The Crosswalk Devotional

Allow God to heal your wounds with His love. Fall time may continue to be painful; however, God’s love will always prevail (Romans 8:37-39). He is with you through every dark, gloomy autumn day as well as every sunny, beautiful day.

Gideon's story reminds us that God isn't searching for the person with the perfect résumé. He is looking for people willing to trust Him.

The next time you’re working in the yard, or marveling at leaves, remember: John 15 says God is your gardener. Let him rake, prune, and shape you... so that you will bear much fruit for His glory.

The God who led ancient Israel into the Promised Land longs to guide us through our challenges, big and small, as well.

Never underestimate the power of your positive influence on the next generation when you share your stories about God. Even the simplest stories you tell younger people about God’s wonderful work in your life can help them learn and grow closer to God.

We’re a work in progress, and thank goodness, God’s growing us to be more like Jesus. We’re changing for the better. With Jesus deeply rooted in our hearts, we’re planted in the right spot. God will nourish, and we will surely flourish.

When the Lord becomes your greatest treasure and reward, you will never find yourself lacking.

Choose to rest in God’s powerful love for you. Bring every fear that worries you to God in prayer. Remind yourself ofGod’s powerful promises to you. Keep trusting God to guide you through your battles one step at a time.

Every season has its own kind of beauty. Whether we lost something or someone dear to us or God stripped away the fears, self-reliance, or sin that held us back from embracing true life, every ending is made beautiful in His perfect time.

Other loves can so quickly steal our hearts away. And sometimes our greatest love is for ourselves. But Jesus said, “deny yourself” and take up your cross (associate with His death), and follow Him, not the desires of your own hearts.

Have you found God beneath the fallen leaves this year? What are some ways you have seen God carry your grief?

While we have the light of Christ in our lives, there will be times when we experience seasons that feel very dark. If you are in one of those seasons, let me encourage you that it will not last forever.

Each day is another opportunity to trust God's promises instead of your feelings.

If we don’t want others to be mean to us, unfollow us, or unfriend us, we don’t need to do those things to others. By filtering our actions and words through the Word of God, we will be able to truly shine brightly for Jesus.

Nothing can thwart God’s plan; if He calls us to something, He will certainly carry us through. Let us continue to work as unto the Lord and not human masters (1 Corinthians 15:58) and trust in God’s timing and plan.