A Thankful Tomorrow - Crosswalk the Devotional - November 14

PLUS...How to Be Thankful, Even When You Really Don't Feel Like It [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( A Thankful Tomorrow by Ryan Duncan “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you.” – [Psalms 31:19]( I’ve always really enjoyed Thanksgiving. Sure, the family can be pretty crazy at times, and I usually end up on dish duty after the meal, but Thanksgiving has always been a time for me to stop and realize how blessed I am. Friends, family, a warm meal, there are many simple things in this life that are easy to take for granted, so it’s good to have a day that reminds us to be thankful for all God has given us. The problem is that’s usually how long it lasts, a day. After the food has been eaten and prayers have been said, many people wake up the next morning and jump headfirst into the madness of Black Friday. I can only remember shopping twice on Black Friday, and I regretted it both times. It’s complete chaos, with people running, screaming, and sometimes even fighting each other over things they want to buy. I’ve never had any crazy experiences myself, but my brother-in-law remembers a particularly strange incident that happened while he was in college. One year, while he and my sister were still dating, he drove up to visit her on the Friday after Thanksgiving. He had left his house at 3am with hopes of avoiding the holiday rush and was making good time on the freeway when suddenly, out of nowhere, a long line of traffic appeared in the distance. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [How to Be Thankful, Even When You Really Don't Feel Like It]( Cally Logan As we approach the holidays it can be easy to feel hopeless, anxious, or even bitter, however we can choose to not fall prey to these feelings. We can partner with God to give thanks, despite the circumstances this Thanksgiving. [CONTINUE READING →]( ["Not Today Satan" - Is it Okay for Christians to Use This Phrase?]( Heather Riggleman As much as the secular community wants to lay claim to this phrase, they indeed cannot take credit. The phrase can be referenced to passages within Scripture. Though it is not a direct phrase, it comes from when Jesus was rebuking Peter recorded in Matthew 16:23 and Mark 8:33 when Jesus said, “Get behind me Satan!” [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       What promise did Moses give the people if they would choose to obey God's laws and commands? A. God would punish their enemies B. long life & their children would do well C. God would not kill them D. God would give them more land [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 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.com - The Devotional. [Link](