Discouragement is one of the enemy's most valuable tools. If we are distressed over a situation how do we handle it?  Cry? Withdraw? Play the blame game? Call Mom?
 
The example of David in I Samuel 16 considers a different approach. Encouraging ourselves in the Lord, and finding rest and peace first, are excellent variables preceding an answer from the Lord.
 
We don't quit because there IS light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what it may look like!
 
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