Great reminder! He is our strength, so in Him we have what we need to do His work! We are told to love ourselves, but we miss that part of the Scripture. He is not glorified if we are discouraged and full of self loathing . . .

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Paul did it. David did it. Elijah, Job and Abraham did it. They all encouraged themselves. We must learn to speak what we believe. When there is doubt we should speak faith. When there is despair we should speak hope. When there is weakness we should speak strength. When there is hate we should speak love. Trust, believe and stand firm that God’s promises are true and know that his spirit upholds you, goes before you, and will never forsake you.

Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look…

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  1. Wendell A. Brown, aka. The Brown One Poet says:
    August 14, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    He is glorified when we love all not matter their circumstances, for he loves not by fleshly appearance but by what he sees in all of our hearts. And yes self has to die with no more I, for only then will you receive the true blessing of peace and a harmonious life without fear. Because you will never experience an eternal death for your spirit will always live, while the flesh dies! Live each day as if It was your last and embrace each other with your gift of pure love that you received from His spirit! Glorifying him as you do!

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