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“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s...

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) Merriam Webster defines discouragement as a loss of hope and confidence. Without a...

"He changes the wilderness into a pool of water and a dry land into springs of water; and there He makes the hungry to dwell, so that they may establish an inhabited city and sow fields and plant vineyards, and gather a fruit for harvest. Also He blesses them and they...

“But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!”...

"...you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you..." Isaiah 43:4a (ESV) Wow, you are precious, honored and loved by God! What else do you need? What are you going to add to your résumé that will top that? What other ladder do you need to climb? Wow, I am...

"He changes the wilderness into a pool of water and a dry land into springs of water; and there he makes the hungry to dwell, so that they may establish an inhabited city and sow fields and plant vineyards, and gather a fruit for harvest. Also he blesses them and they...

“’There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?’ Jesus said, ‘Have the people recline to eat.’ Now there was plenty of grass in the place. So the men reclined, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the...

“So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace.” 2 Corinthians 4:16 (Message Bible) Discouragement can be...

“Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” Psalm 3:1-3 (NIV) Here David is faced with a very difficult situation. He was...

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NASB You will need courage to stay in the race no matter what the circumstances might be. Remember that "God has not...