Courage

The root word of discourage is courage. So it stands to reason that the discouragement would be the lack of courage. Pray right now for courage. There are four basic things that lead to discouragement. Fatigue, Failure, Fear, and Frustration. When we yield to fear and lose courage we risk the chance of missing many opportunities that would come if we are courageous.
"Be strong and courageous, be not afraid neither be thou dismayed for the Lord your God is with you where ever you go."

Receiving God Gifts

I love when God gets us alone. I have found he always has a way of getting us there whether we want it or not. Yesterday was such a day for me. I was locked out of my house for 11 hours. During that time I had nothing to do except wait. In the waiting God pressed upon my heart what His gift were. I was struggling with anxiety and I prayed about if. I realized that God's gifts are free: peace, love, joy, hope, salvation, but in every instance we have to reach out and take them. What's that mean? It means knowing that Gods gifts are there and we actively say aloud we receive the gift. "I receive your joy. I take it in my heart and make it mine! I receive your peace and take it and make it mine. Salvation is the same. It is offered but we have to receive it.