Cheering Instead of Competing - The Crosswalk Devotional - November 3

PLUS...7 Life-Giving Words to Speak Over Your Grandchildren  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional updated banner logo] Cheering Instead of Competing By Laura Bailey Bible Reading “The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was content to stay home among the tents.” - [Genesis 25:27]( NIV My husband just completed his first sprint triathlon; I was one proud wife! The week before the race, I made a countdown sheet, the girls made posters, and we even made up a few cheers. The competition started early, but I was determined to cheer my man on from start to finish. With two sleepy girls in tow, we went to the pool just in time to watch their Daddy line up to dive in at the 7:00 AM start. If you aren’t familiar with triathlons but plan to participate as a spectator one day, I’ll let you in on a little secret. There is a lot of waiting around, so most competitors do not have many fans present to cheer them on, especially not wives accompanied by children ages four and under. The girls and I went to the playground because it would be at least an hour before seeing my husband again. While there, some of the bikers came in and began the run, so naturally, I clapped and shouted words of encouragement to those athletes starting their final phase of competition.    [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Life-Giving Words to Speak Over Your Grandchildren](  Jennifer Waddle As grandparents, we have the precious opportunity to speak words of wisdom, love, and encouragement over our grandchildren. Life-giving words nurture their spirit, build their confidence, and draw them closer to the Savior.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [4 Week Study of Biblical Feasts for Thanksgiving](  Ashley Hooker This year, as you gather with family, take a moment to remember how God has not only blessed you but the ones you love. Our God deserves all the praise and the glory! Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Choreograph  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Chris Hemsworth Honors And Thanks Wife With Heartwarming Speech](  GodTube.com Actor Chris Hemsworth used a ceremony to recognize him for his work in the entertainment industry to honor and thank his wife for her unconditional love and continued support in a heartwarming speech.  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Steps for Reconciliation with Your Adult Child](  Carrie Lowrance No matter the circumstances, reconciling with an adult child is delicate and personal. You never know how they will react or not react. It's easy to want to go all in, but you should take some steps first to identify why you want to reconcile and the steps you need to take to get there.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           What priest was unable to speak as he left the temple? A. Zadok B. Aaron C. Zecharias D. Caiaphas [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