Discouragement is not from God.
Interpretation
Discouragement is a negative force that does not align with divine inspiration or purpose.
This quote emphasizes that feelings of discouragement are not aligned with a higher, positive influence and should be recognized as external challenges that can be overcome. It suggests that one should seek strength and encouragement from a higher power or one's inner resilience rather than succumbing to negativity.
In practice
In a motivational speech to uplift a team facing setbacks.
O my God, teach me to be generous_x000D_ to serve you as you deserve to be served_x000D_ to give without counting the cost_x000D_ to fight without fear of being wounded_x000D_ to work without seeking rest_x000D_ and to spend myself without expecting any reward_x000D_ but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will._x000D_ Amen
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection.
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The servant of God earns half a doctorate through illness
Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
He who carries God in his heart bears Heaven with him wherever he goes.
We welcome the opposition of the world, because we are determined to see the battle through. Africa's battle-cry is not yet heard.
It is a worthy thing to fight for one's freedom; it is another sight finer to fight for another man's.
I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.
Racism and sexism, misogyny and homophobia, they're so visible. They're out in the open. When they're visible, it's a lot easier to deal with them.
Rape is one of the most terrible crimes on earth and it happens every few minutes. The problem with groups who deal with rape is that they try to educate women about how to defend themselves. What really needs to be done is teaching men not to rape. Go to the source and start there.
The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.
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