Hope When You're Discouraged

A tender five-day path for seasons of discouragement — learning to be honest with God about a heavy heart, and to turn slowly back toward the hope that does not disappoint.

This plan is a devotional aid meant to encourage prayer and reflection. It is not a substitute for pastoral care, professional counseling, or medical help. Discouragement can sometimes grow heavier than prayer alone can carry. If your sadness feels overwhelming, or you ever have thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out today to your priest or spiritual father, or a trusted pastor, a counselor, or a crisis line in your country. You are not meant to carry this alone.

1. Day 1: When Your Soul Is Downcast — Psalm 42:11
2. Day 2: Near to the Brokenhearted — Psalm 34:18
3. Day 3: Strength for the Weary — Isaiah 40:31
4. Day 4: Hope That Does Not Disappoint — Romans 5:3-5
5. Day 5: Renewed Day by Day — 2 Corinthians 4:16-17