Looking for the Lord's Nearness in Postpartum - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 23

PLUS...10 Powerful Gifts to Pass On to the Next Generation  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Looking for the Lord’s Nearness in Postpartum By Emily Rose Massey “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” - [Psalm 145:18]( ESV I reflect on my postpartum experience after my first son was born, I am burdened to pray for other mothers who may be struggling like I did. There were no concerns at my six-week postpartum check-up regarding signs of postpartum depression or [anxiety]( so I thought I was free and clear from the dreaded PPD. But as the weeks went on, I began to experience behavior and emotions that did not seem normal. I constantly argued with my husband over the most insignificant things, and I felt like I had no support, even though that couldn’t have been further from the truth. My husband is the most supportive and selfless man I know. I would belittle and snap at the drop of a hat. I was suffering continuously from anxiety attacks to the point of hyperventilation because I didn’t like who I was becoming.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Powerful Gifts to Pass On to the Next Generation](  Janet Thompson Prayer, listening, time, and more are good gifts to give the next generation. Here's a list of 10 wonderful ways to bestow a legacy of love.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [The One Thing Satan Really Wants to Take from You](  Clarence L. Haynes Jr. Satan does not have an insatiable desire for your belongings. He is not fixated on your house, your car, your bank account, or your job. In fact, these material possessions hardly register to him, unless he can exploit them to undermine your faith and hinder your relationship with God.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [17-Year-Old Blind Musician Earns Golden Buzzer After Simon Asks For 2nd Song](  GodTube.com One young woman with a physical disability stunned the studio audience and the judges on America’s Got Talent with her outstanding Golden Buzzer-winning performances.  [WATCH NOW →](        [A Letter to the Christian Who Hasn't Been to Church in a While](  Lindsey Maestas “I love Jesus, but I don’t do church.” This is the beginning of a conversation that I have had countless times with people of all different ages, backgrounds and experiences.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           What was a `publican`? A. A tax collector B. A Roman commander C. A Jewish temple officer D. A riotous drunkard [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