When God Changes Your Desires - The Crosswalk Devotional - January 4

PLUS...7 Practices That Help Children Know Their True Worth  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( When God Begins to Change Your Desires  By Emily Rose Massey "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” ([Psalm 37:4]( NKJV). When I am pulled into the temptation of complaining about my circumstances, I must ask myself some questions to gain perspective and do a serious heart assessment: if I am always seeking an escape from the discomfort or trial, am I truly satisfied in Christ alone? Am I looking to material things, people, or enjoyable experiences to find peace or joy? Am I truly content with what God has already provided for me in Christ? We know as believers, we can always find answers and direction in the Scriptures. [Psalm 37:4]( tells us to: "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” ([Psalm 37:4]( NKJV). The Hebrew word translated “delight” literally means to be delicate or feminine. It carries the idea of being pliable or sensitive.  In this specific context in [Psalm 37]( it means to be dependent upon God and to derive one’s pleasure from Him.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Practices That Help Children Know Their True Worth](  Heather Riggleman They often wonder if they are enough and struggle to fight the lies they’re being fed. But what if we, as their parents, had the power to change that?  [CONTINUE READING →](       [What Does it Mean to Experience God?](  Chris Swanson Jesus meant it when He said that He would come to us. Christ ascended up to heaven and sent the Holy Spirit to live in and with us. To have the Holy Spirit is to have Jesus.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Classic 1994 Ice Skating Routine To 'Walk This Way' From Scott Hamilton](  GodTube.com Scott Hamilton’s 1994 ice skating routine to “Walk This Way” is most certainly a classic, equally as fun and entertaining to watch today as it was when performed nearly thirty years ago! Enjoy this video, and you’ll understand why Mr. Scott Hamilton was ranked one of the [top eight most popular]( athletes in America just one year before in 1993. The Associated Press reported the results of a national sports study, which placed Scott far ahead of athletes like Michael Jordan, Dan Marino, and Wayne Gretzky! Pretty impressive! Scott doesn’t ease into this performance. It is full of energy from the first note of Aerosmith’s boy-meets-girl hit. Sure, there are all the elements of traditional figure skating, but there is a whole lot more, too! In between the spins and jumps, Scott is shaking, gesturing to the audience, matching his moves to the music—both the instrumental and the lyrical pace and spirit. This song’s lyrics are fast-moving and racy, but not a moment of the performance moves slow. Check out Scott’s playful dance at 7 seconds, his guitar-mimicking moves at 38 seconds, and the hilarious sequence of “walks” that he begins at 60 seconds. Scott is part Olympic athlete, part comedian, and part story-teller. And, his performance is 100% genius from start to finish! The commentator observes that Scott always has his body right over his legs, which, evidently, demonstrates that he is “never out of control.” And, just as he is lamenting that he didn’t put any money on Scott on this particular evening, Scott does a backflip! He does all this while wearing a very garish 90’s costume, to boot! The performance concludes with a spin of epic proportions, a big finish, and a smile from Scott that shows he might very well know he’s just won the 1994 The Gold Figure Skating Championships. [This professional competition]( is open only to those who have already scored Olympic gold. Now 63-years-old, Scott began his professional skating career in 1984 after an abundantly successful amateur career. In the years since, he has been a commentator, appeared on multiple television shows, authored books, and worked on several charitable projects. Scott Hamilton has experienced testicular cancer and three brain tumors, the first of which stunted his growth when he was a child. Tennessee is home to Scott, his wife, and four kids. There’s a lot to know about this incredibly talented individual. One thing is for sure, he knows how to “bring it” on the ice! “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” [Proverbs 15:13](  [WATCH NOW →](        [Need Bedtime Peace? 10 Verses to Help You Sleep](  Dawn Wilson Are you looking for scripture verses to help you relax at bedtime? Here are some that contain truths about rest and sleep to help you peacefully meditate into slumber.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Why did the mother of Jabez give him that name? A. because she believed in God B. because he was a twin C. because he was dedicated to God D. because he was born in sorrow [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. 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