Don't Give In To Discouragement

Mother Teresa said this:

Don’t give in to discouragement.  If you are discouraged, it is a sign of pride because it shows you trust your own powers.  Never bother about people’s opinions.  Be obedient to truth.  For with humble obedience you will never be disturbed.  (Mother Teresa)

She really caught the spirit of I believe God was trying to tell us when we read:

Let your hope make you glad.  Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying 

Romans 2:12

Let’s strengthen ourselves and pray for one another to remember that God is with us to encourage us.  Let’s make a choice to hang onto His goodness as we go through these times. 

Thank You Lord that those who hope ….

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 

Isaiah 40:31

We invite You to fill us with the power of Your Spirit to live well today, to do what’s right, and to trust You for whatever tomorrow and next week bring.  Help us to find joy in this day, in whatever circumstances we find ourselves because joy in You is our strength. 

Your word tells us to:

Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.   Psalm 55:22

And so we want to bring the weariness of things not being as we would wish they are today to you.  We lean into You so you can sustain us.  We rest in You so we can stand straight and strong while the storms pass by around us. 

We are comforted today that You are close and that You care.  Amen