How can I fight discouragement as I’m trying to do God’s work?

God’s Response: “When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from You.” – 2 Corinthians 7:5-7

─ from One Year Mini Daily Inspiration (OMF Literature Inc.)