Finding the Strength to Carry On - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 25

PLUS...10 Things You Want to Know about Heaven but Are Embarrassed to Ask [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Finding the Strength to Carry On By Aaron D’Anthony Brown “But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.” [Isaiah 40:31]( What Brings Us Down Exercise enthusiasts across the country know the motto, “If it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t work!” Whether that pain is minor or a serious ache, the truth is, we have to break down muscle in order to build it back up stronger. The same can be said about [faith]( that’s tested. Through trials and tribulations, cries and confessions, we deepen our faith by learning to trust God just a bit more each time. Faith is like a muscle, we get stronger the more we exercise. And like exercise, sometimes we control the weight limit, and sometimes our coach gives us more than we want. “Not yet,” He says against our incessant pleas to quit. Whether we’re dealing with sickness, loss, sorrow, anger, betrayal, or just a long season of waiting, sometimes we get to the point when we don’t think we can keep going. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Things You Want to Know about Heaven but Are Embarrassed to Ask]( Jean E. Jones Artists and movies depict heaven as a colorless place where the occupants sport wings and halos and have nothing better to do than strum harps and lounge on clouds. [CONTINUE READING →]( [What the Book of Job Teaches Us about Our One True Identity]( Amanda Idleman To us, it looked like Job lost all those factors that formulated his identity, but as we found out, his identity was held not in vices, fame, money, or family, but in his eternal, provincial identity as a son of the one true God. [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                                       David started his reign here, and Absalom proclaimed himself king here: A. Jerusalem B. Samaria C. Shechem D. Hebron [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](