I Will Be with You - The Crosswalk Devotional - May 21

PLUS...10 Signs of Emotional Abuse in a Relationship [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( I Will Be with You By Emma Danzey [Isaiah 43:2]( says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” When You Pass through the Waters Sometimes we need to be reminded that life is hard. There will be times when we pass through the waters. This means that there will be difficulties and challenges that we cannot avoid. Just like a sailor on a ship who is stuck in the midst of a storm on the water, we too must face the trials of life. We do not get to escape hardship because we follow Christ. In fact, there is a guarantee that we will have hard times. When implies that everyone is going to go through tough times. We do not ever look forward to this, but the next line in [Isaiah 43:2]( brings the blessing and the comfort. It says, “I will be with you.” The [Holy Spirit]( constant presence in our lives is the greatest gift. He is our great comforter. We find our peace and stability in Him even when life is chaotic around us. When You Pass through the Rivers The second part of verse 2 says, “When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” I cannot help but think about the Israelites coming to two very specific bodies of water, The Red Sea and the Jordan River. Both times, the Lord miraculously parted the waters for them to walk through. The first was in escape from their enemies, the second was in getting them to the promised land. When God makes a way for us in a seemingly dangerous place of uncertainty, we have to trust Him as we walk steps of [faith]( forward. He promises that they will not sweep over you. Although we face trials, they cannot ever take away the faith and the salvation that we have in Jesus. He is our anchor. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Signs of Emotional Abuse in a Relationship]( Jen Grice Any relationship can include emotional abuse. At the core of all abuse is the need to have power and control. Any one of us can feel the need to control things or someone else. It becomes a real problem when someone is being emotionally or physically hurt because of that need for power and control. This is when a relationship has reached a toxic level and needs an intervention. Toxic relationships left to escalate could lead to dangerous situations where no one is safe. [CONTINUE READING →]( [3 Reasons Christians Have Hope]( Mary Southerland God's plan for us is good, but we must give up our plan before finding His plan. I have hope because God has a plan for me. I have hope because God has a plan for me - and it is good. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Inspiring Mother Breaks Down after Earning Golden Buzzer with Celine Dion Hit]( During an audition for Canada’s Got Talent, this inspiring mother breaks down after earning a golden buzzer with Celine Dion's hit. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       `For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a ______ in the ______.` A. Canker, bones B. Thief, night C. Lightning, east D. Travail, earth [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2022 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.com - The Devotional. [Link](