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

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.” —JEREMIAH 29:11

Instead of letting difficulties draw you into worrying, try to view them as setting the scene for My glorious intervention.

The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. —ROMANS 8:6

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” —ISAIAH 41:10

LET ME BLESS YOU with My grace and Peace.

“Help me,

In his heart a man plans his course, but

the LORD determines his steps. —PROVERBS 16:9

My strength and

power show themselves most effective in your weakness.

it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. —1 PETER 3:4

But He said to me . . . My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. —2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 AMP

Thank Me when things do not go your way, because spiritual blessings come wrapped

in trials.

When things seem all wrong, trust Me anyway.

Relying on your own understanding will weigh you down. Trust in Me absolutely, and I will make your path straight.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. —PROVERBS 3:5–6

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. —2 CORINTHIANS 10:5

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. —PSALM 28:7

FOLLOW ME ONE STEP AT A TIME.

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 help of His presence. —PSALM 42:5 NASB

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

To avoid doing meaningless works, stay in continual communication with Me. I will instruct you and

teach you in the way you should go; I will

counsel you with My eye...

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. —PSALM 32:8 NASB

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. —2 THESSALONIANS 3:16

I AM EVER SO NEAR YOU, hovering over your shoulder, reading every thought.

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

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —PHILIPPIANS 4:7

“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

Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of My Presence with you.

My Strength and Power

show themselves most effective in weakness.

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

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! —2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

I AM WITH YOU. These four words are like a safety net, protecting you from falling into despair.

the promise of My Presence limits how far down

Instead of bemoaning your circumstances, you can look to Me for help. You recall that not only am I with you; I am holding you by your right hand. I guide you with My counsel, and afterward I will take you into Glory. This is exactly the perspective you need: the reassurance of My Presence and the glorious hope of heaven. “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” —ZEPHANIAH 3:17 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. —PSALM 73:23–26

Trust protects you from worrying and obsessing. Thankfulness keeps you from criticizing and complaining:

Keeping your eyes on Me is the same thing as trusting Me. It is a free choice that you must make thousands of times daily. The more you choose to trust Me, the easier it becomes.

YOU NEED ME EVERY MOMENT.

Your awareness of your constant need for Me is your greatest strength.

Make Me central in your consciousness by praying continually: simple, short prayers flowing out of the present moment. Use My Name liberally, to remind you of My Presence.

Keep on asking and you will receive, so that your gladness may be full and complete.

In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will ans...

BE ON GUARD against the pit of self-pity. When you are weary or unwell, this demonic trap is the greatest danger you face.

There are several ways to protect yourself from self-pity. When you are occupied with praising and thanking Me, it is impossible to feel sorry for

yourself.

Live in the Light of My Presence by fixing your eyes on Me. Then you will be able to run with endurance the race that is set befo...