Encouragement

According to Merriam-Webster’s thesaurus, encouragement is defined as something that arouses action or activity.
During the course of our life we may feel the need to seek the approval of others in order to feel a sense of encouragement. But, what do you do when there is no one around and you are left staring at the mirror and seeing only yourself staring back? Approval addiction can become a hindrance in our lives and will create a stronghold. Seeking the approval of others will have you doing things that are against what we know is right, just so we can feel accepted by others.
Today I want you to look at the word En-cour-age-ment in a different way, we are going to take this same word and pull out the golden nugget that is already imbedded deep inside of us. In me there is courage, I have the courage to get up and face another day no matter what the unknown may be, regardless of who is standing by my side; God did not give me the spirit of fear but of power love and a sound mind. We will put this word in action and actively affirm
“IN ME THERE IS COURAGE”.

“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you He will not fail you or forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)

"But you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work." (2 Chronicles 15:7)