When Trusting God Feels Hard - Encouragement for Today - January 5, 2024

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Dr. Joel Muddamalle]January 5, 2024 When Trusting God Feels Hard [DR. JOEL MUDDAMALLE]( Lee en [español]( “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.” [Proverbs 3:5-6]( (CSB) Three little voices yelled in unison, “But, Dad, you promised!” Six brown eyes were staring at me, shocked and hurt that I had broken my promise. The day before, I had promised to take my kids out on a “dad date” for pizza and ice cream. But that promised trip was no longer possible the next day. As I looked at my kids’ faces, I saw something that hurt my heart — I had broken their trust.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Signs You Love Money Too Much](  Dawn Wilson To develop a healthy, biblical relationship with money, we must build on this truth: God owns us and everything we have.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [10 Effective Ways to Grow Your Relationship with Your Teenage Kids](  Michelle S. Lazurek As a mother of a fourteen-year-old and a twelve –year-old, my role as their mother is changing. No longer am I the main person to speak into their lives. They now tell their friends more about what is new in their lives than what they tell me. They want to spend more time with their friends and less time with me. This is tough on me as I’m struggling to figure out my role in their lives. But there are still ways I can have a presence in their lives without being the main voice.  [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