2 Chronicles 19:11

Encouragement provides the strength and energy to take action, make decisions, or face challenges. However, life's difficulties can wear down that encouragement. When discouragement sets in, it can negatively affect us, starting as a feeling or thought and potentially deepening into something more spiritual. Today, through the lens of Scripture, we will learn how to overcome it.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

From the book, “Pray While You’re Prey: How God Turned my Loneliness and Frustration into Contentment and Commitment,” this Bible plan provides an uplifting look through Scripture during seasons of singleness, bringing   encouragement to you and others while honoring God. This is the 7th, and final, part of the series. Parts I-VI are also available on this app.    

What battle is waging in your life right now? Is it a battle for your health, marriage, children, job, or mental wellbeing? In this plan, we’ll learn from the mistakes and victories of Israel’s King Jehoshaphat and how you can apply those lessons to any trial you’re facing. You’ll see how praising God in the thick of the battle leads to ultimate victory!