Tag Archives: discouragement

Keep your eyes on the prize!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

“When you have no vision from God, no enthusiasm left in your life, and no one watching and encouraging you, it requires the grace of Almighty God to take the next step in your devotion to Him, in the reading … Continue reading →

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Do not be afraid

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Teresa Lasher

  “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” — Joshua 1:5.  We need not be afraid because God tells us he will never leave or forsake us. When … Continue reading →

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Prescription for Discouragement (Part III):

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Teresa Lasher

God knows when I’m tired and just want to roll over and sleep. He knows when I can’t pay one more bill or make a phone call to a friend of family member. We all need that critical refreshment and … Continue reading →

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Prescription for discouragement (Part II)

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Teresa Lasher

Elijah declares in 1 Kings 19:4, “Enough of this, God! Take my life—I’m ready to join my ancestors in the grave!” Exhausted, he fell asleep under the lone broom bush.” What did God do? He sent an angel to wake … Continue reading →

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Let me hold your hand

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Teresa Lasher

It was said of Jesus—“He will not fail nor be discouraged…,” (Isaiah 42:4). No one could say that about me—at least part of the time because I do fail and am discouraged. When I fail, it’s generally when I took … Continue reading →

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Be strong

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Teresa Lasher

“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” (Joshua 1:9). God encourages Joshua as a new generation of Israelites … Continue reading →

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discouraged?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Teresa Lasher

    “I have had enough, LORD,” he said…Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep.” (1 Kings 19:4b, 5a) [God] provided a prescription for discouragement. He didn’t scold. Instead, because the Lord doesn’t confuse physical weariness with … Continue reading →

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