In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we address the vital topic of "How to Endure the Worst of Trials." Life is filled with challenges that test our faith and resilience, and it's during these tough times that we often seek God's strength the most. We’ll explore practical strategies for enduring hardships, drawing from biblical examples and personal testimonies of perseverance. Together, we’ll discuss the power of prayer, community support, and the importance of maintaining hope when faced with adversity. By focusing on God’s promises, we can find courage and encouragement to navigate even the darkest valleys.

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In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we address the vital topic of "How to Endure the Worst of Trials." Life is filled with challenges that test our faith and resilience, and it's during these tough times that we often seek God's strength the most. We&rsquo;ll explore practical strategies for enduring hardships, drawing from biblical examples and personal testimonies of perseverance. Together, we&rsquo;ll discuss the power of prayer, community support, and the importance of maintaining hope when faced with adversity. By focusing on God&rsquo;s promises, we can find courage and encouragement to navigate even the darkest valleys.
Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! How have you endured your toughest trials? Share your insights and stories with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email. What lessons have you learned that could inspire others facing their own challenges?
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Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.

Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:

☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It)
☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment
☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life
☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life
☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church
☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer
☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation
☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year

If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.

Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.
Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:
☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It) ☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment ☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life ☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life ☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church ☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer ☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation ☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year
If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/">https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.</a>

7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life.

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How to Endure the Worst of Trials

Motherhood may be one of the most sacred roles God has given—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood in today’s culture. In today’s devotional, Lynette Kittle invites us to take a closer look at what the Bible really says about motherhood and how God designed it with both purpose and power.

Despite society's mixed messages—telling women to prioritize success, beauty, or convenience—Scripture reminds us that life itself begins in the womb, shaped by the hands of God:

“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” —Psalm 139:13

While childbirth comes with pain—a result of the fall in Genesis 3—God still calls it a blessing, a sacred invitation to partner with Him in the miracle of life. Even Jesus came through a mother, because that’s how God designed humanity to flourish.

We encourage you to pray:
“Lord, thank You for the gift of life. Help me honor the role of motherhood—whether I’m a mom, have one, or am still healing from what motherhood has meant in my life. Remind me that You are the Giver of every life, and that no person is here by accident.”

In a world that often minimizes motherhood, God elevates it. He sees, honors, and blesses the mothers, the births, and every life created in love.

Let this be your reminder: Whether you were born through natural means, technology, or adoption—God formed you. He knows you. He chose you.

Join the Conversation:
How has your view of motherhood been shaped by culture or by Scripture? What gives you hope when thinking about life, legacy, and God’s design? Let us know @LifeaudioNetwork or by email—we’d love to hear your story and walk with you in faith.

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Full Transcript Below:

Taking a Closer Look at Motherhood

(719 words)

By Lynette Kittle

“A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world”--John 16:21

Motherhood has taken a hit over the years with women’s careers and educational pursuits taking the forefront, along with abortion, convincing women that being a mother isn’t worth the time, effort, or cost it takes to carry, birth, and care for a child.

But without mothers, of course, none of us would experience life, except Adam and Eve, who were the only people in the history of the earth to enter life without one.

Genesis 1:27 explains how they came to life. “So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.”

Since then, even if babies are created in a Petri dish or test tube, they’ve needed a woman to make it possible. Even Jesus came to earth through a mother, because that’s how God designed humanity to multiply.

Motherhood’s Curse

Because of the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, sin brought with it a curse affecting childbirth. As Genesis 3:16 describes, “To the woman He said, ‘I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”

Because of the pain and suffering attached to giving birth, some women opt out of carrying a child, afraid to experience the pain and discomfort associated with it, some fearful of the bodily changes that occur with new life growing within one’s body brings with it.

More and more mothers today are finding surrogates to bear the brunt of childbirth risks for them, some for health and infertility reasons and concerns, others so carrying a child doesn’t interfere with their careers or affect their physical appearance.

Motherhood’s Gift

Even though motherhood comes with a curse, it also comes as a gift, too. 1 Timothy 2:15 explains, “But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.”

God, the Giver of all life, created motherhood, entrusting women with both the pain and joy of bearing children and placing His blessing upon the process. As Genesis 1:28 explains, “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’”

Although humanity has found various ways around the natural process of baby making, still, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him” (Psalm 127:3).

No matter how humans attempt to create new life, God is still the Giver of Life. It is He who knows and forms babies, giving them life, regardless of how humans discover how to orchestrate their beginnings.

God told the prophet Jeremiah that, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations” (Jeremiah 1:5).

He is the only life-source for humanity. “Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being” (Genesis 2:7).

However babies are conceived, God is still the one forming them and breathing life into their tiny human bodies. As Psalm 139:13 describes, “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.”

Science and technology, as powerful as they may seem, cannot bring life into this world without God because it isn’t possible without His hand and His design for the creation of life.

Intersecting Faith & Life:  Are you struggling with the idea of motherhood and how life is created? If so, look to God’s word for clarification. Or, if you came into this world in an unconventional way, don’t let it deter you from the fact that God created you, not science or technology. He is the one who formed you and gave you life.

Further Reading: A Prayer to Treasure the Sanctity of Life

https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-daily-prayer/a-prayer-to-treasure-the-sanctity-of-life.html

Motherhood may be one of the most sacred roles God has given&mdash;but it&rsquo;s also one of the most misunderstood in today&rsquo;s culture. In today&rsquo;s devotional, Lynette Kittle invites us to take a closer look at what the Bible really says about motherhood and how God designed it with both purpose and power.
Despite society's mixed messages&mdash;telling women to prioritize success, beauty, or convenience&mdash;Scripture reminds us that life itself begins in the womb, shaped by the hands of God:
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&ldquo;For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother&rsquo;s womb.&rdquo; &mdash;Psalm 139:13
</blockquote>
While childbirth comes with pain&mdash;a result of the fall in Genesis 3&mdash;God still calls it a blessing, a sacred invitation to partner with Him in the miracle of life. Even Jesus came through a mother, because that&rsquo;s how God designed humanity to flourish.
We encourage you to pray: &ldquo;Lord, thank You for the gift of life. Help me honor the role of motherhood&mdash;whether I&rsquo;m a mom, have one, or am still healing from what motherhood has meant in my life. Remind me that You are the Giver of every life, and that no person is here by accident.&rdquo;
In a world that often minimizes motherhood, God elevates it. He sees, honors, and blesses the mothers, the births, and every life created in love.
Let this be your reminder: Whether you were born through natural means, technology, or adoption&mdash;God formed you. He knows you. He chose you.
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Join the Conversation: How has your view of motherhood been shaped by culture or by Scripture? What gives you hope when thinking about life, legacy, and God&rsquo;s design? Let us know @LifeaudioNetwork or by email&mdash;we&rsquo;d love to hear your story and walk with you in faith.
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Full Transcript Below:
Taking a Closer Look at Motherhood
(719 words)
By Lynette Kittle
&ldquo;A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world&rdquo;--John 16:21
Motherhood has taken a hit over the years with women&rsquo;s careers and educational pursuits taking the forefront, along with abortion, convincing women that being a mother isn&rsquo;t worth the time, effort, or cost it takes to carry, birth, and care for a child.
But without mothers, of course, none of us would experience life, except Adam and Eve, who were the only people in the history of the earth to enter life without one.
Genesis 1:27 explains how they came to life. &ldquo;So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.&rdquo;
Since then, even if babies are created in a Petri dish or test tube, they&rsquo;ve needed a woman to make it possible. Even Jesus came to earth through a mother, because that&rsquo;s how God designed humanity to multiply.
Motherhood&rsquo;s Curse
Because of the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, sin brought with it a curse affecting childbirth. As Genesis 3:16 describes, &ldquo;To the woman He said, &lsquo;I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.&rdquo;
Because of the pain and suffering attached to giving birth, some women opt out of carrying a child, afraid to experience the pain and discomfort associated with it, some fearful of the bodily changes that occur with new life growing within one&rsquo;s body brings with it.
More and more mothers today are finding surrogates to bear the brunt of childbirth risks for them, some for health and infertility reasons and concerns, others so carrying a child doesn&rsquo;t interfere with their careers or affect their physical appearance.
Motherhood&rsquo;s Gift
Even though motherhood comes with a curse, it also comes as a gift, too. 1 Timothy 2:15 explains, &ldquo;But women will be saved through childbearing&mdash;if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.&rdquo;
God, the Giver of all life, created motherhood, entrusting women with both the pain and joy of bearing children and placing His blessing upon the process. As Genesis 1:28 explains, &ldquo;God blessed them and said to them, &lsquo;Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.&rsquo;&rdquo;
Although humanity has found various ways around the natural process of baby making, still, &ldquo;Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him&rdquo; (Psalm 127:3).
No matter how humans attempt to create new life, God is still the Giver of Life. It is He who knows and forms babies, giving them life, regardless of how humans discover how to orchestrate their beginnings.
God told the prophet Jeremiah that, &ldquo;Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations&rdquo; (Jeremiah 1:5).
He is the only life-source for humanity. &ldquo;Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being&rdquo; (Genesis 2:7).
However babies are conceived, God is still the one forming them and breathing life into their tiny human bodies. As Psalm 139:13 describes, &ldquo;For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother&rsquo;s womb.&rdquo;
Science and technology, as powerful as they may seem, cannot bring life into this world without God because it isn&rsquo;t possible without His hand and His design for the creation of life.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:&nbsp; Are you struggling with the idea of motherhood and how life is created? If so, look to God&rsquo;s word for clarification. Or, if you came into this world in an unconventional way, don&rsquo;t let it deter you from the fact that God created you, not science or technology. He is the one who formed you and gave you life.
Further Reading:&nbsp;A Prayer to Treasure the Sanctity of Life
https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/your-daily-prayer/a-prayer-to-treasure-the-sanctity-of-life.html

Taking A Closer Look at Motherhood

What’s keeping you in chains today—sin, fear, or something else? Vivian Bricker reminds us that Jesus has already won our freedom, but too often we live as if we’re still locked in a self-made prison. It’s time to step into the light, leave behind old patterns, and walk confidently in the freedom Christ provides.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways

✅ Jesus’ freedom is eternal and unshakeable.
Christ died to free us from sin, fear, and bondage.

✅ We build our own prisons when we stay in sin or fear.
Even when we think we’re in control, sin controls us.

✅ Freedom means walking in obedience and confidence.
Let go of fear and sin, and embrace the abundant life God offers.

🛠️ Intersecting Faith & Life


Are you walking in the freedom Jesus offers—or stuck in a prison of sin or fear?


What steps can you take today to walk away from what’s holding you back?


Pray and ask Jesus to help you live in the full freedom He’s already given you.

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Full Transcript Below:

Christ Has Set Us Free

By Vivian Bricker

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1).

When we think of freedom, we normally think of America gaining independence from Britain. In America, this is what we celebrate on the Fourth of July—our independence. It is common for us to celebrate our independence and freedom on this day, yet most of us are still living in a prison we have constructed for ourselves. Despite the Lord having already set us free by blessing us with salvation, we are still living in a manmade prison. 

Whenever we are actively living in sin, we are building a prison around ourselves. Even if we might think we have everything “covered” or “controlled,” we really do not. We are never in control of sin—it is controlling us. This is why we must not become calloused to sin. Sin is sin, no matter what sin it might be.

Many people think certain sins are more severe than others, but all sins are equal. If we commit one sin, it is just as bad as committing all of them. This is because God does not treat sin lightly. There are consequences for our sins that will prevail in our lives. We might think we have everything under control, yet when things start turning sour, we can only blame ourselves. 

Sin is not good, and as Christians, we don't need to promote it. I have seen too many people turn away from God by engaging in a life of sin, and it only eats away at their hearts. Rather than continuing to live in a state of slavery to sin, we need to step out of the chains. The Lord has already set us free, and we need to continue to walk in this freedom.

Jesus’ Freedom

The Apostle Paul tells us, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). As Paul says in this passage, Jesus has set us free. With this freedom, we need to stand firm and not allow ourselves to be burdened again by the yoke of slavery. The freedom the Lord has given us is eternal, constant, and steadfast. 

Instead of locking ourselves away in our own prisons, we need to step out into the light. In this light, we see Jesus and the freedom He died for us to possess. Freedom is never given for nothing. Rather, Jesus had to die for our sins in order for this freedom to come to us. With this in mind, we need to take hold of this freedom, turn away from sin, and bring glory to the Lord. Praise Him, thank Him, and walk in obedience to His Word. 

The more we do this, the more we will begin truly living in the freedom of Christ. Maybe we are not struggling with a specific sin right now, but we are dealing with fear. We don't need to let fear keeps us in prison, either. With the Lord’s freedom, we can step out of our prison of fear and walk in the confidence of the Lord. Jesus is always protecting us, and there is no reason to fear. 

No matter what you are being held a slave to today, give it over to Jesus. He has already given you freedom, and it is time to take it. The Lord loves us and wants us to live in the freedom of the abundant life He has given us. There is no time to continue to be a slave to sin, fear, or anything else. Jesus has set us free,, and this freedom will never be taken away.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Are you currently walking in the freedom of Jesus? Why or why not? 

Does the prison of sin, fear, or something else cause you to feel safer? If so, explain. 

What would it look like to remove yourself from your self-made prison?

“Dear Jesus, I've been living in a prison for too long. You have set me free, and I'm taking hold of it today. Whenever I start drifting back to my prison, please pull me toward You. Thank You for Your freedom, Lord. I know You went to great lengths to set me free. I praise You, Amen.”

Further Reading: 
John 10:10
2 Peter 2:19
John 8:36

What&rsquo;s keeping you in chains today&mdash;sin, fear, or something else? Vivian Bricker reminds us that Jesus has already won our freedom, but too often we live as if we&rsquo;re still locked in a self-made prison. It&rsquo;s time to step into the light, leave behind old patterns, and walk confidently in the freedom Christ provides.
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🔑 3 Key Takeaways
✅ Jesus&rsquo; freedom is eternal and unshakeable. Christ died to free us from sin, fear, and bondage.
✅ We build our own prisons when we stay in sin or fear. Even when we think we&rsquo;re in control, sin controls us.
✅ Freedom means walking in obedience and confidence. Let go of fear and sin, and embrace the abundant life God offers.
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🛠️ Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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Are you walking in the freedom Jesus offers&mdash;or stuck in a prison of sin or fear?
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What steps can you take today to walk away from what&rsquo;s holding you back?
</li>
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Pray and ask Jesus to help you live in the full freedom He&rsquo;s already given you.
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
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Full Transcript Below:
Christ Has Set Us Free
By Vivian Bricker
&ldquo;It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery&rdquo; (Galatians 5:1).
When we think of freedom, we normally think of America gaining independence from Britain. In America, this is what we celebrate on the Fourth of July&mdash;our independence. It is common for us to celebrate our independence and freedom on this day, yet most of us are still living in a prison we have constructed for ourselves. Despite the Lord having already set us free by blessing us with salvation, we are still living in a manmade prison.&nbsp;
Whenever we are actively living in sin, we are building a prison around ourselves. Even if we might think we have everything &ldquo;covered&rdquo; or &ldquo;controlled,&rdquo; we really do not. We are never in control of sin&mdash;it is controlling us. This is why we must not become calloused to sin. Sin is sin, no matter what sin it might be.
Many people think certain sins are more severe than others, but all sins are equal. If we commit one sin, it is just as bad as committing all of them. This is because God does not treat sin lightly. There are consequences for our sins that will prevail in our lives. We might think we have everything under control, yet when things start turning sour, we can only blame ourselves.&nbsp;
Sin is not good, and as Christians, we don't need to promote it. I have seen too many people turn away from God by engaging in a life of sin, and it only eats away at their hearts. Rather than continuing to live in a state of slavery to sin, we need to step out of the chains. The Lord has already set us free, and we need to continue to walk in this freedom.
Jesus&rsquo; Freedom
The Apostle Paul tells us, &ldquo;It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery&rdquo; (Galatians 5:1). As Paul says in this passage, Jesus has set us free. With this freedom, we need to stand firm and not allow ourselves to be burdened again by the yoke of slavery. The freedom the Lord has given us is eternal, constant, and steadfast.&nbsp;
Instead of locking ourselves away in our own prisons, we need to step out into the light. In this light, we see Jesus and the freedom He died for us to possess. Freedom is never given for nothing. Rather, Jesus had to die for our sins in order for this freedom to come to us. With this in mind, we need to take hold of this freedom, turn away from sin, and bring glory to the Lord. Praise Him, thank Him, and walk in obedience to His Word.&nbsp;
The more we do this, the more we will begin truly living in the freedom of Christ. Maybe we are not struggling with a specific sin right now, but we are dealing with fear. We don't need to let fear keeps us in prison, either. With the Lord&rsquo;s freedom, we can step out of our prison of fear and walk in the confidence of the Lord. Jesus is always protecting us, and there is no reason to fear.&nbsp;
No matter what you are being held a slave to today, give it over to Jesus. He has already given you freedom, and it is time to take it. The Lord loves us and wants us to live in the freedom of the abundant life He has given us. There is no time to continue to be a slave to sin, fear, or anything else. Jesus has set us free,, and this freedom will never be taken away.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Are you currently walking in the freedom of Jesus? Why or why not?&nbsp;
Does the prison of sin, fear, or something else cause you to feel safer? If so, explain.&nbsp;
What would it look like to remove yourself from your self-made prison?
&ldquo;Dear Jesus, I've been living in a prison for too long. You have set me free, and I'm taking hold of it today. Whenever I start drifting back to my prison, please pull me toward You. Thank You for Your freedom, Lord. I know You went to great lengths to set me free. I praise You, Amen.&rdquo;
Further Reading:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">John 10:10</li>
<li aria-level="1">2 Peter 2:19</li>
<li aria-level="1">John 8:36</li>
</ul>

Christ Has Set Us Free

Ever felt like God is distant or silent in your struggles? Megan J. Conner reminds us of the powerful truth from Romans 8: absolutely nothing can separate us from God’s love. Whether you’ve drifted through busyness, pain, or doubt, God’s presence remains constant and faithful.

🔑 3 Key Takeaways

✅ God’s love is constant—even when we can’t feel it.
His nearness doesn’t depend on our emotions or circumstances.

✅ Distractions and pain can cloud our awareness of God.
We may drift away, but He never leaves.

✅ Nothing in all creation can sever God’s love.
Not sin, failure, hardship, or even death can break His commitment to us.

🛠️ Intersecting Faith & Life


Have you been distracted or discouraged, feeling far from God?


How does Romans 8 reshape your view of God’s nearness and faithfulness?


Take time today to reflect and invite God back into every corner of your heart.

📚 Further Reading


Romans 8


Psalm 145

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Full Transcript Below:

Inseparable

By Megan J. Conner

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword...? For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Rom. 8:35-39 (NIV)

Have you ever felt like God was nowhere to be found? Chaos and confusion seem to be your constant companions, yet it appears you are battling through it all alone. Despite your best efforts, you fail to recognize the presence of the Lord in it with you. The silence and His apparent absence leave you discouraged and disappointed. Where is the Lord?

The Word of God assures us that “…the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you, (Deut. 31:6, NIV).” Even when we can’t see it, He is with us.  His Holy Spirit remains within us.  His Word also promises, “The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” If these promises are true, why then do we feel so distant from our Heavenly Father?

The perceived chasm between us and the Lord is likely the result of our own choices and actions. Often, our disappointment, hurt, or confusion about circumstances in our lives cause us to retreat from our true source of comfort. We may be fully aware of this withdrawal if there is clear resentment or frustration present. Perhaps we are questioning God’s goodness and justice when faced with unwelcome and sometimes shocking dilemmas. In other seasons, we find ourselves far from the Lord and have no idea how we got there. We believe God has abandoned us but the truth is, we allowed distraction, the busyness of life, and the things of this world to consume our thoughts.  Before we know it, our hearts have waxed cold, and we struggle to feel a sense of intimacy with the One we love. 

Regardless of how or why we may have wandered away from the source of Living Water, there is less distance than we imagine in between us of the Lord. Our scripture today from Romans chapter eight boldly declares there is NOTHING that can separate us from the love of God. Not hardship, not persecution; not famine or sword, not height or depth, not even death or life… There is nothing in all of creation that can separate us from the love of God. Isn’t that so incredibly powerful? There is nothing you can or cannot do that would cause the Lord to abandon you.  There are no circumstances that would compel Him to distance Himself from you. No failures, no sin… not even the finality of death itself can disconnect you from your Heavenly Father.

This kind of constancy is unfathomable to us.  In a world where divorce rates are high, loved ones are lost to disease, and everything here on earth comes to an end, an eternal, unconditional commitment to love us and remain with us is almost beyond our comprehension. Yet, this is the height and the depth of God’s love for us. No matter where you find yourself today, He is near.  He has not left you, or abandoned you. Turn to Him today and remember… His love for you is inseparable.  

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Have you felt like God was distant in your life? If so, how does today’s devotional shift your perspective? Can you see how scripture clearly illustrates God’s faithfulness and nearness to you? Do you believe that the Lord would never abandon or forsake you? Why or why not? 

Take some time today to ask the Lord the show you areas of your heart where you have wandered from Him. Have you been distracted, preferring and prioritizing the things of this world and the busyness of life instead of spending time with Him? Or have there been painful experiences that have caused you the question God’s goodness in the midst of your hardships? No matter where you find yourself today, know that the Lord is there and patiently waiting for you to crack open the door of your heart and once again invite Him in. 

Further Reading:

Romans 8

Psalm 145

Ever felt like God is distant or silent in your struggles? Megan J. Conner reminds us of the powerful truth from Romans 8: absolutely nothing can separate us from God&rsquo;s love. Whether you&rsquo;ve drifted through busyness, pain, or doubt, God&rsquo;s presence remains constant and faithful.
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🔑 3 Key Takeaways
✅ God&rsquo;s love is constant&mdash;even when we can&rsquo;t feel it. His nearness doesn&rsquo;t depend on our emotions or circumstances.
✅ Distractions and pain can cloud our awareness of God. We may drift away, but He never leaves.
✅ Nothing in all creation can sever God&rsquo;s love. Not sin, failure, hardship, or even death can break His commitment to us.
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🛠️ Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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Have you been distracted or discouraged, feeling far from God?
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How does Romans 8 reshape your view of God&rsquo;s nearness and faithfulness?
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Take time today to reflect and invite God back into every corner of your heart.
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📚 Further Reading
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Romans 8
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Psalm 145
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Full Transcript Below:
Inseparable
By Megan J. Conner
&ldquo;Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword...? For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.&rdquo; Rom. 8:35-39 (NIV)
Have you ever felt like God was nowhere to be found? Chaos and confusion seem to be your constant companions, yet it appears you are battling through it all alone. Despite your best efforts, you fail to recognize the presence of the Lord in it with you. The silence and His apparent absence leave you discouraged and disappointed. Where is the Lord?
The Word of God assures us that &ldquo;&hellip;the LORD&nbsp;your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you, (Deut. 31:6, NIV).&rdquo; Even when we can&rsquo;t see it, He is with us.&nbsp; His Holy Spirit remains within us.&nbsp; His Word also promises, &ldquo;The LORD&nbsp;is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.&rdquo; If these promises are true, why then do we feel so distant from our Heavenly Father?
The perceived chasm between us and the Lord is likely the result of our own choices and actions. Often, our disappointment, hurt, or confusion about circumstances in our lives cause us to retreat from our true source of comfort. We may be fully aware of this withdrawal if there is clear resentment or frustration present. Perhaps we are questioning God&rsquo;s goodness and justice when faced with unwelcome and sometimes shocking dilemmas. In other seasons, we find ourselves far from the Lord and have no idea how we got there. We believe God has abandoned us but the truth is, we allowed distraction, the busyness of life, and the things of this world to consume our thoughts.&nbsp; Before we know it, our hearts have waxed cold, and we struggle to feel a sense of intimacy with the One we love.&nbsp;
Regardless of how or why we may have wandered away from the source of Living Water, there is less distance than we imagine in between us of the Lord. Our scripture today from Romans chapter eight boldly declares there is NOTHING that can separate us from the love of God. Not hardship, not persecution; not famine or sword, not height or depth, not even death or life&hellip; There is nothing in all of creation that can separate us from the love of God. Isn&rsquo;t that so incredibly powerful? There is nothing you can or cannot do that would cause the Lord to abandon you.&nbsp; There are no circumstances that would compel Him to distance Himself from you. No failures, no sin&hellip; not even the finality of death itself can disconnect you from your Heavenly Father.
This kind of constancy is unfathomable to us.&nbsp; In a world where divorce rates are high, loved ones are lost to disease, and everything here on earth comes to an end, an eternal, unconditional commitment to love us and remain with us is almost beyond our comprehension. Yet, this is the height and the depth of God&rsquo;s love for us. No matter where you find yourself today, He is near.&nbsp; He has not left you, or abandoned you. Turn to Him today and remember&hellip; His love for you is inseparable.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Have you felt like God was distant in your life? If so, how does today&rsquo;s devotional shift your perspective? Can you see how scripture clearly illustrates God&rsquo;s faithfulness and nearness to you? Do you believe that the Lord would never abandon or forsake you? Why or why not?&nbsp;
Take some time today to ask the Lord the show you areas of your heart where you have wandered from Him. Have you been distracted, preferring and prioritizing the things of this world and the busyness of life instead of spending time with Him? Or have there been painful experiences that have caused you the question God&rsquo;s goodness in the midst of your hardships? No matter where you find yourself today, know that the Lord is there and patiently waiting for you to crack open the door of your heart and once again invite Him in.&nbsp;
Further Reading:
Romans 8
Psalm 145

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