Clinging to God’s Promises - Encouragement for Today - August 17, 2022

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today [Zahra from Iran]August 17, 2022 Clinging to God’s Promises [ZAHRA FROM IRAN]( Lee en [español]( “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures … Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me …” [Psalm 23:1-2]( (ESV) Editor’s Note: In Iran, anyone who follows Jesus must do so in secrecy. House churches are always in danger of being raided, and Christians who lead and participate in a house church live at risk of arrest and imprisonment. The country makes it difficult for any Christians to work, go to school or have a normal life. Zahra and her family were forced to flee Iran after she and her husband were imprisoned for their faith. I grew up in a Muslim family. So when my husband, Ali, became a Christian, I was hesitant. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [20 Psalms to Read When Life Is Miserable]( Sue Schlesman The Psalms are meant to be sung and prayed, and there are specific psalms that were written to help us when life it bleak and we feel miserable. [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Pastor]( Joe McKeever Listening to the gripes of the Lord’s people is standard fare for ministers. They ought to teach courses on it in seminary. Someone please tell the newly ordained to get ready. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosscards.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 Encouragement for Today. [Link](