Being Discouraged

rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing stedfastly in prayer;

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; — read the full passage →

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us? — read the full passage →

(for we walk by faith, not by sight);

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. — read the full passage →

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want. — read the full passage →

and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding. — read the full passage →

He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live; — read the full passage →

But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.

The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;

Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. — read the full passage →

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God, — read the full passage →

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

I will give thanks unto thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Wonderful are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

For Jehovah will not cast off his people, Neither will he forsake his inheritance.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.

And God spake all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:

as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord.

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, All ye that hope in Jehovah.

And Jehovah, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,

that we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;

And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not: — read the full passage →

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, Until the pit be digged for the wicked.

Cast thy burden upon Jehovah, and he will sustain thee: He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle; and they were gathered together at Socoh, which belongeth to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. — read the full passage →

And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; — read the full passage →

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.

I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. — read the full passage →

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; — read the full passage →

Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever. — read the full passage →

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Give ear, ye heavens, and I will speak; And let the earth hear the words of my mouth. — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.

Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Now I would have you know, brethren, that the thingswhich happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel; — read the full passage →

Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more. — read the full passage →

Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →