Encouraging Ourselves – Dr. Charles Stanley

There are times in life when we choose to go it alone because we believe there is no one to turn to. Our first response to a difficult situation is often to react and make snap decisions. However, our best response should always be to turn to the Lord and seek His guidance.

In this message, “Encouraging Ourselves,” Dr. Stanley reminds us that God is our Shield and Protector and He promises to guide us through difficult times. Any time we’re willing to acknowledge our inadequacy and ask the Lord to give us direction, He will. Instead of relying on our abilities, we need to rely on His. Looking back on God’s track record of faithfulness can be a valuable source of encouragement during challenging times. When we have no one else to turn to, we can find encouragement by going to the Lord for guidance.

This message is part of the series "Encouragement."

[annmariestewart]

I like your teaching, no noise, no drama just teaching God's words plain and simple. I get addicted to listening to you and applying your teaching in my life.

[jacobhudgens]

I was 97 pound dead in sin of methamphetamine and GOD came to me in a drug house in 2017 and changed my entire life. Thank you LORD GOD OF OUR FATHERS.

[rayfarrell]

Doctor Stanley is a National Treasure, he left a legacy of Love, dedication and sound Biblical teaching. The real deal, RIP.

[ew]

I was rejected by two job interview today and I really have no one to talk to and go to. I felt so rejected, a looser, so discourage and lost. God point me to you to hear this. thank you and may God Bless you.

[genesis]

Stanley is one of 2 tv pastors I really listen too and believe is a true follower of Jesus..

[denniswood]

Dr Stanley was truly blessed with the gift of teaching.

[gracemorganspeaks]

Love God. Whoever is reading this God knows what you are going through He has heard your cry and is going to deliver you.

[stevensmallwood]

I listened to Charles Stanley on the radio 25 years ago and watch him now on Youtube. I thank God for you Charles. What a blessing to the world.

[bethanyriddle]

Every time I listen to Charles Stanley, I get the strongest urges to pause the video and just talk to God. It makes me want a relationship with God like he does.

[shannonthomsen]

I really like this man. He is so soothing to listen to. I can't handle all the screaming and yelling. This man is relaxing to listen to. Thank you pastor for your teachings.

[banditnip]

This man really knows how to interpret the bible and shares it in a very attractive way. Thank God for Charles Stanley. I never will tire of listening to him.

[TheDhammond]

After years and years of listening to Dr. Stanley, I find that God still uses him to pinpoint just what I needed to hear.♥️

[maureen]

We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength

[felicialipscomb]

I am going through a tuff time right now in my life. After listening to Dr. Stanley I am going to open my bible and ask God to give a word. And I will ask for direction and wait. I love you Lord. Have your way in my life.

[eileenlester]

Have had times when nobody could help me. I called out to the came through for me.

[OzzyInSpace]

Dr. Stanley was all about business... no rambling for an hour and a half about how wealthy he is, and all that typical noise you see with other prominent "televangelist" figures. What a blessing he was to so many of us during his lifetime. I'm so thankful that his team had the foresight to get these teachings online.

[gybx]

I like his sermons now that he's older.
He speaks calmly now and not so fast.

[alohawhy]

*This is very timely, I was in a zoom meeting just today and my coworker thought she's on mute started to call me names and slander me, my heart was broken, I pretended I didn't hear anything, I maintained my composure until my coach called me, I responded as if I didn't heard a thing and managed to smile* 💔😭 Lord bless them. Help me to forgive.

[suzannefranklin]

I look forward to meeting Dr. Stanley again in heaven.

[mandybell]

What a good example to us all - Dr. Stanley is truly missed - but so glad his ministry lives on serving God. ❤