Discouragement: Its Causes and Cure, Part 2
October 30, 2023
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As Nehemiah and the Israelites constructed Jerusalem’s wall, obstacles seemed to grow around them. Nehemiah 4:9–23 reveals that the most prominent among these problems was the disease of discouragement, which spread throughout the workforce like a plague.
Discouragement was an invisible force that inflicted the people with a loss of strength, loss of vision, loss of confidence, and a loss of security.
We all face discouragement, but it doesn’t have to take us down! Find your second wind with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he explains how God’s people reunited, focused on God, and tackled their task head-on.
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Nehemiah 4:9-23
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As Nehemiah and the Israelites constructed Jerusalem’s wall, obstacles seemed to grow around them. Nehemiah 4:9–23 reveals that the most prominent among these problems was the disease of discouragement, which spread throughout the workforce like a plague.
Discouragement was an invisible force that inflicted the people with a loss of strength, loss of vision, loss of confidence, and a loss of security.
We all face discouragement, but it doesn’t have to take us down! Find your second wind with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he explains how God’s people reunited, focused on God, and tackled their task head-on.
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How did he do it? Nehemiah pressed into prayer. Listen to these prayers with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, and remember that, when God is in a project, it can’t fail!
October 26, 2023
It’s no surprise that people often step down from positions of leadership. Leadership is costly. It demands physical and emotional energy, time, and resources.
Many placed in the same difficult position as Nehemiah would have quit. He faced ever-increasing opposition in his mission to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall. Yet Nehemiah 4:1–9 shows that Israel’s leader didn’t back down, and the wall kept going up.
How did he do it? Nehemiah pressed into prayer. Listen to these prayers with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, and remember that, when God is in a project, it can’t fail!
October 25, 2023
As Nehemiah transitioned from royal attendant to city builder, God placed the important mantle of leadership upon his shoulders . . . for good reason!
Nehemiah practiced disciplines of strong leadership: spending time in solitude and prayer, objectively appraising his circumstances, unifying those under his charge, and setting in place an appropriate plan of action.
Perhaps most impressive, he handled criticism and opposition—the most difficult parts of leadership—with abundant grace. Help cultivate this skill essential leadership skill through Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s exposition of Nehemiah 2:11–20.
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As Nehemiah transitioned from royal attendant to city builder, God placed the important mantle of leadership upon his shoulders . . . for good reason!
Nehemiah practiced disciplines of strong leadership: spending time in solitude and prayer, objectively appraising his circumstances, unifying those under his charge, and setting in place an appropriate plan of action.
Perhaps most impressive, he handled criticism and opposition—the most difficult parts of leadership—with abundant grace. Help cultivate this skill essential leadership skill through Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s exposition of Nehemiah 2:11–20.
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Who hasn’t had an imperfect supervisor, manager, teacher, or coach? Nehemiah knew that, even though God was the ultimate authority, he served under a pagan king.
Nehemiah wanted nothing more than to return to Jerusalem, but he served under the difficult King Artaxerxes. So how did Nehemiah ultimately get the king to yield to his request? Prayer and patience.
Take heart as Pastor Chuck Swindoll demonstrates through Nehemiah 2:1–11 that, even though someone else calls the shots, God is still in charge!
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Who hasn’t had an imperfect supervisor, manager, teacher, or coach? Nehemiah knew that, even though God was the ultimate authority, he served under a pagan king.
Nehemiah wanted nothing more than to return to Jerusalem, but he served under the difficult King Artaxerxes. So how did Nehemiah ultimately get the king to yield to his request? Prayer and patience.
Take heart as Pastor Chuck Swindoll demonstrates through Nehemiah 2:1–11 that, even though someone else calls the shots, God is still in charge!
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Simply put, a leader is one with influence over others. Yet, godly leaders don’t resort to clever persuasion, psychological manipulation, or mere flattery.
Good leaders recognize others’ needs. They respond in faithfulness by bringing those needs before God and by obeying His directives.
Nehemiah 1:1–11 demonstrates how Israel’s new leader relied upon prayer. Discover the power of prayer with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he tells how communion with God makes you wait, clears your vision, quiets your heart, and activates your faith.
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Simply put, a leader is one with influence over others. Yet, godly leaders don’t resort to clever persuasion, psychological manipulation, or mere flattery.
Good leaders recognize others’ needs. They respond in faithfulness by bringing those needs before God and by obeying His directives.
Nehemiah 1:1–11 demonstrates how Israel’s new leader relied upon prayer. Discover the power of prayer with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he tells how communion with God makes you wait, clears your vision, quiets your heart, and activates your faith.
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Simply put, a leader is one with influence over others. Yet, godly leaders don’t resort to clever persuasion, psychological manipulation, or mere flattery.
Good leaders recognize others’ needs. They respond in faithfulness by bringing those needs before God and by obeying His directives.
Nehemiah 1:1–11 demonstrates how Israel’s new leader relied upon prayer. Discover the power of prayer with Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he tells how communion with God makes you wait, clears your vision, quiets your heart, and activates your faith.
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