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Saturday September 11, 2004 InTouch Early Light Devotional Defeating Discouragement Nehemiah 2:17-20 No matter what our position in life, we all encounter disappointments, which can quickly lead to discouragement and paralysis. No one is immune. While everyone suffers in this way, some seem to be down and out much longer than others. What can be done to minimize our down time? First of all, understanding the difference between disappointment and discouragement is helpful. Disappointment is simply an emotional response to a failed expectation or hope. We become disappointed when somebody doesn�t measure up or when plans go awry. Discouragement is more serious�it is a state of mind in which we become faint-hearted and lose confidence in God, others, or ourselves. This condition can result when disappointment is handled improperly. It is important to realize that discouragement is a choice. We either can settle into that disappointment and accept our discouragement, or we can look straight at it and consider our assets. That�s what Nehemiah did. When beset with huge obstacles in his attempt to rebuild Jerusalem�s walls, he gathered the officials and began a sober analysis of the problems confronting them. He was not a rosy optimist, but he did have confidence in the hand of his God and in the word of the king. (Nehemiah 2:17-20) He insisted that these factors were enough to bring success if workers would arise and build. Buoyed up by this one man, the officials set their hands to complete the project and defeat the heavy discouragement all around them. Is there a broken wall needing repair in your life? He who is in you is greater than any obstacle hindering its repair. * * * What if you and Dr. Charles Stanley could study God�s Word together, one-on-one, at your own pace, and in the comfort of your own home? Now you can! Enroll today at the Charles Stanley Institute For Christian Living. www.charlesstanleyinstitute.com For broadcast schedules, outlines, expanded studies, audio, and video of Dr. Stanley�s sermons, visit In Touch�s Broadcast page: http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/broadcasts/index_76108.html. >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/BCfwlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> <a href=http://English-12948197573.SpamPoison.com>Fight Spam! Click Here!</a> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kumpulan/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
