The Privilege of Growing Old - The Crosswalk Devotional - July 14

PLUS...10 Important Lessons from Classic Hymns That We Need Today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( The Privilege of Growing OldBy Laura Bailey “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.” [Proverbs 16:31]( NLT Recently, at a women’s retreat, we were asked to bring a small gift representing something we love as a fun way to get to know one another. The bags were filled with rich coffee, velvety chocolate, crafting supplies, and gift cards to their favorite restaurants.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Important Lessons from Classic Hymns That We Need Today](  Whitney Hopler By taking a fresh look at the messages of these beloved songs, we can uncover important lessons that are as relevant today as they were when first composed. Here are 10 important lessons from classic hymns that we need today.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Scriptures to Reflect on When Anxiety Strikes](  Vivian Bricker Anxiety at its root is feeling stressed, nervous, and worried over things. Sometimes anxiety can be helpful, such as encouraging us to study for an exam or to start packing for a trip. However, when anxiety starts to feel like a prison you cannot escape, you could be struggling with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are mental health conditions that are becoming increasingly common.  According to the [American Psychiatric Association]( anxiety disorders affect 30% of the adult populace in America. When anxiety strikes, it can truly ruin our day. For many people with an anxiety disorder, it can lead to a panic attack or an anxiety attack. I have struggled with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for most of my life and I can share how much it has negatively impacted my life. Rather than being able to do normal things that most people see as no-brainers, I get extremely anxious. My thoughts begin to spiral down and before I know it, I’m having an anxiety attack. For many people, this is what happens as soon as they start feeling anxious. However, it also needs to be noted that there are many people who have slight anxiety over situations, but their anxiety is not part of an anxiety disorder. In other words, just because someone has occasional anxiety does not mean they have an anxiety disorder. It becomes an anxiety disorder once the anxiety interferes with your daily life. For those who struggle with baseline anxiety and for those of us who struggle with anxiety disorders, we can find both help in the Word of God. Here are five Bible verses to reflect on when anxiety strikes.  Photo Credit: ©GettyImages/Sinenkiy  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Gardiner Brothers Dazzle With Dance to 'December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)'](  GodTube.com Two unbelievably talented brothers, the Gardiner Brothers, pulled off a dazzling and quick-footed dance routine to “December 1963 (Oh, What a Night).”  [WATCH NOW →](        [A Prayer When it Feels Like You Don't Have Enough Grace for the Day - Your Daily Prayer - July 11](  Heidi Vegh It can be hard to accept the free gift of grace when we don’t feel like we deserve it. But in Jesus' kingdom, we do not live by the world's rules of deserving or undeserving.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who said, "...He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do.."? A. Elijah B. David C. Paul D. Jesus [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2024 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