Trading in Anxiety for God’s Perfect Peace - The Crosswalk Devotional - April 14

PLUS...9 Songs That Will Draw You Closer to God When You're Feeling Anxious  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Trading in Anxiety for God’s Perfect Peace By Emily Rose Massey “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by [prayer]( and [supplication]( with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” ([Philippians 4:6-7]( ESV). Growing up, I learned very early on that not much in my life would stay consistent and that the pattern of my life would include a lot of change, and sometimes drastic change. It did not take long for a heart of anxiety to be formed in my life because there was not much in my life that I could run to for security.  So, as I got older, I ran to other things, other people. I quickly became ensnared by alcohol abuse and did many dangerous things that only served to create glue-strong attachments to other people — things like an adulterous relationship with a married man and countless one-night stands with random men I followed home from the bar. I was constantly anxious and depressed.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [9 Songs That Will Draw You Closer to God When You're Feeling Anxious](  Cole Douglas Claybourn Nothing can replace spending time in prayer and studying the Word of God when dealing with anxiety. But worship music can help people connect with Scripture and Biblical truth in a unique way.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [How to Find the Pathway to Happiness](  Meg Bucher Undoubtedly, life upon the surface of this earth comes with its fair share of pain, injustice, heartache, and just plain heartbreak. But the pathway to happiness can be found in the pursuit of life within the love of Christ Jesus. Happiness is found in following Him. And even when it fades, the enduring joy of Jesus remains.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Cat Crashes Couple’s Wedding And Finds A Home](  GodTube.com A cat who showed up unexpectedly to a wedding ceremony and stole the show has found a home with the bride and groom.  [WATCH NOW →](        [5 Places God Meets You in Seasons of Loneliness](  Alicia Searl I will cast blame on others, retreat, maybe even hide from family and friends, then finally cry out to God. Yet, the truth is that loneliness can either lead us away from God or draw us closer to Him. Where God wants us to place our trust in Him and seek Him so that He can grow our faith, persevere, and learn from this season, another force seeks to drive us further into our loneliness, causing us to question our worth and purpose.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           What does the Valley of Jehoshaphat refer to? A. valley of death B. valley of destruction C. valley of judgment D. valley of bones [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â