Finding Hope Again - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 4

PLUS...10 Ways (Other Than Tithing) to Invest in God’s Kingdom  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Finding Hope Again By Aaron D’Anthony Brown “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” - [Romans 8:28]( Longing for the End In the midst of suffering, we often want to escape, distract ourselves, and lighten the load. At our worst, we want to die. Suffering is difficult, and though we can often see the merits once the hardship has passed, we would much rather have control over how, when, and how long we suffer. Without those elements, we struggle and are tempted to despair. Yet, God’s Word informs us our suffering serves a purpose. His purpose. Though we long to end our toils, God’s Word indicates our struggles have meaning. Meaning that often eludes our understanding at the moment. Giving advice to someone else who’s in a predicament usually comes easily. We offer them not only potential solutions but clarity. When the roles are reversed, however, even after we hear someone’s suggestions, confusion remains. The situation can leave our perspective clouded. And the more dire the situation or, the longer the suffering lasts, the greater our angst. We lose hope, figuring our best days are behind us. Thankfully, this is not true. Our suffering will not last forever, and our best days can lie ahead. But first, we have to change our perspective. With a change in perspective, our longing for the end can become hope for a new beginning.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Ways (Other Than Tithing) to Invest in God’s Kingdom](  Lori Hatcher Perhaps God has blessed you with a surplus or a desire to sacrifice your time, talent, or treasure. How can you invest in God’s kingdom?  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Prayers for the School Year](  Laura Bailey As excited as I am to watch my children reconnect with old friends, grow their knowledge, and embark on new adventures, I often wrestle with the "what-ifs" the new school year also brings.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Firefighter Adopts Baby Girl Placed In Baby Box At His Fire Station](  GodTube.com A baby girl, left in a baby box at a Florida fire station, now has a home after being adopted by one of the firefighters on duty.  [WATCH NOW →](        [8 Signs You're a Titus 2 Woman](  John Barnett You've likely heard about what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman. But what does it look like to live as a Titus 2 woman?  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who was thrown into the lion's den? A. Daniel B. David C. Jeremiah D. Isaiah [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