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GOD'S INCREDIBLES: 
What Bible Characters Teach Us About Life, Leadership, and the Power of God
"ELIJAH: Incredible Insights Into Breaking the Cycle of Discouragement" 
Pastor Rob Carlson
Sunday, July 31, 2005

 

5 STAGES IN THE DISCOURAGEMENT LIFE CYCLE

Discouragement - Vs. 1,2
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Despair - Vs. 3
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Desperation - Vs. 4
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Depression - Vs. 5-9
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Disillusionment - Vs. 10-18

 

INCREDIBLE INSIGHTS INTO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF DISCOURAGEMENT

 Remember God
Ps. 46:10--Be still and know that I am God.


 Exercise and Eat Right 
I Cor 6:19,20—-Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit…therefore honor God with your body.


 Friendship 
Prov. 18:24--A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.


 Rest and Relax
Gen. 2:2--…on the seventh day he (God) rested…


 Encourage Yourself
Phil. 4:8—-Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.


 Selfless
Phil 2:3-5—-Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.


 Help Others
Gal. 6:2(NCV)—-By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ. 

 

Small Group Discussion Questions

1. How do you deal with discouragement?

2. Review the points and Bible verses from this lesson. 
What personal application can you make from this week's teaching? 

3. Recall God’s Incredibles and share various principles on how they overcame discouragement.

4. Take some time right now to pray for the needs of those in your small group.

 

*Scripture is quoted from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.
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