Nehemiah 4:6, 10-14 (NIV)

The causes of discouragement:

1. Fatigue (V. 10).
2. Frustration (V. 10 NIV).
3. Failure (V. 10 NIV).
4. Fear (V. 11 NIV).

The cures for discouragement:

5. Rest your body (Psalm 127:2 LB).
6. Reorganize your life (V. 13NIV).
7. Remember the Lord (V. 13 NIV).

Remember the Lord:

His Goodness to you in the past.
His closeness to you in the present.
His power for the future.

8. Resist the discouragement (V. 14 NIV).