You Can Conquer Discouragement - Richard J Rice - July 17, 1978

Richard J Rice

Discouragement is one of the most powerful and devastating emotions known to man. Like the withering effect of a scorching wind, it can leave us weak, helpless, fruitless and lifeless. Discouragement is a negative force that stifles growth, drains enthusiasm, inhibits drive, disorients one's mind and leads to failure in life. Of all the causes of failure discouragement is probably the most difficult to overcome. Ironically, discouragement is oftentimes elusive and hard to trace. We can readily identify some causes such as sickness, criticism, rejection, loss of a job, etc. But other causes seem to appear out of nowhere. In this discussion I plan to isolate some of the hidden causes of discouragement and offer solutions that will work. Once we understand the subtle workings of this enemy we will be much better prepared to cope with it. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library