1. August 2015

2. “to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.” DEFINING THE TERM

3. 1.It glorifies God: 2.It builds up the self-esteem of the hearer: 3.It keeps us focused on others instead of our self: 4.It increases the possibility of positive outcome: 5.It is a hedge against the great danger of negative thinking, actions, and outcome: 6.It is the lens that enables a person to face the unknown:

4. Joshua 1:6Joshua 1:6: Be strong and of good courage. For you shall divide for an inheritance to this people, the land which I swore to their fathers, to give it to them. Joshua 1:7Joshua 1:7: Only be strong and very courageous so that you may be careful to do according to all the law which My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may act wisely wherever you go.

5. Joshua 1:8Joshua 1:8: This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it by day and by night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall act wisely. Joshua 1:9Joshua 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed. For the LORD your God is with you in all places where you go.

6. Find and be ready, next week, to share three encouraging verses from the word of God that are special to you.