Compelled to Compassionate Action - The Crosswalk Devotional - August 9

PLUS...5 Strategies to Reconnect with God When You’re Feeling Out of Touch  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Compelled to Compassionate Action By Rachael Adams “Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.” - [Mark 2:3-4]( My dad very rarely misses my kids' extracurricular activities. He makes an effort to attend as many of their events as his schedule allows, regardless of the weather or the location of the activity. Whether on the sidelines, court, bleachers, pool deck, or auditorium stage, my kids can look up to see his smiling face there to support them. He did the same thing for my brothers and me growing up. We knew we were his priority, and his effort to show up was proof. He doesn't have to be there, but he wants to be, and it makes my children and I feel loved. It means so much when people make an effort for us. God appreciates our effort too. As unfathomable as it seems, God chooses to use us to fulfill his purposes on earth. He could easily do it all on his own, and there is no doubt he is in control, but he often requires our participation before he acts. Scripture shows that he works through those willing to make an effort for him.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [5 Strategies to Reconnect with God When You’re Feeling Out of Touch](  Kim Harvey Brannan As someone who has experienced occasional moments of distance from God, I want to share five personal strategies that have helped me overcome this sense of detachment and have led me to rekindle a deeper connection with our Creator.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [What Jesus Says about Causing Children to Sin](  Emma Danzey Some of Jesus’ strongest words recorded were spoke in regard to causing young people to sin. We might not think that this really applies to us. However, with our words, actions, and what we allow our children to see, listen to, and be a part of, we have to be on our guard and seeking the Lord’s best for our households to protect children.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton Sing ‘I Will Always Love You’](  GodTube.com Country music superstars Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood brought the house down with their stunning duet of “I Will Always Love You.”  [WATCH NOW →](        [10 Things You Want to Know about Heaven but Are Embarrassed to Ask](  Jean E. Jones Artists and movies depict heaven as a colorless place where the occupants sport wings and halos and have nothing better to do than strum harps and lounge on clouds.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Jesus started his ministry in this region: A. Galilee B. Judea C. Perea D. Idumea [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 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