God Is Good - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 12

PLUS...10 Classic Movies Every Christian Teen Should Watch  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( God Is Good By Alexis A. Goring “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” –[1 Chronicles 16:34]( (NIV) Have I not been good to you? I felt God emphasizing these words in my spirit almost every day for the past few weeks. Each time I replied to Him silently, “Yes, Lord. You have always been good to me.” Then I apologized for complaining, worrying, and counting my burdens more than my blessings. As I took time to reflect on all God has done for me, I started praising Him and thanking Him. My late maternal grandmother would sometimes tell me, “Gratitude will change your attitude.” I found her statement to be true because whenever I take time to reflect on God’s many blessings, I am overwhelmed by how good He has been to me. He has shown me favor, grace, and mercy. He showers my loved ones and me with mercy and compassion. He has kept me healthy and in my right mind. He has blessed me with a safe place to live that is surrounded in natural beauty. He has kept my family members alive and well. He has kept me out of trouble, ordered my steps in His Word, and been with me in every moment (good and bad). He helps me survive the storms of life to emerge stronger and wiser on the other side. He prepares me for every battle I face and helps me win. He encourages me when I’m sad and lifts me up and out of depression. He provides my every need. I know Him to be the Friend who will never leave me nor forsake me ([Hebrews 13:5](.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Classic Movies Every Christian Teen Should Watch](  Ryan Duncan If you’re a Christian parent or youth leader, here are ten classic films that will help your teenager build their faith.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [Following the Command Not to Be Silent](  Amanda Idleman Your role could be named the reminder, the encourager, the uplifter, or the truth-teller. All of these roles require you to follow one command - don’t be silent.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [‘It’s The Lord’ Couple Welcomes 2 Sets Of Identical Twins](  GodTube.com A couple in Alabama got much more than they bargained for when they welcomed four children – two sets of identical twins – into the world.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Things You Should Consider before You Drink Alcohol](  Phylicia Masonheimer I will never forget the New Year’s Eve my dad walked in with a wine bottle.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Complete John 3:17: "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him…" A. might be judged B. should be forgiven C. might be saved D. might be illuminated [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