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To: calgal who wrote (5943)	9/1/2004 2:27:02 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

17 September How to Bolster Our Faith PROVERBS 3:5-6 Once we have made up our minds to obey God, we gather our courage around us like a cloak and proceed . . . that is, until something causes us to hesitate and question the wisdom of our decision. Our faith is wavering. What do we do now? Ask yourself questions about God: Has God promised to meet all my needs? Has God given me the Holy Spirit to dwell in me, guide me, and equip me to obey Him? Did God promise to be with me at all times? Is anything too hard for God? Search the Scriptures for answers, and let God's truths fill your mind. Meditate on God's Word. Ask the Lord to help you find Bible verses that relate to what you are facing. Then study the passage and apply its lessons to your personal situation. Recall the Lord's past faithfulness. God by His very nature is faithful, and He always acts true to His character. The Enemy would have us forget all that God has done for us. Assess the situation. Ask, How critical is this decision to myself and others? Is this one of those forks in the road in which my unbelief could cause me or another person a lifetime of regret? Choose to trust the Lord. Make the decision to believe God and obey, no matter how you feel. As you take a step of faith, God will strengthen you through His Spirit and enable you to continue on. Before you know it, your faith will become steady, joy will return, and you will be moving ahead once again.

To: calgal who wrote (5943)	9/1/2004 2:27:13 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

18 September Defeating Discouragement PSALM 42 Discouragement is far more than a mere inconvenience to be ignored. It is a deadly enemy to be resisted with all the resources available to us. When it is left unchecked, discouragement can have disastrous consequences. It can create an inner gnawing that dominates our outlook so thoroughly that we lose our focus and our mind becomes divided. At that point, we often look for someone to blame—we can become consumed by thoughts of who was disloyal or who let us down. From this soil of deep disappointment will spring weeds of anger at our circumstances, at God, or at other people. If we continue down this road, we will eventually wind up estranged from those around us. We can also become convinced that we are fatally flawed and hopelessly handicapped. However, there is a way out. We don't have to surrender to our emotions. We can cry out to God and acknowledge that He is with us, loving us unconditionally. We can remember that our heavenly Father has promised to work even our present situation for something good. (Romans 8:28) We can affirm that He is sovereign and restate our willingness to be under His control and authority. Are you sinking into the mire of discouragement? Allow God to lift you out and set your feet on the Rock—He Himself wants to be your solid footing. (Psalm 40:2) As you choose to shift your focus away from disappointments and onto your heavenly Father, you will begin to notice a positive change in your outlook on life.