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Hi Reeva,
Thanks for reminding us, I think we all deal with discouragement from time
to time. Huggs and blessings,
Virgie and lady Hoshi
doing business at
www.vunderwood.ktostemtech.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reeva Parry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 12:17 PM
Subject: Dealing With Discouragement
> Dealing With Discouragement
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> Nehemiah 1:1-11
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> Discouragement can feel like a big weight on our shoulders. It slows us
> down and makes work more difficult. It can diminish our enjoyment of
> life.
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> People drag us down when they regard our best efforts as unsatisfactory. A
> steady stream of criticism from a family member, neighbor, or co-worker
> can affect how we feel about ourselves.
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> Dissatisfaction with our actions can also prove discouraging. Maybe it
> relates to a personal weakness we can't overcome or a high personal
> expectation we've failed to meet. Either reason can cause discouragement.
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> Past disappointments cause some of us to have little hope for the future.
> Financial pressures, declining health, and painful relationships take a
> toll on our emotions.
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> The life of Nehemiah teaches an important lesson about handling
> discouragement. He was a Hebrew living in Persia and serving as cup-bearer
> for the king. Nehemiah heard a report about the poor condition of
> Jerusalem and the plight of the Jews. He was deeply affected. In his
> disappointment over their situation, Nehemiah turned to the Lord in
> prayer. He knew only His great God could change the situation. In the same
> way, our discouragement should drive us to cry out to the Lord.
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> Nehemiah praised God's awesome character, confessed his sins and the sins
> of others, recalled divine promises, and presented his request. Let's
> follow Nehemiah's example and take our disappointments to the Lord in
> prayer.
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