Being Discouraged

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

…persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! …

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.