Why Don’t You Think Positively? - The Crosswalk Devotional - May 11

PLUS...10 Things a Mom Must Always Remember  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      Why Don’t You Think Positively? By Aaron D’Anthony Brown “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” ([Proverbs 17:22]( What’s your story? Not your testimony, but your other story. The one you tell yourself at various points throughout the day. Perhaps when you first awake, as you get ready for work or school. Maybe the story that pops into your mind when you try to fall asleep. This is not a positive story, but a negative one. Ideas about ourselves that develop because of disappointment, hurt, or even sin. There’s a certain narrative I tell myself, depending on the situation. Lies about who I am, what people think of me, or how God sees me. These are all stories I have believed, but they are lies all the same. If you’re human, then you’ve probably struggled with some form of negative thinking. We tell ourselves that we aren’t good enough to apply for a job, not worthy enough for [marriage]( unseen by God, and so much more. The negative thinking is only limited by our imagination. If we decide to live life this way, then we neglect all the good we should say. The truth is that with all the negative things we tell ourselves, we aren’t trapped in the lies. Not if we choose to be unstuck.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Things a Mom Must Always Remember](  Lori Freeland Once a mom, always a mom. We may enter motherhood through different avenues, but whether we cradle our bundles of joy the first moment of their lives or hold them tightly to us later, our love only deepens from the day we first meet. I've been a mom for over twenty-four years. I'll be a mom the rest of my life. It doesn't matter how many birthdays my kids have, how far away they move, or how accomplished they become at taking care of themselves; they're still the babies of my heart.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Is There Any Way to Repair a Broken Relationship?](  Vivian Bricker Your relationship might not be fixed overnight, but with time, effort, and energy, the relationship could be stronger than ever in the future. There is also the chance that the individual you are trying to fix things with will not want to see or talk to you. If this is true for you, respect their decision. Give them time, and don't push them. They will let you know if they want to talk with you in the future.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [17-Year-Old Dad Wins Over Judges With Country Performance On American Idol](  GodTube.com A 17-year-old dad won the judges' approval on American Idol after performing two country tunes during an audition on the popular program.  [WATCH NOW →](        [5 Transformative Ways to Find Joy in God’s Presence](  Whitney Hopler Joy is always available to you, because God is always with you. No matter what circumstances you’re facing, you can find joy by finding God. Here are five ways to find joy in God’s presence.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           According to Romans, what does tribulation produce? A. patience B. mercy C. love D. grace [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 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