Nehemiah 4:6, 10-14

1. THE CAUSES OF DISCOURAGEMENT

• ___________________ (vs. 10a)

"Meanwhile the people in Judah said, `The strength of the laborers is giving out...'"

• ___________________ (vs. 10b)

"... and there is so much rubble..."

• __________________ (vs. 10c)

"... we cannot rebuild the wall..."

• ___________________ (vs. 11)

"Also our enemies said, `Before they know it or see us ... we will kill them and put an end to their work!'" (vs. 12)

2. THE CURE FOR DISCOURAGEMENT

• Restore __________________.

"... God wants his loved ones to get their proper rest."

Psalm 127:2 (LB)

"You made my body Lord -- now give me sense to heed your laws." Psalm 119:73 (LB)

• _________________ your priorities. (vs. 13)

"Therefore I stationed the people ... by families ... "

• _________________ the Lord. (vs. 14a)

" I said to them ... `Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome… "

3 things to remember when discouraged:

* Remember God's _____________ to you in the ___________.

* Remember God's ____________ to you in the ____________.

* Remember God’s ______________ for your ______________.

"I am completely discouraged, I lie in the dust -- Revive me by your Word." Psalm 119:25 (LB)

• Go on _______________. (vs. 14b)

"... and fight for your brothers, your sons, daughters, wives and homes!"