When we are going through difficult storms or facing our fears we tend to look to others for encouragement, empowerment, or even sympathy. We want our family and friends to be there to pull us through and fuel us up. And when it feels like no one is there, we become more frustrated. But Sometimes God will NOT allow others to encourage you just to show you how much power you have in yourself and through him. Your voice is just as powerful and sometimes we must give ourselves pep talks.
There were times when I would battle with depression, loneliness, or anxiety and no one was around to encourage me or to help me through. But God reminded me that all I needed was him and that I have the power to speak over myself.
I can speak to the depression.
I can speak to the loneliness.
I can speak to my circumstance.
I don’t have to look for others to encourage me.
Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Speak life over yourself. Make pep talks a part of your daily routine. Yea, it may seem crazy talking out loud to yourself but when you’re struggling none of that matters. Our mind is where most of our battles take place. Don’t just let the battle defeat you, speak that thing off of you. Even if it doesn’t go away instantly, keep speaking to it until it’s gone. Pep talks can be so simple just as if you’re talking to your friend but can change so much in your life. Giving yourself pep talks:
1. Makes you aware of your battle
You must be aware of your battle in order for you to give yourself a pep talk. What are you facing mentally that is making you need encouragement?
For instance, fear is something we all face at some point.
Fear of making a big decision.
Fear of launching your business.
Fear of a bad outcome.
Fear of what others may think.
You have to address the fear in you, “I’m afraid of launching my business but I can do this because I’m a boss and I’m bigger than my fears. God did not give me the spirit of fear.”
Whatever the battle is become aware of it and address it.
2. Helps you to release your struggle
As you become aware and address your battle, you are able to release the emotions attached to it. Being honest with yourself and where you are can bring such a release. You don’t have to hold it in and fake it with yourself. Speaking it out helps to release that struggle to God. Get it out of your mind and into God's hands.
3. Produces power inside of you
When you start speaking confidence into yourself and speaking against those dark battles, you become stronger in that moment. Your power begins to rise back up and your vision becomes clearer. You start conquering things you never thought you could overcome. Your mental health gets better. We all have that power inside of us, you just have to tap into it.
Don’t settle for defeat. Don’t let your struggle linger over you. You can and will win every battle you face.
"Death and Life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof"
Proverbs 18:21
Thank you so much for this blog. I needed to hear this encouragement and advice this morning. I went to bed with doubt and fear of the unknown that lies before me. I woke up feeling myself slipping back into depression and anxiety. This blog is right on time!