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Dave Lyons Sunday 2 nd Sept 2012. Sources of Discouragement 1.Ridicule…… Verses 1-3 Sanballat and Tobiah…. belittle their qualities mock their ambitions.

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1 Dave Lyons Sunday 2 nd Sept 2012

2 Sources of Discouragement 1.Ridicule…… Verses 1-3 Sanballat and Tobiah…. belittle their qualities mock their ambitions mock their optimism mock their enthusiasm undermine their confidence

3 Sources of Discouragement 2.Force….. Verses 7-8 This may be real or threatened

4 Sources of Discouragement 3.Burnout…… Verses 10-12 Fatigue Frustration Fear

5 Responses to Discouragement Prayer vs 4-5,9a… we prayed… and then…! Perseverance vs 6,15…a MIND to work! Planning vs 13,16-20…a key to success! Positive Reinforcement vs14… remember, fight! Preparedness vs 9,21-23…weapons and tools!

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