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

“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. —ISAIAH

believe

Your desire to trust Me is a worthy goal. Allow Me to do My supernatural work in your heart.

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yourself to live within the boundaries of today. It is in the present moment that I walk close to you, helping you carry your burdens. Keep your focus on My Presence in the present. PSALM 73:23; 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13; HEBREWS 3:13

it is so hard for me not to think about tomorrow :-(

I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. —PHILIPPIANS 4:12

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. —GALATIANS 5:22–23

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” —MATTHEW 6:34

Never forget: Each day of your life is a precious gift from Me.

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WRONG WAYS to handle difficulties: Some people simply pretend they don’t exist, like ostriches hiding their heads in the sand; you, however, tend to go to the other extreme, focusing on problems much more than necessary. I am training you to pry your mind away from trouble so you can fix your thoughts on Me.

definitely me

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. —PHILIPPIANS 4:13

truth

Only My Life in you can empower you to face this endless flow of problems with good cheer.

Trust is not a natural response, especially for those who have been deeply wounded. My Spirit within you is your resident Tutor, helping you in this supernatural endeavor. Yield to His gentle touch; be sensitive to His prompting. Exert your will to trust Me in all circumstances. Don’t let your need to understand distract you from My Presence. I will equip you to get through this day victoriously as you live in deep dependence on Me. Tomorrow is busy

trust and faith my current endeavor

Stop with the not believing. Be thankful and know that He is always with me - even when I feel alone.

never let go of your hand. Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you. PSALM 89:15; HEBREWS 13:8; ISAIAH 41:13

focus your mind on this verse: Cease striving and know that I am God. Be still, let go, and relax in My Presence while I commune with you in holy whispers.

Set your heart on rejoicing to help you see the good that was in this day.

my nrwrst and most difficult goal

Start now to develop a grateful mind-set, and soon you’ll perceive all of My gifts more clearly.

Have hope in Me and My unfailing provision for you.

tough today was a good day and I thank Him

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. —ROMANS 12:12

Trust Me to supply what you need when you need it. LAMENTATIONS 3:22–26; PROVERBS 16:9; PSALM 34:8 NKJV

trust is very hard

Your failures can be a source of blessing, humbling you and giving you empathy for other people in their weaknesses.

never thought of it that way

We walk by faith, not by sight. —2 CORINTHIANS

real talk

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest for your souls. PSALM 36:5; EXODUS 33:14; MATTHEW 11:28–29

love

but as you look at your circumstances from My perspective, you come to understand that these multiple problems are testing your faith. As you cling to Me moment by moment, I enable you to persevere. Consider it pure joy . . . whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. —JAMES 1: 2 –3

harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. —HEBREWS 12:11 Also read: MATTHEW 19:26 NKJV Before You Turn Out the Light This is an opportunity to trump your roller-coaster feelings with faith in Me. Make the most of it. May 14 MORNING I AM A MIGHTY GOD.

trying

Your difficulties can even be blessings when they draw you into deeper dependence on Me.

by faith, not by sight.

faith is what i need

Let Me share the Joy of your healing and multiply it many times over.

prayers for healing…

Remember that you are never alone in your struggles: I am always aware of you and your circumstances. I can help you because I have all authority in heaven and on earth.

You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. —PSALM 18:28

new favorite verse

Ask My Spirit to cast out all fear, and let My perfect Love renew your hope.

will multiply your small act of bravery: I will strengthen your heart. Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the LORD. —PSALM 31:24 NKJV

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” —MATTHEW 6:34

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. —ROMANS 15:13

[That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]! —EPHESIANS 3:19 AMP

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. —EPHESIANS 3:16 – 19

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” —HEBREWS 13:5

“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.” —JEREMIAH 29:11 It is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. —2 CORINTHIANS 4:6 NKJV

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. —ROMANS

12:2 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness.

We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for...

We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. —PSALM 33:20

But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. —PSALM 52:8

You are on the brink of rebellion, precariously close to shaking your fist in My Face. You are tempted to indulge in just a little complaining about My treatment of you. But once you step over that line, torrents of rage and self-pity can sweep you away.

OPEN YOUR HANDS and your heart to receive this day as a precious gift from Me.

YOUR DIFFICULTIES DO NOT SIGNIFY LACK OF FAITH or lack of blessing—they are means to help you stay on the path I have chosen for you. Though the way before you may be steep and rocky, it is nonetheless the path of Life. It is where you encounter My luminous Presence, radiating Peace that transcends your limitations.

REST WITH ME A WHILE. You have journeyed up a steep, rugged path in recent days.

I am with you, watching over you wherever you go.

Now is the place to begin anew, remembering that I supply all the resources you need.

June 29 EVENING NO MATTER WHAT IS GOING ON in your life at this time, your hope in Me is secure. Be constant in prayer—especially when you are struggling. As you stay in communication with Me, I help you to be steadfast and patient in suffering.