I ASSURE YOU THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION FOR Those Who Belong To Me. You believe I have freed you through My death on the cross for your sins, yet you continue to struggle with feelings of condemnation. You long to experience the full liberation I have made possible, and My Spirit can assist you with this.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you find freedom from feelings of accusation. Acknowledge that those feelings have no basis in reality. Then look to Me through eyes of faith. Delight yourself in My heavenly smile of approval. The more you connect with Me by focusing on My Presence, the more you can receive My loving affirmation. The best antidote to feelings of condemnation is experiencing My Love for you.
You can also fight condemning feelings by pondering the truths of the gospel. The devil is the father of lies, and he specializes in deception. Confront his hellish lies with biblical truths.
Finally, remember that My Spirit is the Spirit of Life. Feelings of condemnation drain you of energy, leaving you vulnerable. As My Spirit fills you with Life, you are empowered to live abundantly, to the full.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:1-2; Psalm 42:8; John 8:44 and John 10:10
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
I Am Immanuel - God With You - An Ever Present Help In ...
I AM IMMANUEL - GOD WITH YOU - AN EVER PRESENT HELP IN Trouble. No matter what may happen, I am sufficient to provide whatever you need. Instead of imagining how you might respond to terrible things that could happen, draw your mind back to the present and take refuge in My Presence. I am much like a mother hen, eager to cover you with My protective pinions. As you snuggle under My wings, you will not only find refuge, you will also discover a growing ability to trust Me. It is closeness to Me that you realize how trustworthy I am.
Remember that I am both your Rock and your Redeemer. Though I am invincible in My vast strength, I became a vulnerable Man so I could redeem you from your sins. The more you take refuge in Me, the more aware you become of My overflowing Love. In Me you are utterly safe, for I am your Rock of everlasting Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 46:1-2; Matthew 23:37; Psalm 91:4 and Psalm 19:14
Remember that I am both your Rock and your Redeemer. Though I am invincible in My vast strength, I became a vulnerable Man so I could redeem you from your sins. The more you take refuge in Me, the more aware you become of My overflowing Love. In Me you are utterly safe, for I am your Rock of everlasting Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 46:1-2; Matthew 23:37; Psalm 91:4 and Psalm 19:14
Friday, November 28, 2014
I Delight In Your Desire To Live ...
I DELIGHT IN YOUR DESIRE TO LIVE Steadfastly In My Presence, As If You were A Tree Planted Close To Me. However, unlike a tree that cannot move from the place where it is planted, each moment you can choose to stay near Me -- or not. Though I never leave you, you can "leave" Me by forgetting I am with you. When that happens, you start looking for ways to bolster your own resources. You also tend to run away from challenges I have placed in your life.
My Spirit, who lives in you, will not leave you in this compromised condition. He helps you remember who you are and Whose you are. You belong to Me! Returning to Me is not an arduous task. Simply affirm your trust in My unfailing Love. As you thus reconnect with Me, My Love washes over you -- cleansing, refreshing and filling you. No matter how many times you forget Me, My Love for you will never fail. Grow strong in this constant, nourishing Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 52:8; Deuteronomy 31:6; Romans 8:26; Ephesians 3:19
My Spirit, who lives in you, will not leave you in this compromised condition. He helps you remember who you are and Whose you are. You belong to Me! Returning to Me is not an arduous task. Simply affirm your trust in My unfailing Love. As you thus reconnect with Me, My Love washes over you -- cleansing, refreshing and filling you. No matter how many times you forget Me, My Love for you will never fail. Grow strong in this constant, nourishing Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 52:8; Deuteronomy 31:6; Romans 8:26; Ephesians 3:19
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Nothing Can Separate You From My ...
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU FROM MY Love. When you trusted Me as Savior, I united Myself to you in eternal matrimony. Many things threaten to rip apart this holy bond -- principalities and powers, controlling people, dire circumstances -- but nothing can succeed, not even death. In fact, dying opens the way to ecstatic enjoyment of Me: exponentially better than your best moment on earth!
I embody not only perfect Love but all the fullness of the Deity as well. In Me you have everything you could ever need. Feelings of emptiness can serve as signals -- reminding you to turn back toward Me. No matter what you are doing, I can be a co-participant with you. As you invite Me into more and more aspects of your life, you will discover a growing contentment within you. In times of adversity you can lean on Me for support; in joyous times you can celebrate with Me. I am as near as a whispered prayer -- even nearer. My banner over you is Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:38-39; Psalm 145:18; Colossians 2:9; Song of Songs 2:4
I embody not only perfect Love but all the fullness of the Deity as well. In Me you have everything you could ever need. Feelings of emptiness can serve as signals -- reminding you to turn back toward Me. No matter what you are doing, I can be a co-participant with you. As you invite Me into more and more aspects of your life, you will discover a growing contentment within you. In times of adversity you can lean on Me for support; in joyous times you can celebrate with Me. I am as near as a whispered prayer -- even nearer. My banner over you is Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:38-39; Psalm 145:18; Colossians 2:9; Song of Songs 2:4
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Thank Me For Your ....
THANK ME FOR YOUR Weakness. Even better, boast gladly about your weaknesses. Boasting can be either good or bad, depending on the object of the boast. People who brag about their wisdom, strength, or riches are offensive to Me. David was on the right track when he wrote about his soul boasting in the Lord. I want you to express pride in Me, just as the child of a good father likes to brag about his big, strong dad.
People who are well aware of their weaknesses are less tempted to boast about themselves. However, they are more vulnerable to other temptations: indulging in self-pity and complaints. So it is essential for weak ones to take pride in Me - rejoicing in who I AM.
Children tend to feel good about themselves when they are bragging about their fathers. Similarly, you can feel glad when you boast about Me: proudly proclaiming My praises! Awareness of your weakness has deepened your dependence on Me and helped you know Me more fully. So, you can be joyful about these afflictions that have blessed your relationship with Me. As you rejoice in your weaknesses, you open yourself to My Power. Let this sacred Power rest upon you, displaying My delight in you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 12:9; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Psalm 34:2
and 1 Peter 2:9
People who are well aware of their weaknesses are less tempted to boast about themselves. However, they are more vulnerable to other temptations: indulging in self-pity and complaints. So it is essential for weak ones to take pride in Me - rejoicing in who I AM.
Children tend to feel good about themselves when they are bragging about their fathers. Similarly, you can feel glad when you boast about Me: proudly proclaiming My praises! Awareness of your weakness has deepened your dependence on Me and helped you know Me more fully. So, you can be joyful about these afflictions that have blessed your relationship with Me. As you rejoice in your weaknesses, you open yourself to My Power. Let this sacred Power rest upon you, displaying My delight in you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 12:9; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Psalm 34:2
and 1 Peter 2:9
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Every Time You Thank Me, You Acknowledge That I Am ...
EVERY TIME YOU THANK ME, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM Your Lord And Provider. And every time you receive with thanksgiving, you demonstrate your kinship with Me.
Yet even though you are My child, and you know you're supposed to give thanks in all circumstances, sometimes your words ring hollow: You can say them without feeling the least bit thankful. It's especially hard for you to be grateful in the midst of a bad day, when everything seems to be going wrong.
I know what goes on in your heart far better than you do. I know when you feel thankful, and when you don't. However, I can also see in the depths of your heart a desire to please Me by offering thanks even when you don't feel like it.
When you struggle to be grateful, stop and remember who I AM: the Author of your life and your faith. You are utterly dependent on Me for everything, including your next breath. Every good gift is from Me! 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.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Acts 3:15; James 1:17 and
Hebrews 12:28
Yet even though you are My child, and you know you're supposed to give thanks in all circumstances, sometimes your words ring hollow: You can say them without feeling the least bit thankful. It's especially hard for you to be grateful in the midst of a bad day, when everything seems to be going wrong.
I know what goes on in your heart far better than you do. I know when you feel thankful, and when you don't. However, I can also see in the depths of your heart a desire to please Me by offering thanks even when you don't feel like it.
When you struggle to be grateful, stop and remember who I AM: the Author of your life and your faith. You are utterly dependent on Me for everything, including your next breath. Every good gift is from Me! 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.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Acts 3:15; James 1:17 and
Hebrews 12:28
Monday, November 24, 2014
Keep Your Focus On Me And ...
KEEP YOUR FOCUS ON ME AND On The Crown Of Life I Have Promised To Those Who Love Me. There is a sense in which life on this earth is an endurance contest. It can be helpful to view your life this way, because then you are not shocked or disappointed by the many trials you encounter. Nonetheless, I do provide splashes of pleasure even in the midst of your hardest times. Among the many blessings I have for you, the Joy of My Presence is always available to you.
The crown of Life is similar to the wreath that was awarded for athletic victory in biblical times. However, these athletes competed to get a perishable crown - a wreath of greenery - and you are receiving a crown that will last forever! Whenever you are feeling battered by life's trials, remember the crown of righteousness that is stored up for you. Because it is My righteousness that saves you, this eternal reward is absolutely guaranteed. I have promised to give it to all those who love Me -- who long for My return. When I, the Chief Shepherd, come back for you, you will receive the crown of Glory that will never fade away.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: James 1:12; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:8
and 1 Peter 5:4
The crown of Life is similar to the wreath that was awarded for athletic victory in biblical times. However, these athletes competed to get a perishable crown - a wreath of greenery - and you are receiving a crown that will last forever! Whenever you are feeling battered by life's trials, remember the crown of righteousness that is stored up for you. Because it is My righteousness that saves you, this eternal reward is absolutely guaranteed. I have promised to give it to all those who love Me -- who long for My return. When I, the Chief Shepherd, come back for you, you will receive the crown of Glory that will never fade away.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: James 1:12; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:8
and 1 Peter 5:4
Sunday, November 23, 2014
A Successful Day Is One In Which You Have ...
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. It sounds almost too good to be true, doesn't it? You rarely reach day's end without a sense of failure to some degree. The various means and measures of worldly "success" pull on you constantly, leaving you in a fragmented, unfocused condition.
To avoid confusion, you need a rule of thumb: Seek to please Me. When communicating with Me is your highest priority, I am pleased. The more you commune with Me as you go through a day, the more you walk in My ways. The Light of My Presence illumines the path before you, making sin both obvious and abhorrent. The same Light satisfies your soul. So make this a successful day by staying in communication with Me.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Matthew 22:37-38; Psalm 90:8; Jeremiah 6:16
and Psalm 63:5
To avoid confusion, you need a rule of thumb: Seek to please Me. When communicating with Me is your highest priority, I am pleased. The more you commune with Me as you go through a day, the more you walk in My ways. The Light of My Presence illumines the path before you, making sin both obvious and abhorrent. The same Light satisfies your soul. So make this a successful day by staying in communication with Me.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Matthew 22:37-38; Psalm 90:8; Jeremiah 6:16
and Psalm 63:5
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Be Steadfast And Patient In ...
BE STEADFAST AND PATIENT IN Suffering. Affliction is a largely unappreciated gift among My children. Decades of "health and wealth" teaching have obscured the benefits of suffering. As a result, a secular worldview that despises pain and sorrow has infiltrated the church.
When painful circumstances are weighing you down, I encourage you to rejoice and exult in hope: to leap joyously upward. Although physical jumping is sometimes impossible or inappropriate, your soul can leap upward at any time. As you lift your soul to Me in hopeful anticipation. My showers of Joy fall upon and within you. The longer and more expectantly you wait in My Presence, the more abundantly I can bless you. One way to enhance this transaction is to lift your wide-open arms up toward Me - as if you were celebrating a triumphant moment in your life. This posture expresses exultant Joy, and I respond by filling your soul with more Joy. This puts you on an upward spiral of rejoicing. If you want to verbalize your jubilation, one of the best ways is to speak, sing, or shout: "Hallelujah!"
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 12:12; Romans 15:13; Psalm 86:4 and
Revelation 19:1
When painful circumstances are weighing you down, I encourage you to rejoice and exult in hope: to leap joyously upward. Although physical jumping is sometimes impossible or inappropriate, your soul can leap upward at any time. As you lift your soul to Me in hopeful anticipation. My showers of Joy fall upon and within you. The longer and more expectantly you wait in My Presence, the more abundantly I can bless you. One way to enhance this transaction is to lift your wide-open arms up toward Me - as if you were celebrating a triumphant moment in your life. This posture expresses exultant Joy, and I respond by filling your soul with more Joy. This puts you on an upward spiral of rejoicing. If you want to verbalize your jubilation, one of the best ways is to speak, sing, or shout: "Hallelujah!"
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 12:12; Romans 15:13; Psalm 86:4 and
Revelation 19:1
Friday, November 21, 2014
When You Feel Unable To Pray, Remember ...
WHEN YOU FEEL UNABLE TO PRAY, REMEMBER That The Spirit Himself Intercedes For You With Groans That Words Cannot Express. Some of your prayers that you consider frantic and unintelligible are actually quite profound. They rise from the depths of your heart, all the way to heaven. To form these deep prayers, you need only turn toward Me with the concerns that lie heavy on your heart.
I want you to watch in hope as you wait for Me, your Savior. Wait expectantly: confident that I will do what is best. The longer you have to wait, the more you must rely on your trust in Me. If you start to feel anxious, seek My help with short prayers such as "Jesus, fill me with Your Peace." You may breathe these brief prayers as often as needed. As you put your hope in Me, My unfailing Love rests peacefully upon you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:26-27; Micah 7:7 and Psalm 33:20-22
I want you to watch in hope as you wait for Me, your Savior. Wait expectantly: confident that I will do what is best. The longer you have to wait, the more you must rely on your trust in Me. If you start to feel anxious, seek My help with short prayers such as "Jesus, fill me with Your Peace." You may breathe these brief prayers as often as needed. As you put your hope in Me, My unfailing Love rests peacefully upon you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:26-27; Micah 7:7 and Psalm 33:20-22
Thursday, November 20, 2014
I Am Pleased With You, My ...
I AM PLEASED WITH YOU, MY Child. Though you are still a work in progress, you desire for Me to sanctify you - to make you holy. My sacrifice for sins made you eternally perfect the instant you trusted Me as Savior. This sacrifice was perfect because I am perfect and I am your Substitute in the courts of heaven. However, as long as you live in this world, you inhabit the not yet of brokenness - in you and all around you. This explains the emptiness you often feel as you long for both your perfection in holiness and your perfect home in heaven.
The best way to enhance My sanctifying work in you is to love Me with all your heart and mind - with your entire being and all your might. King David expressed such ardor when he leapt and danced before Me with all his might. In spite of the serious sins he committed, he was a man after My own heart.
Instead of focusing on all the brokenness in and around you, fan the flames of your love for Me. Though this love may be like the flickering flame of a candle, My Love for you is like a blazing forest fire. Come more and more into My passionate Presence, and My holy Fire will ignite holy ardor in you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 10:12-14; Deuteronomy 6;5; 2 Samuel 6:14
and Acts 13:22
The best way to enhance My sanctifying work in you is to love Me with all your heart and mind - with your entire being and all your might. King David expressed such ardor when he leapt and danced before Me with all his might. In spite of the serious sins he committed, he was a man after My own heart.
Instead of focusing on all the brokenness in and around you, fan the flames of your love for Me. Though this love may be like the flickering flame of a candle, My Love for you is like a blazing forest fire. Come more and more into My passionate Presence, and My holy Fire will ignite holy ardor in you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 10:12-14; Deuteronomy 6;5; 2 Samuel 6:14
and Acts 13:22
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
You Are Feeling Brokenhearted And ...
YOU ARE FEELING BROKENHEARED AND Bound: Entangled in webs of discouragement. Pick up the pieces of your broken heart - scattered all around you - and bring them to Me. Place them on the white linen cloth I provide, and wait in My healing Presence. Sit still in My holy Light while I cleanse you from binding webs of discouragement. Look into My Face and see the great Love I have for you. Because My Love is limitless, I never run out of compassion. When you feel on the brink of giving up, remind yourself of My great faithfulness: I never give up on you!
Though your disappointment is real, My Presence with you is even more real. Stay close to Me as I work on mending your broken heart. Of course, your repaired heart will not be exactly as it was before, but in some ways it will be much better. Your renewed heart - stripped of its cherished hopes - will have more space for Me.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 61:1; Psalm 123:2; Lamentations 3:22-23 and
Psalm 51:10
Though your disappointment is real, My Presence with you is even more real. Stay close to Me as I work on mending your broken heart. Of course, your repaired heart will not be exactly as it was before, but in some ways it will be much better. Your renewed heart - stripped of its cherished hopes - will have more space for Me.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 61:1; Psalm 123:2; Lamentations 3:22-23 and
Psalm 51:10
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
You Have This Amazing Privilege Of ...
YOU HA VE THIS AMAZING PRIVILEGE OF Knowing Me Intimately, yet this privilege is not an invitation to act as if you were My equal. I want you to worship Me as King of kings while walking hand in hand with Me.
I know it's not easy for you to strike that balance. I took a huge risk when I created mankind in My own image. I made you with the awesome ability to reverence and love Me freely, with coercion. I paid enormously for your freedom - with My own blood. This payment has made it possible for you to know Me, the King of kings and Lord of lords. When one of My children draws near Me in reverent awe, I open My heart and offer intimate friendship. The Joy we share in one another cannot be measured.
However, from time to time you overstep your bounds, forgetting who I AM. You talk to Me consistently, even slanderously. While our intimacy is hindered by your irreverent attitude, My Love for you is constant. When you remember My majestic Presence and return to Me repentantly, I not only forgive you, but I rush to meet you and enfold you in My embrace. I celebrate with you the Joy of being close again as we walk together down the path of Life.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Timothy 6:14-15; John 8:58; Luke 15:20 and
Psalm 16:11
I know it's not easy for you to strike that balance. I took a huge risk when I created mankind in My own image. I made you with the awesome ability to reverence and love Me freely, with coercion. I paid enormously for your freedom - with My own blood. This payment has made it possible for you to know Me, the King of kings and Lord of lords. When one of My children draws near Me in reverent awe, I open My heart and offer intimate friendship. The Joy we share in one another cannot be measured.
However, from time to time you overstep your bounds, forgetting who I AM. You talk to Me consistently, even slanderously. While our intimacy is hindered by your irreverent attitude, My Love for you is constant. When you remember My majestic Presence and return to Me repentantly, I not only forgive you, but I rush to meet you and enfold you in My embrace. I celebrate with you the Joy of being close again as we walk together down the path of Life.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Timothy 6:14-15; John 8:58; Luke 15:20 and
Psalm 16:11
Monday, November 17, 2014
No Matter What Hardships The World May ...
NO MATTER WHAT HARDSHIPS THE WORLD MAY throw at you, you have - in Me - everything you need to persevere. Despair is a deep pit, and sometimes you totter around its edges, precariously close to falling in. Your only hope at such times is to fix your eyes on Me. The more perplexed you are - bewildered by complex circumstances - the easier it is to lose your balance. To keep from falling you must change your focus: from your circumstances to My Presence. This requires strenuous effort on your part, because you have not fully accepted the limitations of your mind. Your natural tendency is to keep thinking about a difficult situation as you try to figure it out. However, I am always nearby, eager to help you change your focus time after time.
Though you may be hard pressed on every side, you need not be crushed by your difficulties. You are not alone in your battles because I will never, ever abandon you. Even if you are struck down by a fatal blow, you will not be destroyed. I am the Shepherd and Guardian of your soul - the part of you that is indestructible. I give you eternal Life, and you will never perish. No one can snatch you out of My hand!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 4:8; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 2:25 and
John 10:28
Though you may be hard pressed on every side, you need not be crushed by your difficulties. You are not alone in your battles because I will never, ever abandon you. Even if you are struck down by a fatal blow, you will not be destroyed. I am the Shepherd and Guardian of your soul - the part of you that is indestructible. I give you eternal Life, and you will never perish. No one can snatch you out of My hand!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 4:8; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 2:25 and
John 10:28
Sunday, November 16, 2014
I Offer You Godly ...
I OFFER YOU GODLY Contentment: A state of serenity that flows out of trusting in My great sufficiency. I am teaching you to depend on Me alone and to be content with whatever I provide. Relying solely on Me is a way of rich blessing, even though it may lead you along paths you would not have chosen. If you are truly content to live with My provisions for you - now and in the future - you will not be plagued by anxiety. Instead of worrying about "what ifs" your heart will be firmly fixed - confident in Me.
I realize this world is full of fear - inducing messages. Daily news reports can fill your mind with fearful thoughts. Advertisers intentionally stimulate anxiety and insecurity, so they can demonstrate how their products will help you - making you happy and secure. To counteract these harmful messages, it's essential for you to exert some control over your thinking. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you think My thoughts. The more He controls your mind, the more you will experience Life and Peace.
Remember that you brought nothing into the world: Everything you have is a gift from Me, including each breath you breathe. Though you can carry nothing out of this world, the spiritual transformation I am working in you is eternal. Collaborate with Me as I transform you into My likeness, preparing you for the ultimate in blissful contentment - heaven!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Timothy 6:6-7; Psalm 112:7 and Romans 8:6
I realize this world is full of fear - inducing messages. Daily news reports can fill your mind with fearful thoughts. Advertisers intentionally stimulate anxiety and insecurity, so they can demonstrate how their products will help you - making you happy and secure. To counteract these harmful messages, it's essential for you to exert some control over your thinking. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you think My thoughts. The more He controls your mind, the more you will experience Life and Peace.
Remember that you brought nothing into the world: Everything you have is a gift from Me, including each breath you breathe. Though you can carry nothing out of this world, the spiritual transformation I am working in you is eternal. Collaborate with Me as I transform you into My likeness, preparing you for the ultimate in blissful contentment - heaven!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Timothy 6:6-7; Psalm 112:7 and Romans 8:6
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Instead Of Rushing To Pursue A ...
INSTEAD OF RUSHING TO PURSUE A goal, take time to talk with Me about it. I realize that striving to achieve comes almost as naturally to you as breathing. When a goal grabs your attention, your instinct is to "go for it" without really thinking it through. You may invest a lot of time and energy in the endeavor - only later realizing that it was the wrong pursuit. But when you take the time to first discuss matters with Me, you experience much more satisfaction.
There are many benefits to talking with Me - before, during, and after your quest. The Light of My Presence illuminates the pursuit so you can see it from My perspective. As your perspective lines up more with Mine, you gain a growing desire to please Me. This desire produces benefits far beyond the task at hand: It deepens your relationship with Me.
If you discern that your pursuit accords with My will, then you can go forward confidently. As you work collaboratively with Me, continue to communicate about what you are doing. When your goal has been achieved, thank Me for My help and guidance. Rejoice in what we have accomplished together!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 89:15-16; Proverbs 19:21; Psalm 37:5 and
Philippians 4:13
There are many benefits to talking with Me - before, during, and after your quest. The Light of My Presence illuminates the pursuit so you can see it from My perspective. As your perspective lines up more with Mine, you gain a growing desire to please Me. This desire produces benefits far beyond the task at hand: It deepens your relationship with Me.
If you discern that your pursuit accords with My will, then you can go forward confidently. As you work collaboratively with Me, continue to communicate about what you are doing. When your goal has been achieved, thank Me for My help and guidance. Rejoice in what we have accomplished together!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 89:15-16; Proverbs 19:21; Psalm 37:5 and
Philippians 4:13
Friday, November 14, 2014
Invite Me Into Your Thoughts By ...
INVITE ME INTO YOUR THOUGHTS BY whispering My Name; suddenly your day brightens and feels more user-friendly. When you speak My Name in loving trust, you sense My Presence and feel yourself draw closer to Me.
There is great Power in My Name: Simply whispering "Jesus" can turn a hard day into a good one. By calling on My Name frequently, you acknowledge your continual need of Me. And when you pray My Name, you are actually calling upon My very Being. I joyfully respond to your invitation by coming nearer to you.
I am pleased by your desire to rely on Me in ordinary moments as well as in the big events of your life. When you whisper My Name, I respond not only to your neediness but also to your love. As you look to Me, My shines upon you in radiant approval -- brightening your day and helping you feel secure.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Acts 4:12; James 4:8; Acts 2:21 and Numbers 6:25-26
There is great Power in My Name: Simply whispering "Jesus" can turn a hard day into a good one. By calling on My Name frequently, you acknowledge your continual need of Me. And when you pray My Name, you are actually calling upon My very Being. I joyfully respond to your invitation by coming nearer to you.
I am pleased by your desire to rely on Me in ordinary moments as well as in the big events of your life. When you whisper My Name, I respond not only to your neediness but also to your love. As you look to Me, My shines upon you in radiant approval -- brightening your day and helping you feel secure.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Acts 4:12; James 4:8; Acts 2:21 and Numbers 6:25-26
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Trust In Me At All Times
TRUST IN ME AT ALL TIMES. I know the pain and sorrow you are feeling, and I want you to pour out your heart in My Presence. You need to release all those emotions in a safe place. Demonstrate your trust in Me by opening your heart to Me; as you do so, I promise to keep you safe.
Remember that I am a Man of sorrows, fully acquainted with grief. Because of all I suffered, I can empathize with you and share your pain. As you pour out your emotions in My Presence, your heavy burden grows lighter. You no longer carry your sorrow alone. You release them to Me, and I then relieve and refresh your soul. Moreover, as your heavy heart grows lighter, you are freed to learn more of Me: who I really am.
Come to Me and get to know Me in ever-increasing depth and breadth. You will find that I am indeed a Refuge - a safe place flooded with eternal Love. Linger a while in My Presence, letting My Love soak into your soul.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 62:8; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 53:3 and
Matthew 11:28
Remember that I am a Man of sorrows, fully acquainted with grief. Because of all I suffered, I can empathize with you and share your pain. As you pour out your emotions in My Presence, your heavy burden grows lighter. You no longer carry your sorrow alone. You release them to Me, and I then relieve and refresh your soul. Moreover, as your heavy heart grows lighter, you are freed to learn more of Me: who I really am.
Come to Me and get to know Me in ever-increasing depth and breadth. You will find that I am indeed a Refuge - a safe place flooded with eternal Love. Linger a while in My Presence, letting My Love soak into your soul.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 62:8; Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 53:3 and
Matthew 11:28
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
My Grace Is Sufficient For You ...
MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU, but its sufficiency is for one day at a time. That's why it is essential for you to learn how to live in the present.
Your mind so easily slips into the future, where worries abound. You also spend way too much time analyzing the past. Meanwhile, splendors of the present moment parade before you, and you don't even notice. Part of the problem is your tendency to strive for self-sufficiency. I will help you learn to rest in My sufficiency, depending on Me more and more.
You need My grace in order to live in the present. Grace is all about My provision for you, but accepting that goes against the grain of your natural tendencies. Each day you face a number of situations requiring My help. Moment by moment I extend to you the needed assistance. Your part is to recognize your neediness and receive what I offer.
My Presence is with you always, providing everything you need. So don't worry about tomorrow's needs. My sufficiency is for a day at a time - today!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 34:5; Philippians 4:19 and
Matthew 6:34
Your mind so easily slips into the future, where worries abound. You also spend way too much time analyzing the past. Meanwhile, splendors of the present moment parade before you, and you don't even notice. Part of the problem is your tendency to strive for self-sufficiency. I will help you learn to rest in My sufficiency, depending on Me more and more.
You need My grace in order to live in the present. Grace is all about My provision for you, but accepting that goes against the grain of your natural tendencies. Each day you face a number of situations requiring My help. Moment by moment I extend to you the needed assistance. Your part is to recognize your neediness and receive what I offer.
My Presence is with you always, providing everything you need. So don't worry about tomorrow's needs. My sufficiency is for a day at a time - today!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 34:5; Philippians 4:19 and
Matthew 6:34
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Fearfulness Is A Form Of ...
FEARFULNESS IS A FORM OF bondage. I died on the cross for you so that you would not be a slave to fear. When I see My children continuing to live in bondage to fear, I am grieved. My sacrifice was not only to provide forgiveness of sins but also to open the way to My Father's heart. Now that you trust Me as Savior, you are the recipient of perfect Love - My Love, Abba's Love. This perfect Love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment (and there's no punishment for My followers).
People are born into the world in spiritual bondage, including bondage to fear. Because you inhabit both a fallen world and a fallen body, it isn't easy to break free from fearfulness. However, the Spirit of adoption can help you in this struggle, enabling you to see yourself as you truly are: a much-loved child of God! The Spirit frees you to cry out, "Abba, Father," believing you are His precious, adopted child. In the presence of a loving, strong father even the most frightened child eventually calms down. You have a perfectly loving, infinitely strong Father, so bring your fears freely to Him. Let Him hold you close to His Abba heart, where you know you are safe. Open your heart to receive vast quantities of His Love. The more of this Love you hold in your heart, the less room is for fear. Receive His Love in full measure!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:15; 1 John 4:18; 2 Corinthians 3:17 and
John 15:9
People are born into the world in spiritual bondage, including bondage to fear. Because you inhabit both a fallen world and a fallen body, it isn't easy to break free from fearfulness. However, the Spirit of adoption can help you in this struggle, enabling you to see yourself as you truly are: a much-loved child of God! The Spirit frees you to cry out, "Abba, Father," believing you are His precious, adopted child. In the presence of a loving, strong father even the most frightened child eventually calms down. You have a perfectly loving, infinitely strong Father, so bring your fears freely to Him. Let Him hold you close to His Abba heart, where you know you are safe. Open your heart to receive vast quantities of His Love. The more of this Love you hold in your heart, the less room is for fear. Receive His Love in full measure!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:15; 1 John 4:18; 2 Corinthians 3:17 and
John 15:9
Monday, November 10, 2014
I Know Full Well The Thoughts And Attitudes Of Your ...
I KNOW FULL WELL THE THOUGHTS AND ATTITUDES OF YOUR heart, so it is wise to be honest with Me. When your heart overflows with Love and Joy, I rejoice with you and delight in you. When you are rebellious and ungrateful, I continue to love you perfectly - even though your behavior is unacceptable. The more you believe in Me - who I am and what I have done - the better your attitude will be.
When you are feeling ungrateful, you need to focus on the goal of your faith: the salvation of your soul. No matter what you suffer in this life, your soul is absolutely secure. You have an eternity of inexpressibly wondrous Life reserved for you in heaven. This glorious inheritance has been credited to your account ever since you trusted Me as your Savior - God. As you ponder the wonders of your soul's salvation, you become free - free to receive Joy beyond description and full of Glory!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:8-9; Psalm 107:1 and John 10:28
When you are feeling ungrateful, you need to focus on the goal of your faith: the salvation of your soul. No matter what you suffer in this life, your soul is absolutely secure. You have an eternity of inexpressibly wondrous Life reserved for you in heaven. This glorious inheritance has been credited to your account ever since you trusted Me as your Savior - God. As you ponder the wonders of your soul's salvation, you become free - free to receive Joy beyond description and full of Glory!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:8-9; Psalm 107:1 and John 10:28
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Ever Since The Fall, People Have Wanted To ...
EVER SINCE THE FALL, PEOPLE HAVE WANTED TO make idols of themselves and their own creations. They find it easier to deify something visible than to worship My unseen Reality. You have spent years trying to perfect yourself. Now you are more vulnerable to idolizing what you have made or done than what you are. This is a rather subtle sin, especially when you have created something for My Glory and purposes. I have designed to use some of your creations to bless other people, and this has delighted you. When they express their appreciation to you, you soak up their praises. You forget that everything you make is as flawed as you are. Just as you are a jar of clay filled with heavenly contents, so are the things you have made or done for Me.
I am Christ in you -- shining the Light of the knowledge of My Glory into your heart. I am the Treasure that fills not only you but also your creations of clay, giving them meaning. When you do your work in dependence on Me, I can use it powerfully for My purposes. Delight in what we accomplish together, but find your utmost Joy in Me - your eternal Treasure. As you gaze at Me in loving worship, rejoice that your name is written in heaven's book of Life.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 4:6-7; Colossians 1:27 and Luke 10:20
I am Christ in you -- shining the Light of the knowledge of My Glory into your heart. I am the Treasure that fills not only you but also your creations of clay, giving them meaning. When you do your work in dependence on Me, I can use it powerfully for My purposes. Delight in what we accomplish together, but find your utmost Joy in Me - your eternal Treasure. As you gaze at Me in loving worship, rejoice that your name is written in heaven's book of Life.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 4:6-7; Colossians 1:27 and Luke 10:20
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Your Weakness And Brokenness Draw Me ...
YOUR WEAKNESS AND BROKENNESS DRAW ME ever so near you. You can open up to Me because I understand you perfectly. My compassion for you is overflowing. As you open yourself to My healing Presence, I fill you with Peace that transcends understanding. So stop trying to figure everything out. Instead, lean on Me, letting your head rest on My chest. While you rest, I will be watching over you and all that concerns you.
Trust Me in the depths of your being, where I live in union with you. My healing work in you in most effective when you are actively trusting Me. Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing Love for you will not be shaken. This is the essence of My compassion for you: No matter how desperate your circumstances, the one thing you can always count on is My unfailing Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 42:3; Philippians 4:6-7; Proverbs 3:5 and Isaiah 54:10
Trust Me in the depths of your being, where I live in union with you. My healing work in you in most effective when you are actively trusting Me. Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing Love for you will not be shaken. This is the essence of My compassion for you: No matter how desperate your circumstances, the one thing you can always count on is My unfailing Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 42:3; Philippians 4:6-7; Proverbs 3:5 and Isaiah 54:10
Friday, November 7, 2014
I Am Training You To Hold In Your Heart A ...
I AM TRAINING YOU TO HOLD IN YOUR HEART A dual focus: My Continual Presence And The Hope Of Heaven. You'll find no deeper comfort than knowing I am with you always, both here on earth and throughout eternity in heaven. You have known this great truth in your head for many years. However, your heart is fickle and tends to chase after other gods. Only as My Spirit helps you can you grasp the awesomeness of My Presence with you forever. I am indeed with you - watching over you wherever you are, wherever you go. Simply accept My Presence with you as reality; the deepest Reality. Build your life on this absolute truth, which is like building your house on a rock.
Your heart and mind will wander away from Me, but My Spirit within can remind you to return. You need only to ask the Holy Spirit to help you in this way. He delights in being your Helper.
Rejoice, for I am with you not only in this life but in the life to come. Let the promise of heaven flood your heart with My eternal Presence!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Genesis 28:15; Matthew 7:24; John 14:16-17 and
John 14:2-3
Your heart and mind will wander away from Me, but My Spirit within can remind you to return. You need only to ask the Holy Spirit to help you in this way. He delights in being your Helper.
Rejoice, for I am with you not only in this life but in the life to come. Let the promise of heaven flood your heart with My eternal Presence!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Genesis 28:15; Matthew 7:24; John 14:16-17 and
John 14:2-3
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Your Awareness Of Your Deep Need For ...
YOUR AWARENESS OF YOUR DEEP NEED FOR Me is a profound strength. People who think they don't need Me are in serious trouble, because they rely on their own insufficient abilities. I am training you to depend on Me - your Strength.
Living in a fallen world can weigh you down. However, as you keep looking to Me, I make your feet like the feet of a deer. I lighten your load so much that you hardly notice the jagged rocks beneath your feet or the steepness of your ascent. Before you know it, you are on the high places - with Me!
You need to remember that I am Sovereign. I will not help you go along a path that is not My choice for you. So it's vital to commit your way to Me, asking Me to lead you each step of the way. This is how you collaborate with Me as I enable you to go on the heights.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Habakkuk 3:19; Isaiah 40:30-31 and Psalm 37:5
Living in a fallen world can weigh you down. However, as you keep looking to Me, I make your feet like the feet of a deer. I lighten your load so much that you hardly notice the jagged rocks beneath your feet or the steepness of your ascent. Before you know it, you are on the high places - with Me!
You need to remember that I am Sovereign. I will not help you go along a path that is not My choice for you. So it's vital to commit your way to Me, asking Me to lead you each step of the way. This is how you collaborate with Me as I enable you to go on the heights.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Habakkuk 3:19; Isaiah 40:30-31 and Psalm 37:5
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
I Want To Make Your Life A ...
I WANT TO MAKE YOUR LIFE A glorious adventure, but you must stop striving for a lifestyle that feels safe. I know how ambivalent your heart is in all of this. You long for the adventure that a life abandoned to Me can be, and at the same time, you cling to old ways because change frightens you. Though you feel safest when your life is predictable and things seem to be under control, I want you to break free and discover the adventures I have planned for you.
The greatest adventure of all is knowing Me abundantly: discovering how wide and long and high and deep is My Love for you. The power of My vast Love can feel overwhelming. That is why many people choose to limit their knowledge of Me, keeping Me at a distance. How this grieves Me! People settle for mediocrity because it feels more comfortable. Meanwhile, they continue to battle fear. Only My Love is strong enough to break the hold that fear has on you. A predictable lifestyle may feel safer, but it can shield you from what you need most of all - Me!
When unexpected events shake up your routines, rejoice. This is exactly what you need, to wake you up and point you toward Me. Recognize that you are on the threshold of a new adventure, and that I will be with you each step of the way. As we venture out together, cling tightly to My hand. The more you abandon yourself to Me, the more exuberantly you can experience My Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Ephesians 3:17-18; 1 John 4:18 and Psalm 63:8
The greatest adventure of all is knowing Me abundantly: discovering how wide and long and high and deep is My Love for you. The power of My vast Love can feel overwhelming. That is why many people choose to limit their knowledge of Me, keeping Me at a distance. How this grieves Me! People settle for mediocrity because it feels more comfortable. Meanwhile, they continue to battle fear. Only My Love is strong enough to break the hold that fear has on you. A predictable lifestyle may feel safer, but it can shield you from what you need most of all - Me!
When unexpected events shake up your routines, rejoice. This is exactly what you need, to wake you up and point you toward Me. Recognize that you are on the threshold of a new adventure, and that I will be with you each step of the way. As we venture out together, cling tightly to My hand. The more you abandon yourself to Me, the more exuberantly you can experience My Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Ephesians 3:17-18; 1 John 4:18 and Psalm 63:8
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
I Am The Firm Foundation On Which You Can ...
I AM THE FIRM FOUNDATION ON WHICH YOU CAN dance and sing praises and continually celebrate My Presence - just as you long to. Most of the time, however, you feel earth-bound and weighed down. Worshiping Me requires the engagement of your entire being - something you delight in and yet somehow resist.
If you want to learn how to celebrate Me more consistently, more abundantly, begin by lingering in My peaceful Presence. As you relax in My everlasting arms, sense how safe and secure you are. I am indeed the rock-solid Foundation on which you can live exuberantly. Dancing, singing, and praying are ways you can express your delight in Me.
My very Presence radiates Joy in vast, unmeasured fullness! When you praise Me, your joy increases, as does your awareness of My holy Presence. Your body may or may not be mightily engaged in this endeavor, but I see your heart. That is where the ultimate celebration of My Presence takes place.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 16:11; 2 Samuel 6:14 and
1 Samuel 16:7
If you want to learn how to celebrate Me more consistently, more abundantly, begin by lingering in My peaceful Presence. As you relax in My everlasting arms, sense how safe and secure you are. I am indeed the rock-solid Foundation on which you can live exuberantly. Dancing, singing, and praying are ways you can express your delight in Me.
My very Presence radiates Joy in vast, unmeasured fullness! When you praise Me, your joy increases, as does your awareness of My holy Presence. Your body may or may not be mightily engaged in this endeavor, but I see your heart. That is where the ultimate celebration of My Presence takes place.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 16:11; 2 Samuel 6:14 and
1 Samuel 16:7
Monday, November 3, 2014
Come To Me With The Difficulties That Are ...
COME TO ME WITH THE DIFFICULTIES THAT ARE weighing you down. Even though there is no relief in sight, your troubles are actually light and momentary - from an eternal perspective. Your problems feel so heavy because you have given them too much power. Each time you focus on them and forget about Me, you empower them a little more. Even small objects placed very close to your eyes can obscure most of the vista before you. I want you to put your troubles down long enough to view the vast expanse of Life that is spread out before you - all the way into eternity!
The best way to lay your problems down is: Bring them to Me. Unburden yourself by pouring out your heart to Me, for I am your Refuge. As you release your woes to Me (even temporarily), your vision improves and you can see Me more clearly. Linger with Me while My Light shines powerfully into your heart. This Light illuminates the knowledge of the Majesty and Glory revealed in My Face. This is the eternal Glory that outweighs all your troubles.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 4:17; Psalm 62:8 and 2 Corinthians 4:6
The best way to lay your problems down is: Bring them to Me. Unburden yourself by pouring out your heart to Me, for I am your Refuge. As you release your woes to Me (even temporarily), your vision improves and you can see Me more clearly. Linger with Me while My Light shines powerfully into your heart. This Light illuminates the knowledge of the Majesty and Glory revealed in My Face. This is the eternal Glory that outweighs all your troubles.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 4:17; Psalm 62:8 and 2 Corinthians 4:6
Sunday, November 2, 2014
In My Presence You Have Infinite ...
IN MY PRESENCE YOU HAVE INFINITE Approval. You often judge yourself on the basis of what you see in the mirror, even though you know how fickle and shallow that ever-changing image is. You tend to be equally enslaved to viewing yourself through the eyes of other people, rigorously evaluating your personal performance and almost always feeling displeased with something you have said or done.
"Enslaved" is an appropriate word. You are indeed a slave when you try to measure yourself through any perspective but Mine. Evaluating your worth based on how you look, to yourself or to others, is always a trap. It's as if you are sifting sand in a search for gold - looking only at the grains of sand filtering through the sieve, while ignoring the priceless nuggets that remain. The gold represents the eternal part of you: your soul. It is invisible to everyone but Me, the One who plans to spend eternity with you. Though invisible, a well-nurtured soul can actually improve your appearance: As you rest in the certainty of My unfailing Love, your face glows with the Joy of My Presence.
My approval of you is infinite because it will continue forever. It is based entirely on My righteousness, which is yours for all eternity. When you look in a mirror, try to see yourself as you truly are - arrayed in perfect righteousness, adorned in glowing approval.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 90:14; Psalm 21:6 and Isaiah 61:10
"Enslaved" is an appropriate word. You are indeed a slave when you try to measure yourself through any perspective but Mine. Evaluating your worth based on how you look, to yourself or to others, is always a trap. It's as if you are sifting sand in a search for gold - looking only at the grains of sand filtering through the sieve, while ignoring the priceless nuggets that remain. The gold represents the eternal part of you: your soul. It is invisible to everyone but Me, the One who plans to spend eternity with you. Though invisible, a well-nurtured soul can actually improve your appearance: As you rest in the certainty of My unfailing Love, your face glows with the Joy of My Presence.
My approval of you is infinite because it will continue forever. It is based entirely on My righteousness, which is yours for all eternity. When you look in a mirror, try to see yourself as you truly are - arrayed in perfect righteousness, adorned in glowing approval.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 90:14; Psalm 21:6 and Isaiah 61:10
Saturday, November 1, 2014
My Light Shines On You Continually ...
MY LIGHT SHINES ON YOU CONTINUALLY, WHETHER YOU ARE AWARE OF IT OR NOT. During the wee hours of the night, your thoughts are often distorted - even catastrophic. Although you may feel as if you are enveloped in darkness, remember that darkness and light are alike to Me. I am with you, and My Love for you never fails. You need the Light of My Presence supremely more than you need the light of day.
When the way before you seems dark and threatening, you can still trust Me to guide you. Walking by faith is akin to using radar to discern the way you should go. Instead of trying to see through clouds of uncertainty up ahead, fix your eyes on Me. I can show you a way forward where there appears to be none. Moreover, as you strive to stay in communication with Me, your soul opens up to Me. Even in the midst of your struggle, My loving Presence can fill your soul with warm delight.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 139:12; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Psalm 143:8 and
Hebrews 12:2
When the way before you seems dark and threatening, you can still trust Me to guide you. Walking by faith is akin to using radar to discern the way you should go. Instead of trying to see through clouds of uncertainty up ahead, fix your eyes on Me. I can show you a way forward where there appears to be none. Moreover, as you strive to stay in communication with Me, your soul opens up to Me. Even in the midst of your struggle, My loving Presence can fill your soul with warm delight.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 139:12; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Psalm 143:8 and
Hebrews 12:2
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