discouraged – Growing Our Faith Together

Seeing the Dawn

I wrote this more than 20 years ago, but it’s still relevant today. After an unusually difficult two months—several lingering illnesses that left me constantly fatigued, my father-in-law’s serious stroke, caring for my mother-in-law—I was feeling tired, stressed, and discouraged. Driving to work, I shed a few tears of self- pity. As I turned toContinue reading “Seeing the Dawn”

Hope and Encouragement

I don’t know about you, but the key word for me in this passage is “patiently.” Sometimes I allow myself to become discouraged because I am not patient. The problem isn’t God, it’s me. God is faithful. God does fulfill his promises. Sometimes we just have to have faith and wait patiently for God’s time.Continue reading “Hope and Encouragement”

All Glory to God

If you are feeling discouraged or overwhelmed, here is a verse to lift your spirits.

Be Strong

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I struggle with discouragement. What about you? Lord, keep me strong and keep me from becoming discouraged. Instead, let me remember that you are with me and I can rely on your strength and wisdom.