Jesus Calling, with Scripture References: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (A 365-Day Devotional) (Jesus Calling®)

by Sarah Young

If I do lead you up the cliffs, I will equip you thoroughly for t...

Keep your mind on the present journey, enjoying My Presence. Walk by faith, not by sight, trusting Me to open up the way before you.

With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall. —PSALM 18:29

For we walk by faith, not by sight. —2 C

I AM RENEWING YOUR MIND.

When your thoughts flow freely, they tend to move toward problems. Your focus gets snagged on a given problem, circling round and round it in attempts to gain mastery. Your energy is drained away from other matters through this negative focus.

Worst of all, you lose si...

Train your mind to seek Me in every moment, every situation.

I am always present in your spirit. Seek My Face, speak to Me, and I will light up your mind.

Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. —PSALM 105:4

I AM WITH YOU AND FOR YOU. You face nothing alone—nothing! When you feel anxious, know that you are focusing on the visible world and leaving Me out of the picture.

Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning.

The best way to get through this day is step by step with Me. Continue

Ask My Spirit within you to order your day and control your thoughts, for the mind controlled by the Spirit is Life and Peace.

The most persistent choice you face is whether to trust Me or to worry.

You will never run out of things to worry about, but you can choose to trust Me no matter what.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. —PSALM 46:1

When your focus turns away from Me, you grasp for other things. You drop the glowing gift of My Presence as you reach for lifeless ashes.

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You will get through today one step, one moment at a time. Your main responsibility is to remain attentive to Me, letting Me guide you through the many choices along your pathway.

Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the

I AM ABOVE ALL THINGS:

your problems, your pain, and the swirling events in this ever-changing world.

When you feel yourself sinking in the sea of circumstances, say, “Help me, Jesus!” and I will draw you back to Me. If you have to say that thousands of times daily, don’t be discouraged. I know your weakness, and I meet you in that very place.

Hardships are part of the journey too.

Do not recoil from afflictions since they are among My most favored gifts.

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Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. —ISAIAH 12:2

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. —PSALM 37:4

PEACE BE WITH YOU!

Wear My Peace with regal dignity. It will keep your heart and mind close to Mine.

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Walk boldly along the path of Life, relying on your ever-present Companion.

Do not give in to fear or worry, those robbers of abundant living. Trust Me enough to face problems as they come, rather than trying to anticipate them.

Fix your eyes on Me, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and many difficulties on the road ahead will vanish before you reach them. Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am holding you by your right hand. Nothing can separate you from My Presence!

“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” —ISAIAH 41:13

Instead of trying to direct Me to do this and that, seek to attune yourself to what I am already

doing.

When anxiety attempts to wedge its way into your thoughts, remind yourself that I am your Shepherd. The bottom line is that I am taking care of you; the...

Rather than trying to maintain control over your life, abandon yourself to My will. Though this may feel frightening—even dangerous—...

For nothing is impossible with Go...

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The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. —PSALM 23:1

THANK ME for the conditions that are requiring you to be still. Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again. Some of the greatest works in My kingdom have been done from sickbeds and prison cells. Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for My way in the midst of these very circumstances.

Limitations can be liberating when your strongest desire is living close to Me.

Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of My P...

Do not despise these simple ways o...

This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” —ISAIAH 30:15

Do not fear change, for I am making you a new creation, with old things passing away and new things continually on the horizon. When you cling to old ways and sameness, you resist My work within you. I want you to embrace all that I am doing in your life, finding your security in Me alone.

It is easy to make an idol of routine, finding security within the boundaries you build around your life. Although each day contains twenty-four hours, every single one presents a unique set of circumstances.