The Joy of Our Security in Christ - Encouragement for Today - August 5, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Chelsea Damon]August 5, 2024 The Joy of Our Security in Christ [CHELSEA DAMON]( Lee en [español]( “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” [Matthew 11:28]( (NIV)‬‬‬ Growing up, I often longed for security, belonging and happiness. But the more I pursued these good things apart from God, the more they seemed to pull me away from my faith and consume me. My intense need to belong overshadowed every thought and informed every decision. I compromised my values to feel accepted by friends and secure in my romantic relationships. I didn’t feel worthy of the God I pledged my life to. So over the years, my desires continued waging war within me ([James 4:1](.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Reasons to Get Involved at Church Even When Our Schedule Is Full](  Britt Mooney We all get busy, but we must prioritize what matters most, like being involved in a local church. But what are some more specific ways we gain abundant life from a local church? Here are seven reasons to get involved in church even when our schedule is full.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [7 Powerful Morning Prayers to Begin Your Day](  Jessica Brodie Coaches often advise people embarking on a lifestyle change to start their day with a positive, affirming routine that both centers and energizes them. Starting the day “right” often leads to a strong noon, and that momentum carries through until nightfall. Similarly, starting your day in prayer, by bowing heart, mind, and soul to the Lord of the universe, can propel your day from ho-hum to positively sparking with the fire of the Holy Spirit.  [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