Finding Purpose in the Waiting - The Crosswalk Devotional - April 29

PLUS...8 Prayers for When You Can't Sleep  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Finding Purpose in the Waiting By Christine Perry “Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” - [Psalm 37:3]( NKJV Have you ever been disappointed in life? Has God's timing not lined up with your timing? You're not alone. In [Psalm 13]( David cried out in desperation, asking God how long He would forget him. He also asked God how long he must wrestle with his thoughts day after day. Waiting is not for the faint of heart. It takes faith and trust in God. Yet, waiting can save you a lifetime of regrets. Elisabeth Elliot said, "Waiting on God requires the willingness to bear uncertainty, to carry within oneself the unanswered question, lifting the heart to God about it whenever it intrudes upon one's thoughts." Much of our lives involve waiting. When we are children, we wait until we can have more responsibility to drive, buy fast food, and make money. Some of us go to college, anxiously awaiting graduation. We work and wait to find our dream job. As singles, we often wait for [marriage](. If we marry, we often anticipate having children. And then, anticipate those children growing up. Life is a series of endless waiting. But waiting for our waiting isn’t wasted.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [8 Prayers for When You Can't Sleep](  Debbie McDaniel Often when we find ourselves awakened in the middle of the night, worry, fear, and struggles can press hard. Peace feels far away. If you’ve found yourself there recently, here are eight powerful verses and prayers to help you focus your heart and mind on God.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [4 Ways to Guard Our Lives Against Sin](  Amanda Idleman How can we become as serious about sin as God is? Well, the first step is studying God’s Word about what godly living should look like. Here are a few lessons we can apply to our lives about God’s desire for us to be holy.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Andrea Bocelli Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ In The Middle Of Times Square](  GodTube.com One of the world’s most beautiful voices sang a beloved hymn in one of the most visited locations on Earth, making for a wonderful, moving and touching performance.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Most Encouraging Bible Verses That Will Uplift Your Heart and Soul](  Crosswalk.com Editorial Staff May you find these 10 verses with accompanying devotionals encouraging for the days ahead. Trust that God is sovereign and take comfort that His Word is true and lasting.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who was Adam and Eve's firstborn? A. Abel B. Seth C. Cain D. Enoch [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.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 Crosswalk. Â