Let Praise Raise Your Perspective - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 3

PLUS...7 Reasons We Can Be Heaven-Focused in Our Everyday Lives  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Let Praise Raise Your Perspective By Whitney Hopler Bible Reading“He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.” – [Deuteronomy 10:21]( NIV Life in this fallen world often feels stressful. As you manage all your different responsibilities, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Your perspective can shrink down to the level of your to-do list. If that happens, though, you can miss the bigger picture of God’s work in your life. [Deuteronomy 10:21]( reminds you that praising God can help you see a higher perspective. Praise can transform your perspective and bring you closer to[Â]( God’s awe-inspiring presence]( Praising God is much more than a religious duty. It's a powerful practice that shifts your focus from your problems to God’s greatness. When you actively praise God, your attention moves from your immediate circumstances to the wonderful ways God is working in your life. Praising God is an act of worship that directs you away from earthly concerns and toward heavenly truths. It reminds you that God is in control, and his plans are far greater than what you can humanly understand. When you praise God, you remind yourself of God’s past faithfulness and present power, which helps you trust God with your future.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [7 Reasons We Can Be Heaven-Focused in Our Everyday Lives](  Whitney Hopler God wants us to keep our attention on what has eternal value. How can we do that? Here are 7 reasons we can be heaven-focused in our everyday lives.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [A Closer Look at the Story of David and Goliath](  Sophia Bricker We often focus on the underdog-to-hero narrative and victory over life’s problems, forgetting that this was a historical event with a real shepherd named David and a giant warrior named Goliath. Even more, we miss what the Bible intends to show us about our Lord.   [CONTINUE READING →](            [Celtic Thunder Moving 'Hallelujah' Performance Lyric Video](  GodTube.com It is always wonderful to hear spectacular musical performances. Don’t miss Celtic Thunder in this moving “Hallelujah” performance lyric video.  [WATCH NOW →](        [A Prayer for Recognizing God's Answers to Our Prayers - Your Daily Prayer - September 2](  Meg Bucher The more aware we are of who God is and who we are to Him, the more pronounced the chaos of the world feels some days. By praying the words of this Psalm, we choose to embrace the privilege of peace that comes as we walk with Christ instead.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who did not listen to John the Baptist? A. Pharisees B. tax collectors C. prostitutes D. sinners [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