Sing for Joy - The Crosswalk Devotional - May 18

PLUS...What to Do When a Loved One "Comes Out"  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Sing for Joy By Whitney Hopler “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our [salvation]( – [Psalm 95:1]( NIV If you ever see me driving on a road or walking on a nature trail, you may catch me singing. I often sing while doing chores at home too. For years, I sang in church worship groups and in school and college choirs. And yes, like many people, I also love to sing in the shower. There’s something about singing that brings me joy. Usually, the songs I sing are praise songs since I love to[Â]( God]( by singing to him. Singing helps me notice God’s presence with me. While I know with my mind that God is always with me, I know that with my heart while singing. God’s love reaches me as I reach out to him through a song. I sing no matter what circumstances I face or how I feel. I sometimes sing more when I’m feeling down than when I’m feeling upbeat. Why? Because I know that by the end of a song, I’ll feel better than I did when I began. Singing makes me more aware that God – the source of my hope and help – is right there with me. It’s as if I’m opening my soul to joy when I lift my voice in song. The act of singing is more than just an expression of emotion. It’s a powerful way to connect with God and bring ourselves closer to him. Through singing, we can open our hearts and minds to God’s presence and allow him to work in and through us. Singing can help us find joy by focusing on the present moment, where we can notice God’s presence. [Psalm 16:11]( (CSB) says of God: “In your presence is abundant joy.” The fact that God chooses to be with us is something to celebrate! There’s no greater gift than our all-loving, all-powerful God choosing to be in a relationship with us. [Psalm 95:1]( encourages us to “sing for joy to the LORD” and “shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” We should celebrate the fact that God is our firm foundation – our source of strength and stability.[Â]( he is steadfast and faithful, we[ can turn to God for joy]( and help in all situations.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [What to Do When a Loved One "Comes Out"](  Hayley Mullins Christians have a lot to say about gender identity, but very few actually know how to respond — especially when it gets personal. So what's the right way to respond when a friend or family member "comes out"?  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Why Did Daniel Refuse the King’s Food?](  Mike Leake In the book of Daniel, Daniel and his three friends, who are taken into exile, are given food from the king’s table and trained in all of the ways of Babylon. How would they respond?  [CONTINUE READING →](            [American Idol Contestant Sings Worship Song ‘Holy Water’ By We The Kingdom](  GodTube.com One contestant on American Idol used her latest appearance to sing a worship song in which she describes God’s forgiveness.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Lies of the World You Should Watch Out For](  DiAne Gates Without meaning to, I listened to a lie of the world and put my needs above another's. Here are 10 temptations we need to be aware of as Christians.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           What was the subject matter of the gospel that Jesus preached during his ministry? A. The kingdom of God B. Health, wealth & prosperity C. Life with him in heaven D. Human philosophy [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 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