Learning How To Be Encouraged

Encourage yourself in the Lord. What does that mean exactly? When all around you is one big storm that seems eager to take you down and out, how are we to respond? There is much to be learned about encouragement  from some true foot soldiers in scripture who found themselves walking through deep dark never ending trials, struggles and difficulties, yet always seemed to overcome them with the help of the Lord. This is how they found their strength, by their steadfast faith, hope and dependance upon God. This is what leads us to sing encouraging songs like "Victory in Jesus" and Standing on the "Promises of God". Afterall its a kind of encouragement the world can't offer but only God can provide.