Be Encouraged

Don't be Discouraged. No, you have not been forgotten. Your ministry has not been overlooked.  Your prayers are relevant and heard. Every effort has been recognized. The love that you have shown towards others is known. 

Remain encouraged! This world and those in it will leave you feeling as if you don't matter.  Keep doing what you are doing, even though you may not get the worldly recognition or rewards; even though folks talk about you, laugh at you and ridicule your efforts...Keep on going!  Don't be discouraged when it appears that things that you are involved in aren't growing, but remember that there is a season for planting, a season for watering, a season for tending and then comes the season of harvest.  Ministry Colleagues, whatever you do, DON'T QUIT & DON'T GIVE UP!! Let God's love for you and His intimate knowledge of your service for Him encourage you as you face disappointment and rejection here on earth.

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them." (Hebrews 6:10 NIV)

Amen!