When we are discouraged it doesn’t mean that God is absent rather the enemy is present. John 10:10 says, “The thief enters only to steal, kill, and destroy. I [Jesus] came so that they could have life-indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest.” Charles Stanley said, “Disappointment is inevitable. But to become discouraged, there’s a choice, I make. God would never discourage me. He would always point me to himself to trust him. Therefore, my discouragement is from Satan. As you go through the emotions that we have, hostility is not from God, bitterness, unforgiveness, all of these are attacks from Satan.” So today, lay down your burdens, hurts, mistakes, and disappointments! Continue moving forward and remember it’s not in your strength but in His. “This is My command-be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you where you go.” Joshua 1:9