Discouragement

A sense of unhappiness arising from a loss of confidence in one’s own abilities, in the reliability of God or in the power of the gospel. Discouragement can occur in the Christian life, especially when there is resistance to the gospel or in instances of personal failure. Scripture provides reassurance for those who experience discouragement.

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The experience of discouragement Job 3:20–26 See also Nu 21:4–5; Jos 2:8–11; 1 Sa 17:10–11; 2 Ki 19:26; Job 5:6–7; Ps 38:1–14; Pr 1:26–27; Ec 2:17–20; Is 21:2–4; Je 45:3; Eze 21:7; Zec 10:2; 2 Co 1:8–9 Prayer in discouragement Ps 42:5–11 See also Dt 26:6–7; 2 Sa 22:7; 2 Ch 20:9; Ne 9:32; Ps 31:9–12;…