The Riches of Christ's Comfort - The Crosswalk Devotional - February 3, 2023

PLUS...12 Meaningful Ways to Pray with Your Grandchildren  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Riches of Christ’s Comfort By Emily Rose Massey “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind” ([Philippians 2:1-2]( ESV). Suffering is a reality for everyone on this earth, including believers. To deny that is to deny the reality of the fact that we live in a fallen world, and Christians are not exempt from the results of it. Remember, the apostles suffered greatly, and many of them died horrendous deaths as martyrs. But it was all for God’s glory and a part of His sovereign plan for their lives. We must remember that Christ is with us in the midst of our trial to bring us through it with perseverance. Not all people have this access to Christ’s comforts; only those who have repented of their sins and trusted in Christ’s righteousness alone ([Ephesians 1:6](. When our heart is agitated, this is the “pillow treatment” in which we can rest our heart and receive God’s overwhelming love ([Psalm 34:8](. In addition to having the nearness of Christ when we are suffering, as believers, we have also been given the gift of the Church. The Church should be carriers of God’s love- extending counsel, fellowship, humility, and service towards one another.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [12 Meaningful Ways to Pray with Your Grandchildren](  May Patterson I wish we’d prayed with our children more than we did. I admit it was hard to find the time—and the energy—but when we did, it was so worth the effort. Maybe you’ve experienced the joy of praying with your kids or grandkids, too. While we made plenty of mistakes, I’ve learned a lot over the years about how to pray (and not to pray) with children. I hope to keep these things in mind as I look forward to praying with my grandchildren someday.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [False Connections through Gossip](  Seth L. Scott Words have significant power in our lives, so words that are spoken carelessly or without truth or proper intent damage everyone involved, the speaker, the hearer, and the offended party  [CONTINUE READING →](            [97-Year-Old Farmer Steals The Show During Classic Johnny Carson Interview](  GodTube.com This piece of vintage video features Johnny Carson in an interview with a show-stealing 97-year-old farmer from Illinois, and every single minute is pure gold!  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Ways to Sabotage Your Marriage (Without Realizing It)](  May Patterson While nobody sets out to sabotage their marriage, it's not that hard to do. And often, we may not realize that we're doing any damage at all—until it's too late. Here are ten ways to sabotage your marriage that I've learned to avoid.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who said to Jesus, `Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee`? A. Simon Peter B. Thomas C. Andrew D. Judas Iscariot [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 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