Doing Hard Things Afraid - Encouragement for Today - December 31, 2021

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today [Shala W. Graham]December 31, 2021 Doing Hard Things Afraid [SHALA W. GRAHAM]( Lee en [español]( “We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy …” ‭‭[Colossians 1:11]( (NLT) ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ As I stood with my hands raised and one foot forward, the floor looked so far away. I was nervous. I was paralyzed. I had already done it successfully once that morning, but fear gripped me. Each time I tried again, fear foiled my follow-through. At my gym that morning, we were working on skills for handstand push-ups, starting with kick-ups. I know … Why would I ever want to do that?! But there I was, doing a front handspring into a wall so that I would end in a handstand against the wall. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Things Selfish People Always Do in Relationships]( Jolene Underwood I’m describing me here, maybe some of you too. I know how challenging it can be to admit selfishness. I also know God’s peace that follows. [CONTINUE READING →]( [14-Year-Old Plays Guitar And Sings Dolly Parton Classic 'I Will Always Love You']( Check out this talented 14-year-old on The Voice Kids who plays and sings guitar to Dolly Parton’s classic song ‘I Will Always Love You.’ [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosscards.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 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 Encouragement for Today. [Link](