How Breaks from Your Busyness Can Help You Find God - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 11

PLUS...10 Ways for Grandparents to Create Special Fall Memories with Their Grandkids  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional updated banner logo] How Breaks from Your Busyness Can Help You Find God By Whitney Hopler Bible Reading “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” – [Psalm 46:10-11]( NIV In this fast-paced, constantly connected world, you can often find yourself engulfed in a whirlwind of tasks and distractions. Your schedule is packed, your to-do list is long, and finding time for rest can seem like an impossible luxury. Yet, in the middle of this busyness, God invites you to take regular breaks to focus on his presence with you. God urges you to “Be still, and know that I am God.” The command to “be still” is not just about physical rest. It’s also a call to mental and spiritual stillness. Being still involves creating moments in your day to pause, breathe, and shift your attention from your hectic schedule to[Â]( God’s presence with you](. This intentional stillness allows you to[Â]( with God in ways that renew you spiritually]( When you’re busy, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s constant presence. Your mind can be preoccupied with the demands of work, family, and other responsibilities. However, taking regular breaks to be still before God helps you to refocus. It’s in these moments of quiet reflection that you can truly come to know and experience the reality of God’s closeness. Regardless of how busy or overwhelmed you may feel, God is always with you, ready to give you peace and guidance when you ask for it. Taking breaks to pay attention to God’s presence can transform your perspective – helping you to[Â]( the wonder of God’s work]( in every situation.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Ways for Grandparents to Create Special Fall Memories with Their Grandkids](  Carrie Lowrance Now that the hot, stifling days of summer are over, we can look forward to cooler temperatures, cozy sweaters, and fun fall memories. Are you looking for some fun ideas to make special memories with your grandkids this fall? Here are some ideas to get you started.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [4 Ways to Encounter Grace and Truth: A Study on John, Chapter 4](  Robert Hampshire in our super-connected society, there are some people we pass by and never meet. Sometimes, we miss an encounter that could challenge, teach, or change us. Jesus, however, was always intentional about the people he met. One example is in [John 4]( when he stops and talks with the woman known as “the Woman at the Well.” In this passage, Jesus is on his way to Galilee. Instead of continuing on, he chooses to go through the town of Samaria, where he stops beside a well. While he is there, a woman from Samaria comes to draw water. In this study, we will dive into this deep Scripture to study 4 ways to encounter grace and truth through John, Chapter 4. Photo Credit: SWN Design  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Little Known Story Of The Boats That Saved Thousands Of Lives On 9/11](  GodTube.com There were many heroes on September 11, 2001 and some of those heroes came from the most unlikely place.  [WATCH NOW →](        [A Prayer for Finding Balance in Life's Demands - Your Daily Prayer - September 9](  Heidi Vegh We are all immersed in a fallen broken world where it is easy to put the wrong things first. But it’s not too late to change that.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Who mourned, `O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?` A. Paul B. Thomas C. John D. Peter [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