Discouragement is not from God.
Interpretation
Discouragement is a negative force that does not align with divine inspiration or purpose.
This quote emphasizes that feelings of discouragement are not aligned with a higher, positive influence and should be recognized as external challenges that can be overcome. It suggests that one should seek strength and encouragement from a higher power or one's inner resilience rather than succumbing to negativity.
In practice
In a motivational speech to uplift a team facing setbacks.
O my God, teach me to be generous_x000D_ to serve you as you deserve to be served_x000D_ to give without counting the cost_x000D_ to fight without fear of being wounded_x000D_ to work without seeking rest_x000D_ and to spend myself without expecting any reward_x000D_ but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will._x000D_ Amen
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES whereby to conquer oneself, and order one's life, without being influenced in one's decision by any inordinate affection.
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Teach us to give and not to count the cost.
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We must carry the war into every corner the enemy happens to carry it, to his home, to his centers of entertainment: a total war. It is necessary to prevent him from having a moment of peace, a quiet moment outside his barracks or even inside; we must attack him wherever he may be, make him feel like a cornered beast wherever he may move. Then his moral fiber shall begin to decline, but we shall notice how the signs of decadence begin to disappear.
On a very long and very high wire, I will not hope to not be blown off by high winds. I will have the certitude that such could not happen.
One day I'm going to go up in a helicopter and it'll just blow up. MI5 will do away with me
Only one form of contagion travels faster than a virus. And that's fear.
Never underestimate the desire to bolt.
To the predators... Weinstein, the stranger, the relative, the boyfriend... I say to you, 'You can choose your sin but you don't get to choose the consequences.' To the victims... I see you. I believe you... and I'm listening.
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