But our ability to handle the difficulties of life is undergirded by feeding on the Word of God. We can live out our lives in a posture of hope and endurance because of the encouragement that we find in Scripture. If you are deeply discouraged, if you are bordering on the rim of despair, that is a clear indication that you have been neglecting the Word of God, because the Word of God produces encouragement. Paul continues by saying: May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit