Ep. 34 | The Spiritual Issue of Discouragement & How to Break Free

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English - August 11, 2020 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 182 ratings
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Discouragement is a real spiritual issue. One that Nick and I wrestle with almost on a weekly basis.

Discouragement often comes sneaking in through the door of “waiting” making us weary in doing good.
We grow tired... Tired of trying. Tired of hoping.

In this episode, we want to equip and encourage the Saints to break free from discouragement.

“If the devil can’t destroy you, he will often try to discourage you.” - Craig Groeschel

Scripture References:

Isaiah 40:28-31 “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 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.

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 139:11-12 “If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” 12 even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.