God Will Never Unfriend Us - The Crosswalk Devotional - June 23

PLUS...5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( God Will Never Unfriend Us By Anne Peterson “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” - [John 15:13]( I remember the day he hurt me. I could tell you every detail. Do you know what this shows? It shows I still had some forgiving to do. Hurting people hurt people. This was a stretch for me to think about. Because I had come from a physically abusive home, I had not learned this yet. All I thought about was what I was going through. But as an adult, I understand that statement. When someone hurts us, we could make many choices. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids]( Stacey Monaco When writing about the relationship between grandparent and grandchild, it is very common in Christian commentaries and articles to mention Proverbs 17:6. The verse reads, “Children’s children are a crown to the aged.” This scripture seems both fitting and worthy of a greeting card, as it brings to mind visions of the elder generation loving and mutually being adored by their grandchildren. In the days of King David, when words of wisdom were recorded in the book of Proverbs, family and community life was intimate. Multiple generations were found living beneath one roof and carrying out the duties of family, making a living side-by-side. Three generations could be found at the table, and babies were bounced on the knee by parents and grandparents alike. While the term crown in Proverbs 17:6 can carry a more romantic and gratifying thought of grandchildren being a reward that beautifies and dignifies the life of a grandparent, in truth, it is imperative that grandparents consider seriously the charge of care and handling that comes with such a reward. Grandchildren, in the same way as a crown of gold, require proper care and handling. The wise and loving grandparent has the opportunity to treasure and value their grandchildren, seeking at all times to nourish both the child and their relationship with their grandchild. As is common with all relationships, there can be many seen and unseen pitfalls ready to wreak havoc between grandparent and grandchild. Here are five things that can potentially hurt your relationship with your grandchild and suggestions on how you can avoid these pitfalls. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/monkeybusinessimages [CONTINUE READING →]( [7 Things to Pray When Going to Church Gives You Anxiety]( Gina Smith God is still alive and active in the lives of believers, and even though it can be easy to focus on those who have hurt us, who have steered into bad doctrine, or haven't represented God well, we need to focus on God, His character, His purpose, and His calling. [CONTINUE READING →]( [10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children]( Susan B. Mead So many things can tear a person down, not all can be addressed in a single article. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       The Israelites crossed this sea as they left the land of Egypt: A. Red Sea B. Black Sea C. Dead Sea D. Mediterranean Sea [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.com - The Devotional. [Link](