But standing alone on a purple pedestal was a worn and battered wedge. This was the devil's most prized possession, for with it alone he could stay in business. It was not for sale... it was the wedge of discouragement.
Why do you suppose the devil valued so highly, and actually would not sell, the worn and battered wedge of discouragement? Makes you think doesn't it?
He prized discouragement because of its enfeebling, demoralizing effect. Hatred, fear or jealousy may lead an immature person to act unwisely, to fight, or to run. But at least they act. Discouragement on the other hand, hurts the person more than any of these. It causes the person to sit down, pity himself or herself and do nothing.
Now this doesn't have to happen, but unfortunately it all too frequently does. Not until we realize that discouragement is often a form of self-pity, do we begin to take stock of ourselves and our predicament and decide to act... to do something that will take us out of the unpleasant situation.
The answer to discouragement then is intelligent action. Get rid of discouragement before it gets rid of you. The devil might not survive without this priceless wedge... but we can.
To your success,
~ Bob Proctor
"Defeat should never be a source of
discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus."
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