When feeling discouraged and anxious

The reason I may feel discouraged and anxious is

because, despite my earnest longing and thirst for God,

it seems as if He has forgotten me and abandoned me.

In those moments, I need to speak to my soul and pray to God:

‘James, why are you downcast, and why is your soul disturbed within you?

Put your hope in God!’

By doing so, God will intervene and help me.

Therefore, I will continue to praise my God

(Ps. 42, 43).