Perhaps you can identify with the following questions.\u00a0 Do you feel like you are hanging on by a financial thread?\u00a0 Ever been disappointed by someone close to you? Are you aggravated by the ridiculous actions of others? Have you ever considered throwing in the towel and walking away? Have you ever felt like no one understands and no one cares?<\/p>\n
Everyone feels this way from time to time.\u00a0 This is called discouragement.\u00a0 Discouragement is the lack of courage.\u00a0 It is that moment when we are overwhelmed by the challenges we face and the inadequacy we feel while facing it.\u00a0 Joshua, the great leader in the Bible battled these thoughts and emotions.\u00a0 God stepped in to encouraged the unsure leader. This is my command\u2014be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.\u201d\u00a0Joshua 1:9 (NLT)<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s some good news; God understands you and He cares about you! He is for you and not against you. These are the times we need to infuse ourselves with a good dose of faith in God.\u00a0 Faith is what fuels determination.\u00a0 You know, the willpower and resolve that faces the challenge and says, \u201cI\u2019m not going under, I\u2019m going through.\u201d\u00a0 You don\u2019t have to face it alone.\u00a0 He is more than ready to involve Himself at your invitation.<\/p>\n
Life is now and you are living in it this very moment. Everything you\u2019ve ever achieved or worked for, and everything you\u2019ve experienced has brought you to this moment. This is the best time ever because this is the time you have to work with! This is when you can make things happen. This is when your most magnificent dreams and goals have the opportunity to become reality.\u00a0 Remember,\u00a0life is a process, not an event.\u00a0 Faith in God and determination will serve you well!<\/p>\n
John Baschieri<\/p>\n
Lead Pastor at New Life<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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