Consumption or Contribution? - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 30

PLUS...5 Ways to Call Out Something That You Know Is Wrong  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Consumption or Contribution? By: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” – [Matthew 9:37-38]( ESV In our materialistic world, we are constantly bombarded with opportunities for consumption. It’s easy to spend our valuable time on activities that bring us temporary entertainment but little lasting value – from scrolling on social media and binge-watching TV shows to shopping or eating too much. While moments of rest and recreation are important, we must guard against allowing these activities to dominate our lives and distract us from our higher calling. Jesus’ words in [Matthew 9:37-38]( remind us of the vast opportunities for meaningful work in God’s kingdom. The harvest is plentiful. There are countless ways we can make a positive difference in our communities, churches, and beyond. Yet, the laborers are few. Many people are caught up in consumption, missing the chance to contribute to God’s work.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [5 Ways to Call Out Something That You Know Is Wrong](  Vivian Bricker The Holy Spirit will help us as we call out things that are wrong. Remember the truth that we are speaking up for God when we call out wrong behaviors. Here are five ways to call out something that you know is wrong.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [5 Prayers for a Broken Family](  Aaron D'Anthony Brown Our families will never be immaculate, but we can work to improve them. And when we can’t control a circumstance, or a person, or many people, we can and always should pray. Here are 5 prayers for a broken family.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Head Baseball Coach Nick Mingione Surrendered to God And Shares How It Changed Everything](  GodTube.com University of Kentucky head baseball coach Nick Mingione said he reached a point when he surrendered everything to God and shared how doing that changed everything.  [WATCH NOW →](        [7 Ways We Limit God’s Power in Our Lives](  Becky Tyndall Burkett The Bible gives numerous instances in which human actions, attitudes, and unbelief can restrict the manifestation of God's power and blessings in people’s lives.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Fill in the blanks: "Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small _______, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto _______. A. nation, destruction B. chance, destruction C. hope, death D. remnant, Gomorrah [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