Hope

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dis·cour·age

   [dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-]  Show IPA verb,dis·cour·aged, dis·cour·ag·ing.

verb (used with object)

1.

to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten;dispirit.

2.

to dissuade (usually followed by from ).

3.

to obstruct by opposition or difficulty; hinder: Low pricesdiscourage industry.

4.

to express or make clear disapproval of; frown upon: todiscourage the expression of enthusiasm.

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Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

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"Hope is any chance greater than zero that something can change for the better."

-Dr. Gary Patton

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I'm thankful that the hope I have is bigger than any discouragement I may face.