Jesus Calling Morning and Evening, with Scripture References: Yearlong Guide to Inner Peace and Spiritual Growth (A 365-Day Devotional) (Jesus Calling®)
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If I do lead you up the cliffs, I will equip you thoroughly for that strenuous climb.
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I will even give My angels charge over you, to preserve you in all your ways.
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Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me.
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You can have as much of Me and My Peace as you want, through thousands of correct choices each day.
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INSTEAD OF LETTING PROBLEMS DISCOURAGE YOU, use them as reminders to seek Me—My Presence, My Peace, My Love.
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treasure hunt. I am the Treasure,
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Do not recoil from afflictions, since they are among My most favored gifts.
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To avoid doing meaningless works, stay in continual communication with Me.
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As you sit quietly, let My Peace settle over you and enfold you in My loving Presence.
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Wear My Peace with regal dignity. It will keep your heart and mind close to Mine.
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As you learn to trust Me more, you increasingly delight in time spent with Me.
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Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to My will. Though this may feel frightening—even dangerous—the safest place to be is in My will.
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You will not find lasting peace in the world around you, in circumstances, or in human relationships.
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But there is a gold mine of Peace deep within you, waiting to be tapped. Take
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Because you are Mine, I allow you to connect your deep inadequacy to My boundless sufficiency.
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As your circumstances consume more and more of your attention, you are losing sight of Me.
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Yet I am with you always, holding you by your right hand
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You must discipline yourself to live within the boundaries of today.
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Be receptive to My affirmation, which flows continually from the throne of grace.
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If I have called you to a situation, I will give you everything you need to endure it—and even to find Joy in the midst of it.
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go before you as well as alongside you, so you are never alone.
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As you come to Me and take My yoke upon you, I fill you with My very Life.
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The One who goes ahead of you, opening up the way, is the same One who stays close and never lets go of your hand.
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Lovely word picture, this.
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Yet there is a cushion of calm at the center of your life, where you live in union with Me.
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The world is a needy place; do not go there for sustenance.
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Instead, come to Me. Learn to depend on Me alone, and your weakness will become saturated with My Power.
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When you find your completeness in Me, you can help other people without using the...
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Keep your “antennae” out to pick up even the faintest glimmer of My Presence.
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IT IS EASY TO TURN AGAINST YOURSELF when you have failed, but this is not pleasing to Me.
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The sooner you turn toward Me, the better: My tender Love can soothe your wounded pride and help you learn from your mistakes.
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WAITING ON ME means directing your attention to Me in hopeful anticipation of what I will do. It entails trusting Me with every fiber of your being instead of trying to figure things out yourself.
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Waiting on Me is the way I designed you to live: all day, every day.
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Do not seek Me primarily for what I can give you.
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Anything can be an idol if it distracts you from Me as your First Love.
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When I am the ultimate Desire of your heart, you are safe from the danger of idolatry.
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But I challenge you to relinquish the fantasy of an uncluttered world.
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Accept each day just as it comes, and find Me in the midst of it all.
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A successful day is one in which you have stayed in touch with Me, even if many things remain undone at the end of the day.
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I see you trying to find Me; our mutual search results in joyful fulfillment.
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I am pleased with your desire to create a quiet space where you and I can meet.
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I monitor all your efforts and am blessed by each of your attempts to seek My Face.
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You look for what is wrong and refuse to enjoy life until that is “fixed.”
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As you move through the turbulent stream with Me, let circumstances mold you into the one I desire you to be.
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Say yes to your Potter as you go through this day.
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Though I never leave you, you can essentially leave Me by ignoring Me: thinking or acting as if I am not with you.
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When you feel distance in our relationship, you know where the problem lies.
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It is you who change like shifting sand, letting circumstances toss y...
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When you feel far from Me, whis...
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Speak to Me in lo...
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Many problems vanish instantly in the Light of My Love because you realize you are never alone.