What to Do If Hurt Happens - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 20

PLUS...5 Powerful Prayers for Protection in the Storms of Life [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( What to Do If Hurt Happens By Lynette Kittle “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” - [Colossians 3:13]( As Christians, we hope we can count on those we meet in church or Christian settings to be loving, kind, and compassionate in every situation. Unfortunately, disillusionment, wounds, and hurts can occur when these unrealistic ideas of perfect Christian relationships shatter, collapse, and leave us feeling devastated and lost in many ways. Dealing With Failed Expectations A few years ago, a friend asked for [prayer]( for her father, who felt driven away from the church where her family had served for over a decade. Following the separation, he seemed broken from the experience, leaving her deeply concerned with her Dad’s lack of focus and passion for the things of God. Sadly like so many individuals, the fellow Christians at his church had disappointed him and let him down in a spiritually devastating way. Because they are individuals who say they love God, his expectations for their behavior and treatment of one another were so much higher than what he experienced. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [5 Powerful Prayers for Protection in the Storms of Life]( Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one." (2 Thessalonians 3:3) [CONTINUE READING →]( [3 Ways the Bible Can Inspire You]( Mary Southerland When sin is released from our lives - we grow in our character. When we grow in our character, we find freedom. Scripture isn’t simply meant to give us a list of rules and regulations but to lead us to wisdom, Jesus, and a fulfilled life. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Elvis Presley's Grandson Stuns The Judges With 'Love Me Tender' Audition]( This guy can sing and his ancestry will amaze you even more. In this video, Elvis Presley’s grandson stuns the judges with his “Love Me Tender” audition. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       About whom did John the Baptist say, `I am not fit to carry his sandals`? A. Jesus B. Zechariah C. Elizabeth D. Peter [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](