How I think about Discouragement - Part 4

#4: Discouragement is an Opportunity.

Human nature wants to throw us into a negative spin with discouragement in our lives. However, as leaders, if we can develop the discipline to see discouragement as an opportunity we'll gain so much from it.

It's an opportunity to learn something new. The root of Discouragement is usually from an unmet expectation. Every unmet expectation has a lesson attached to it. Every lesson is an opportunity for us to learn something new about ourselves or the organization we lead.

An opportunity to be stretched. Discouragement often comes from an uncomfortable situation. Every uncomfortable situation is a chance for us to be stretched in our leadership.

An opportunity to be challenged to become stronger, smarter and better! True strength comes from falling into the arms of Heavenly Father. Every time we do that, we get stronger! Let discouragement push you toward the Cross of Jesus, rather than away from it.

What opportunities are available to you because of the presence of discouragement in your life this week? What can you learn?

Just a bloggish thought,

Matt