Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence

by Sarah Young

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Plans to prosper

RELAX IN MY HEALING PRESENCE. As you spend time with Me,

Bring your mind back to Me for refreshment and renewal. Let the Light of My Presence soak into you as you focus your thoughts on Me.

there is time, think about who I AM in all My Power and Glory; ponder also the depth and breadth of My Love for you.

YOU CAN ACHIEVE THE VICTORIOUS LIFE through living in deep dependence on Me. People

is through problems and failure, weakness and neediness, that you learn to rely on Me.

Relying on God through difficulties

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Thus begins your journey of profound reliance on Me.

Sit quietly in My Presence, allowing My Light to soak into you and drive out any darkness lodged within you. Accept each day just as it comes to you, remembering that I am sovereign over your life. Rejoice in this day that I have made,

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LINGER IN MY PRESENCE A WHILE. Rein in your impulses to plunge into the day’s activities.

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Eph 2:10

LEARN TO LISTEN TO ME even while you are listening to other people. As they open their souls to your scrutiny, you are on holy ground. You need the help of My Spirit to respond appropriately. Ask Him to think through you, live through you, love through you. My

yielded heart does not whine or rebel when the going gets rough. It musters the courage to thank Me even during hard times.

EVERY TIME something thwarts your plans or desires, use that as a reminder to communicate with Me. This

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. —

You must traverse this day like any other: one step at a time.

Put more energy into trusting Me and enjoying My Presence. Don’t

LEARN TO APPRECIATE difficult days. Be stimulated by the challenges you encounter along your way. As

Difficult days

AS YOU SIT QUIETLY IN MY PRESENCE, let Me fill your heart and mind with thankfulness. This is the most direct way to achieve a thankful stance.

Thanksgiving

Instead, make your relationship with Me your primary concern.

“Surely the Lord is in this place!” Then