A Proven Bridge over Troubled Waters
A Compilation of Encouraging Words to Help Carry You Over When You Feel Like Life Is Trying to Take You Under
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It's late at night and you can't sleep. It's been a rough week because it seemed like everything that could go wrong did go wrong. You turn on the television and nothing holds your attention so you turn it off. You get up and walk through the house making sure all is well. The entire family is sleeping soundly. All seems to be well on the outside, but a troubling undercurrent deep within you tells quite a different story. For days now, your spirit has been so heavy but you don't know why. You feel prompted that something is about to happen, but you don't know what. You decide to go back to bed since all is quiet and still. Finally, you get back out of bed and go down on your knees to tell God about what you are feeling, but nothing comes out but a flood of tears. Ever been there? I surely have. This happens to all of us. However, I encourage you to not be so hard on yourself if you cannot put your words together. Go ahead and cry if you must, but then allow the Lord to re-dress you by giving you a garment of praise in exchange for your spirit of heaviness. Remember, He is the crème de la crème of navigational systems in that He knows exactly where you are and what’s going on inside of you. You may be going through a difficult and devastating season in your life right now, but I invite you to join me in remembering His promise in Romans 8:28 that all things really will work together for your good because you love Him and are called according to His purpose. When you are done reading this book, you will know that the Lord really is A PROVEN BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS.
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“This book will surely encourage you when the storms of life are raging. The words of the Lord will give you hope just when you think you are down for the last count.”
—Toinette Wright, president and founder, Mending Bridges
Regardless of lifestyle, race, education, or socioeconomic background—storms will come.
They will wreak havoc on your personal life, intrude on your professional life, and even threaten your spiritual life. When they come, it’s important not to get discouraged.
Encouragement can help you find hope in despair, and that’s what Val McCray—the wife of a pastor—provides in this book. She’s been walking with the Lord for many years, but she’s the first to admit that she’s endured many storms, made countless mistakes, and suffered heartache and pain along the way.
But Jesus advises us in James 1:2–3 to count it all as joy when we face various tests and trials, because eventually they will produce patience in our lives. When you’re unsettled in spirit, stop and acknowledge it to the Lord. Even if you cannot express what you’re feeling, you’ll find that the Holy Spirit will step in and give meaning to each tear that falls from your eyes.
If you are in any way unsure about the ground on which you currently stand, you’ll find value in this book’s practical and powerful messages, based solely on the word of God. They provide a proven bridge over troubled waters.
About the Author
Val McCray is an encourager with a heart for the hurting and the broken. She provides readers with encouragement, strength and hope. This pastor’s wife, mother and friend truly believe in the power of prayer. She lives in Houston with her husband and daughter.