We will combine Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 because many Hebrew texts combined both of these psalms together. This is because the refrain is repeated in both psalms. (42:5, 11; 43:5)

4 There I will go to the altar of God,
to God—the source of all my joy.
I will praise you with my harp,
O God, my God!
5 Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!
Psalm 43:4-5 (NLT)

Dear shepherd leader let these two psalms help guide you in how to talk to yourself. May they help you control discouraging self talk that comes from within as you live deeply into your calling.

Put your hope in God. Praise Him again. He is your Savior and your God.