SUBJECT:  Encouragement

QUESTION:  What does God say to our sometimes negative comments regarding life and trials?

ANSWER:

What does the Bible say?

 Be encouraged! For each of our negative comments, God has a positive answer.

 You say: "It's Impossible."

 God Says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)

 You say: "I'm too tired."

 God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

 You say: "I can't go on."

 God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 91:15)

 You say: "I can't figure things out."

 God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

 You say: "I can't do it."

 God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

 You say: "I'm not able."

 God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8)

 You say: "It's not worth it."

 God says: It will be worth it. (Romans 8:28)

 You say: "Nobody really loves me."

 God says: I love you (John 3:16, John 13:34)

 You say: "I can't forgive myself."

 God says: I forgive you. (1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1)

 You say: "I can't manage."

 God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

 You say: "I'm afraid."

 God says:  I have not yet given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

 You say: "I am always worried and frustrated."

 God says: Cast all your cares on me (1 Peter 5:7)

 You say: "I don't have enough faith."

 God says:  I've given everyone a measure of faith.  (Romans 12:3)

 You say: "I'm not smart enough."

 God says: I give you wisdom. (1 Corinthians 1:30)

 You say: "I feel all alone."

 God says:  I will never leave you or forsake you  (Hebrews 13:5)