Name: Don’t Be Discouraged, Don’t Be Afraid by Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Duration: 25 min 9 s
Description: There’s a strong connection between fear and discouragement throughout Scripture. At least ten times, we read “Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.” Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth unpacks what this connection means for you in your own seasons of discouragement.

If fear is flooding your heart, remember: it doesn’t have to overtake you. Judy Dunagan has learned that God’s promises are a safe dwelling place. She invites you to embrace His peace and protection. Rest in Psalm 91, and find refuge from fear’s raging flood.

Dwell in His Peace and Protection

What’s your first impulse when fears arise? Is it panic? Frustration? Doubt? Judy Dunagan has learned that prayer is a better response. Learn to embrace prayer and praise as antidotes to fear.

Surrender Fear on Your Knees

What discourages you the most? The Bible tells us about a time David was tempted to be discouraged. His home was destroyed by an enemy army and his own men were accusing him. But David knew how to be encouraged in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself in the Lord

Curious what defying discouragement looks like? David, Paul, and American missionary Ann Judson could have been overwhelmed by challenging circumstances, but instead they encouraged themselves in the Lord. If you’re discouraged today, you can do the same.

Examples of Courage

When David’s circumstances were chaotic and confusing, he had a choice to make. You and I have the same decision. Will we inquire of the Lord and delight in His direction, or will we go our own way?

Inquire of the Lord

You can defy discouragement by clinging to your future hope. The Bible reminds you that your present circumstances are momentary and your reward in heaven is eternal. Dive into God’s Word with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and soak up strength to persevere.

Defy Discouragement by Remembering Eternity

Endurance begins with believing God is up to something good. Sometimes our discouraging circumstances feel pointless. But everything God does is filled with meaning. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth reminds you of God’s promises and purposes in your discouragement.

God’s Promises and Purposes in Your Discouragement

There’s a strong connection between fear and discouragement throughout Scripture. At least ten times, we read “Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.” Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth unpacks what this connection means for you in your own seasons of discouragement.

Don’t Be Discouraged, Don’t Be Afraid

Is it possible to face discomfort, fear, even the possibility of death, and yet flourish? Dr. Karen Ellis says, yes, and for proof, all you have to do is look at when the Church of Jesus Christ is the healthiest.

The Origins of Persecution and God’s People

It is impossible for persecution to completely overtake the Church. It will endure to the end. In this episode, Dr. Karen Ellis shares three principles you can learn from the global church—principles that will help you persevere.

Don’t Be Discouraged, Don’t Be Afraid

Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

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