The act of making something less likely to happen or of making people less likely to do something.
As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. | 2 Thessalonians 3:13
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. | Psalm 127:1
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.| Hebrews 11:6
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. | 2 Corinthians 12:9
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. | 3 John 1:2
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! | Psalm 31:24
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. | Matthew 6:33
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. | Isaiah 40:31
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. | Acts 9:15
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. | Acts 1:8
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. | 1 Peter 5:7
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.| Jeremiah 29:11
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. | 2 Timothy 1:6-7
If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? | John 3:12
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. | Hebrews 12:4
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. | John 16:33
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you. | Hebrews 13:5
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. | Romans 8:26
May our cattle be heavy with young, suffering no mishap or failure in bearing; may there be no cry of distress in our streets! | Psalm 144:14
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. | Acts 17:11
Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? | Psalm 27:1
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. | Romans 12:12
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. | Acts 2:41
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. | John 10:10
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, | Hebrews 12:1
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. | Proverbs 3:5-6
Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed. | 1 Chronicles 22:13
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. | John 15:11
Who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. | Philippians 3:21
You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me. | John 5:39
when you are discouraged you may not achieve your dream. Those who have vision need to work hard and be courageous.Don’t quit hold on there is hope.Don’t be discouraged and nor allow people or things and events to discourage you