Some of us, unfortunately, don’t believe what the Word of God says about us, as indicated by our making statements that contradict what the Bible says. Instead of saying, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” we’re saying, “I don’t think I can make it.”
Such statements are what the Bible calls “bad reports” because they disagree with what God says (see Num. 13:32). If, however, our hearts are full of God’s Word, we will be full of faith, believing and saying only what agrees with Scripture.