Life right now is full of discouragement.  We have challenges and difficulties like never before.  Money issues, relationships, physical illness and physical mess and disorder are pushing us more into self.  1 Peter 2:11 (MSG) says, "Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life in your neighborhood so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives."  The way to fight discouragement is by encouraging others.