Does God Really Want to Meet with Me? - The Crosswalk Devotional - October 26

PLUS...4 Ways to Survive Thanksgiving Alone  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Does God Really Want to Meet with Me? By Megan Evans "How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God." - [Psalm 84:1-2]( (NLT) Messy moments and seasons of life when we have strayed can leave us wondering if God even wants to be around us anymore. Perhaps your heart has asked the question, “does God really want to talk to someone like me right now?” Though the shame of our sin may tell us no, God’s faithful love screams a victorious yes! So then, what does a Holy God do with sinful people like you and me? Thankfully, as He has always done, our Heavenly Father calls us to His side. What a tender welcome into His unfailing love! Like the generations who came before us, He scoops us up, washes us clean, and teaches us how to live under His refuge and blessing. God went to great lengths to prepare His people to be able to meet with Him. All throughout the Bible we see a Holy God pursuing unholy hearts in need of saving. Even when God’s people wandered and strayed, He never stopped loving them and still seeks our hearts to this day. God wants to spend time with us and promises forgiveness and redeeming love when we come to Him. This relationship is the only way our hearts can ever be truly satisfied. The presence of the Lord is indeed a lovely dwelling place and our spirit yearns for it because His presence is where God created us to live out our days.   [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [4 Ways to Survive Thanksgiving Alone](  Jaime Jo Wright And that night, in the silence, my widowed dad wandered home to his empty house. Alone. And I received a text that said, "I've never felt so full in all my life. Thank you, my little turkey." Reach out a hand this Thanksgiving. You may be surprised who reaches back.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [What Do Jars of Clay Teach Us about Thankfulness?](  Meg Bucher Jars of clay remind us of our dependency on God. Our need for Him reminds us to be thankful for His faithfulness. In every situation, He is with us. Every single day, His mercies are new.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [7 Things that Will Keep Me from Coming Back to Your Church](  Cara Meredith I’m guessing we’re not alone in visiting a new church for the first time. Whether you attend the congregation you grew up in, or just celebrated your three-month anniversary in a faith community, I guarantee there are people among you, visiting your church for the first time. Curious as to what turns a new person away? I’ve got seven ideas for you.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           According to 1 Thessalonians, how will the day of the Lord come? A. with trumpets and shouting B. with fire and earthquakes C. like a thief in the night D. like a groom arriving at his wedding [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2022 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