Life is not easy for a Christian. Every day we wake up and go to war. Whether it's fighting against our flesh or battling against the enemy, we Christians are in constant combat. And as every good soldier would attest, you cannot go out to battle without weapons and armor. What then are the weapons and armor of the Christian? Our sword is the word of God, and our shield is our faith in Jesus. Be Thou Encouraged is a book written to help the reader keep their sword sharpened and their shield buffed by providing encouragement for life's daily battles. These forty poems of faith interweave various themes to form one consistent message: trust in God no matter what.