Being encouraged in a discouraging world is hard and it is a fight. But when we know that our God is for us and with us and in us, we can rise to the challenge and walk in Christ's strength. Beating discouragement begins with faith in our mind.

Bible Reading: Joshua 5–8

Verse of the day is: Joshua 8:1(a) "Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

Word of the day is: Discouraged. It is the Hebrew word: חָתַת (khaw-thath').