Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement

January 3rd, 2012
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The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18)

But then he got afraid and discouraged.

1 Kings 19:1-8

1. Why did Elijah feel so overwhelmed?
2. What are some things that have made you feel like giving up?
3. How did the Lord encourage him physically, spiritually and emotionally?
4. What do you normally do when you start feeling "down"?
5. How can you apply the 3 lessons from above the next time you are tempted to give in to discouragement?

1 Kings 19:19-21

1. How do you think Elijah felt to be given a friend and disciple like Elisha?
2. Why did God wait until Elijah was "in action" again before sending him to Elisha?

Application: How are you dealing with discouragement today? Share what you have learned with someone else.
Key Phrase: Elijah experienced some tremendous victories from God