[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 42]] ## Title: The Antidote for Discouragement ## Scripture: (Psalm 42:5) “Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.” (NET) ## Observation: We all go through seasons of sadness and discouragement. There are many reasons for this. Sadness can come from unmet expectations, betrayal, the loss of a friend, or simply a delayed promise. Sadness and discouragement are part of the human condition. They are usually the result of something negative that has happened beyond our ability to control. The good news is we do not have to allow these emotions to dominate us. When we place our hope in God and remember His goodness, we are able to place the results of those bad situations in His hands. We can remember the Lord is with us, for us, and moving in more ways than we can see. Placing our hope in God gives us an endless amount of hope in the most hopeless situation. We never have to be without hope when we know the Lord is still in control. ## Application: When discouraged, take it to the Lord. Remember that He is moving. Thank Him for all the ways He has come through before. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always doing more than we realize.