Table of contents

1. Introduction.

- Define "discouragement". 

- Difficult to understand God.

2. Why feel like it is over?

-the reason.

-the feeling you are a failure.

-when we ask God for something.

- high expectations. 

3. Folks who didn't give up:

-Job, God's elect:

-Lincoln, God's chosen president.

-Murray, an overcomer. 

- Jesus, the one.

-Men of color.

- Disciples who never gave up.

4. Must we ask God?

-the need.

-a friendly encounter. 

- what to do when in trouble.

5. Those with so much pain.

-those with job loss.

-those with financial difficulty.

-those with lost(dead) loved ones.

-those with marital issues.   

6. Why say 'this is impossible'. 

- with God vs to God.

-Just believe it is well.

-we think God is not that smart.

- for losing loved ones.

7. God still favors.

-the weak.

-favoritism among Jews. 

- his will for you must occur. 

8. Trust in God.

-what to say when folks lose faith.

-does pain mean God has abandoned you?

-Why trust in the God you do not see?

-Law vs Grace.

-God vs science.

9. Difference between New & Old testament. 

-praying in faith.

10. Conclusion.