Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life. Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:20:47 -0500 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/put-your-trust-in-god-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/put-your-trust-in-god-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Michelle S. Lazurek https://www.crosswalk.com/author/michelle-lazurek/ If you are going through a difficult circumstance, take heart. Wait on the Lord, he will be good and provide you with everything you need. He can turn your situation around for his good and glory. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/do-you-secretly-celebrate-others-fails-or-flaws-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/do-you-secretly-celebrate-others-fails-or-flaws-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Kelly Balarie https://www.crosswalk.com/author/kelly-balarie/ Have you ever tried to drive at high speeds ahead by looking back for long periods of time? Likely no. When we look back for prolonged periods, we are going backwards. The same goes when we compare what we have to what others have. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/new-mercies-for-a-new-year-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/new-mercies-for-a-new-year-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Sarah Frazer https://www.crosswalk.com/author/sarah-frazer/ A New Year can invite us to celebrate God’s new mercies, which show up every day. We access this through His Word. Do you have a regular Bible reading habit or study plan? If life feels overwhelming, I invite you to begin with the Psalms. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/set-your-heart-not-just-your-goals-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/set-your-heart-not-just-your-goals-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Whitney Hopler https://www.crosswalk.com/author/whitney-hopler/ This year, don’t pressure yourself to achieve everything you want all at once. Instead, set your heart before God and let him shape you. Focus not on trying harder, but on trusting God more. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/renewing-your-enthusiasm-for-everyday-life-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/renewing-your-enthusiasm-for-everyday-life-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Keri Eichberger https://www.crosswalk.com/author/keri-eichberger/ If you could use a boost in enthusiasm, stop and spend some time reflecting on the work or the day directly in front of you. Sit still in God's presence. Soak in his power and greatness in the pages of his word. Understand that he is good. Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/how-to-let-the-word-of-god-shape-your-year-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/how-to-let-the-word-of-god-shape-your-year-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Aaron D'Anthony Brown https://www.crosswalk.com/author/aaron-brown/ Let’s do something different this new year. Before we make any plans, let’s figure out how we can allow God to shape this new year. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/when-the-calendar-changes-but-god-remains-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/when-the-calendar-changes-but-god-remains-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Laura Bailey https://www.crosswalk.com/author/laura-bailey/ As humans, we will experience change throughout our lives. But here’s the good news: there’s one thing that never changes - our God! Today, if you are feeling anxious about the changing of the calendar, rest in the truth that our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/seizing-the-opportunity-to-refresh-this-new-year-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/seizing-the-opportunity-to-refresh-this-new-year-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Megan J. Conner https://www.crosswalk.com/author/megan-conner/ Wherever you find yourself this new year, I encourage you to seize this opportunity to refresh. Whatever has passed, let it be put away and look forward to a new beginning. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/starting-the-new-year-with-jesus-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/starting-the-new-year-with-jesus-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Vivian Bricker https://www.crosswalk.com/author/vivian-bricker/ What are your New Year's resolutions? Are any of them centered around Jesus? What would it look like to follow Jesus rather than the world this upcoming year? Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/what-god-says-about-new-beginnings-the-crosswalk-devotional.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/what-god-says-about-new-beginnings-the-crosswalk-devotional.html Aaron D'Anthony Brown https://www.crosswalk.com/author/aaron-brown/ If God makes us new and grants us the power to walk in that newness, then we should ask ourselves, “Why aren’t we?” Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 2026-01-08T03:20:47-05:00