I refuse to be discouraged

I refuse to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry

I refuse to be down-hearted, And here’s the reason why

I have a God who is mighty- Who’s sovereign and supreme

I have a God Who loves me, And I am on His team

He is all-wise and powerful- Jehovah is His name

Though everything is changeable, My God remains the Same

My God knows all that’s happening– Beginning to the End

His presence is my Comfort; He is my Dearest Friend

When sickness comes to weaken me – To bring my head down low

I call upon my mighty God; Into His arms I go

When circumstances threaten to Rob me of my peace

He draws me close unto His breast, Where all my strivings cease

When my heart melts within me, And weakness takes control

He gathers me into His arms, He soothes my heart and soul

The Great “I AM” is with me; My life is in His hand

The “God of Jacob” is my hope; It’s in His strength I stand

I Refuse to be defeated; My eyes are on my God

He has promised to be with me as through this life I trod

I’m looking past all circumstance; To Heaven’s throne above

My prayers have reached the heart of God and I’m resting in His love

I give thanks in everything; My eyes are on his face

The Battle’s His, the victory’s mine; He’ll help me win the race

- Lisa Kurtzer