Lift That Shield - Encouragement for Today - April 25, 2023

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today Proverbs 31 Ministries banner] [Sarah Freymuth]April 25, 2023 Lift That Shield [SARAH FREYMUTH]( Lee en [español]( “The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” [Psalm 28:7]( (ESV) We’re finally seeing hints of spring after a long Wisconsin winter. Branches with the tiniest of buds, a warmer wind that isn’t laced with ice that whips across my face. And slowly but surely, a sun that’s staying up in the sky later and later into the early evening hours. But man, how we fought the dark, dreary drudgery of months that buried us inside as we huddled under layers and that left us weary with longing for the days when we could fill our lungs with freshness. I’m worn out — especially from going through depleting anxiety and depression while working my way back from the aftermath of a rough year of health scares for myself and my husband. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Ways to Amp Up Your Prayer Life]( Patricia Engler As essential as we know prayer to be, we may still struggle to pursue the vibrant prayer life which we recognize we need. Sometimes we can all use a little fresh inspiration to pray, whether we’re seasoned prayer warriors or new “spiritual cadets.” On that note, here are 10 ways to amp up your prayer life. [CONTINUE READING →]( [13-Year-Old Turns Into Viral Sensation With 'Moon River' Blind Audition - Audition Videos]( from GodTube.com You have to check out this 13-year-old singer who turned into a viral sensation after her rendition of ‘Moon River’ during the blind auditions on The Voice. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosscards.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2023 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](