But I’m Desperate, Lord - Encouragement for Today - May 2, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Lynn Cowell]May 2, 2024 But I’m Desperate, Lord [LYNN COWELL]( Lee en [español]( “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18]( (CSB) My eyes squint as I figure out if it’s time to get up. My phone glares back: 4:34 a.m. Too early. Yet it feels like I’ve been lying in bed praying for hours. I’ve been trying to practice the words of the Apostle Paul: “Pray constantly” ([1 Thessalonians 5:17](. I’m desperately praying about sick family members, struggling friends, and the stress of an unsure future.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Things Healthy Churches Do Well](  Joe McKeever Here are ten things healthy churches do well– particularly when it comes to dealing with problems.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [10 Ways Christians Can Improve Their Mental Health](  Ryan Duncan It’s been estimated that nearly 1 in 5 Americans experience some kind of mental health incident each year, and like any physical ailment, these shouldn’t go left untreated.  [CONTINUE READING →](              [Crosscards.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 CrossCards. Â