the evil one trying to convince me I’m not good enough. Can God give you these negative feelings as a sign?

 

[fhansen]

Life’s about opposition-struggle. And this never ends until we die. We’re always facing challenges that strive to pull us down. But what’s the purpose of participating in the opposition itself by allowing the discouragement, negativity, etc. to have its way? While caution and prudence are always called for in life, I think we’re choosing death to the extent we allow ourselves to be depressed/suppressed.

 

[Barbkw]

People overcome adversity at different rates, at various levels, with different skill sets and with acquired experience.

Focus on adapting your skills and gaining more knowledge. Use these times to fortify your determination.

“Just keep swimming, swimming, …”

“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can…”

 

[Carlan]

I recent heard that the three tools of the devil are discouragement, anxiety and doubt. I currently am trying to study for this huge test. I am preparing better now than ever before but in the middle of it, things just aren’t sinking in anymore. I need to do well on this test to continue with my dream career. But I feel as if I am not smart enough to do. Is this a feeling that God could be giving me to try to close the door or is it more the evil one trying to convince me I’m not good enough. Can God give you these negative feelings as a sign?

I believe God uses his actual grace to draw us to him in goodness always. So I would say he can use the discouragement of the evil one, depression, anxiety, self pity,the tools of the devil, to cause us to turn to Him in desperation for help in getting rid of those feelings of inferioty. The results of the evil ones attacks, Peace Jackiem. Carlan