Jesus Calling Morning and Evening, with Scripture References: Yearlong Guide to Inner Peace and Spiritual Growth (A 365-Day Devotional) (Jesus Calling®)

by Sarah Young

hopeful anticipation of what I will do.

renewed strength,

Basic training includes learning to live above your circumstances,

can choose to practice My Presence or to

practice the presence of problems.

Choose to trust Me in all circumstances.

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake

When I am afraid, I will trust in you. —PSALM 56:3

My Spirit direct your steps, enabling you to walk along the path of Peace.

Come to Me with confident expectation. There is nothing you need that I cannot provide.

your needs become doorways to deep dependence on Me and

When you thank Me during a difficult day, you are assuming the proper stance for a child of God. If you persevere in this thankfulness, resisting the temptation to grumble, you can find Joy and Peace in the midst of your struggles.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. —1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

nothing you do or fail to do can ever separate you from My Love.

When you forget I am with you, you may experience loneliness or fear.

Practice the discipline of walking consciously with Me through each day.

Let trust and thankfulness stand guard,

watch to see how I transform trials into blessings.

Are you feeling lonely? Continue to live and communicate as if I am with you—because I am!

But your main focus should be staying close to Me. I set the pace in keeping with your needs and My purposes.

and will—supply

Have you considered the possibility that I may be bringing good out of the very things that upset you? Release your concerns to me.

Reject negative

thoughts as soon as you become aware of them.

Go on your way lighth...

keep your ...

My Presence and your feet on the p...

How to view life

Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. —PSALM 62:8

to Me, saturating your mind with Scripture, I will show you how to spend your time and energy.

cannot be measured or explained, but it can be experienced.

you feel any deficiency, you need to refocus your attention on Me.

“For

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. —PSALM 145:18

came a gentle whisper.

Content yourself with a quiet, simple life that accepts each moment as a gift from Me.

of the mire of discouragement.

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are; it actually makes you more fully yourself. When you try to live independently

Though I am King of the universe, I am totally accessible to you. I am with you wherever you are. Nothing can separate you from My Presence! When I cried out from the cross, “It is finished!” the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. This opened the way for you to meet Me face to Face, with no need of protocol or priests. I, the King of kings, am your constant Companion.

uphill

disappointments, instead of dragging you down, are transformed

into opportunities

for ...

I’ve allowed suffering in your

Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! —PSALM 34:8 NKJV

only a few steps in front of

Be content to be a simple sheep, listening for My voice and following Me. I will lead you into restful green pastures and guide you along paths of righteousness.

trust in Me at all times.

I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. —PSALM 52:8