Morale

Morale

MY QUESTION for GOD

What can I do to boost morale?

A MOMENT with GOD

The whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?” Then they plotted among themselves, “Let’s choose a new leader and go back to Egypt!” . . . Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb . . . said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land! And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. Do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the Lord is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!”

Numbers 14:1-9

People need encouragement when they stand at life’s crossroads, when they feel that life’s challenges are stronger than they are. The Israelites stood at the edge of the Promised Land—should they enter it despite the challenges, or should they turn back? Despite God’s promise to give them victory, the discouragers far outnumbered the encouragers. Morale took a nosedive. It’s easy to become discouraged when you stop looking at everything God has given you and focus instead on the obstacles before you. Low morale breeds discouragement, and discouragement can cause everyone to doubt God’s love, drawing them away from the source of greatest help. Like Caleb, you can encourage others and boost morale by reminding them what God can do and wants to do for and through them. Encouragement inspires people to do their best and to be gracious, loving, and encouraging to others.

DIVINE PROMISE

A CHEERFUL LOOK BRINGS JOY TO THE HEART; GOOD NEWS MAKES FOR GOOD HEALTH.

Proverbs 15:30