My Emptiness, His Presence - Encouragement for Today - July 23, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Ben Locke]July 23, 2024 My Emptiness, His Presence [BEN LOCKE]( Lee en [español]( “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” [Isaiah 41:10]( (NIV) Sometimes, or maybe often, I'm fed up with the circumstances I’m being forced to endure and begin to feel hopeless about God’s ability to bring good from them. Suffering, grief, mourning, loss, pain — with every passing moment, I feel like I’m being consumed, eyes open or closed. No rest. No peace. Joy sparse and freedom far away.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Things Christians Shouldn't Say When Someone Dies](  Beth Ann Baus We should picture our loved ones bowing before the throne of God with every tongue, tribe, and nation. We should picture them in Paradise doing what they were created to do: glorifying God and enjoying Him forever!  [CONTINUE READING →](            [A Prayer to Forgive When the Other Person Is Not Sorry - Your Daily Prayer - July 17](  Christopher Eyte Nobody has more experience in offering a pardon to wrongdoers than the Lord. No one is more justified to judge than the Father—but he offers forgiveness. And so must we follow.  [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