Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Do Not Be Conformed To This ...
DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THIS World, But Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind. I understand your struggles; I know that the world exerts relentless pressure on you, trying to squeeze you into its mold. This is why you need time alone with Me. When you open up to Me and invite Me to transform you, I can work freely in you and accomplish amazing things. One of My most challenging tasks is renovating your mind, and My Spirit is always at work on this project. He does not overwhelm you with His Power. Instead, He prompts you gently and convicts you cleanly -- showing you where you need to make changes and helping you develop new attitudes.
Many Christians are unable to discern My will because their minds are entangled in worldliness. The glitter and glamour of this world distract them from Me, so they do not sense My nearness. As you are transformed by the renewing of your mind, you progress in your ability to discern My good and perfect will. You also become increasingly aware of My loving Presence with you. This awareness is so pleasurable that it draws you ever closer to Me -- increasing the effectiveness of My work in you, creating an upward spiral of transformation. Thus you grow not only closer to Me but also more like Me. This is a foretaste of what is to come when I am fully revealed: You will be like Me, for you will see Me as I am.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:17 and 1 John 3:2
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Since You Joined My Royal ...
SINCE YOU JOINED MY ROYAL Family, I Have Brought Much Light Into Your Life. However, this is only like the first gleam of dawn compared with the full Light of day that awaits all who walk on the path of the righteous. You need My help each moment to keep your feet on this path, and My assistance is available to you every nanosecond of your life. There is no righteousness apart from Me, but I have already secured this glorious gift for you through My completed work on the cross.
I am the Sun of righteousness, and there is healing in My wings. As you bask in the security of My righteousness, My healing Presence transforms you more and more into the treasure I designed you to be.
The full Light of day is glorious beyond description. That Light is blindingly brilliant: too bright for earth's inhabitants. However, when you reach your heavenly home, you will awake in my likeness. Your new, imperishable eyes will be able to perceive the full Light of My Glory! In righteousness you will see My Face - and be satisfied.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 4:18; Malachi 4:2; Acts 9:8-9 and
Psalm 17:15
I am the Sun of righteousness, and there is healing in My wings. As you bask in the security of My righteousness, My healing Presence transforms you more and more into the treasure I designed you to be.
The full Light of day is glorious beyond description. That Light is blindingly brilliant: too bright for earth's inhabitants. However, when you reach your heavenly home, you will awake in my likeness. Your new, imperishable eyes will be able to perceive the full Light of My Glory! In righteousness you will see My Face - and be satisfied.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 4:18; Malachi 4:2; Acts 9:8-9 and
Psalm 17:15
Monday, December 29, 2014
Nothing Is Wasted When It Is Shared With ...
NOTHING IS WASTED WHEN IT IS SHARED WITH Me. I can bring beauty out of ashes of lost dreams; I can glean Joy out of sorrow, Peace out of adversity. This divine alchemy will become a reality in your experience as you learn how to share more and more of your life with Me. You believe I am capable of creating wholeness out of your brokenness and struggles. So I urge you to bring all these things to Me for transformation, trusting in My healing Presence.
I take great delight in transforming My precious children. Give Me your broken dreams! Release them into My care and keeping. I will not only heal the brokenness, I will give you a new dream - one that is in harmony with My plans for you. As you seek to nurture this budding dream, you will find yourself becoming more content and increasingly aware of My beautiful Presence.
Give Me your sadness and your problems as well. Sorrow shared with Me is permeated with brilliant glitters of Joy - like numerous lights sparkling in the darkness. Accept adversity as My gift to you. You will find golden pockets of Peace hidden in the hardness of your problems.
I am your devoted Friend and also your King of kings, accomplishing My divine transformation in you. All things are possible with Me!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 61:1-3; John 14:27 and Matthew 19:26
I take great delight in transforming My precious children. Give Me your broken dreams! Release them into My care and keeping. I will not only heal the brokenness, I will give you a new dream - one that is in harmony with My plans for you. As you seek to nurture this budding dream, you will find yourself becoming more content and increasingly aware of My beautiful Presence.
Give Me your sadness and your problems as well. Sorrow shared with Me is permeated with brilliant glitters of Joy - like numerous lights sparkling in the darkness. Accept adversity as My gift to you. You will find golden pockets of Peace hidden in the hardness of your problems.
I am your devoted Friend and also your King of kings, accomplishing My divine transformation in you. All things are possible with Me!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 61:1-3; John 14:27 and Matthew 19:26
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Do Not Worry About Tomorrow ...
DO NOT WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW. This is simple, straightforward teaching, but My followers rarely make it through even one day without breaking this command. It's good that you recognize your inability to live according to this instruction. Your ongoing struggle protects you from self-righteous striving: trying to be good enough to deserve My Love. Nonetheless, I do want to help you with your tendency to worry.
Because your mind is a fallen condition, it will sometimes wander across the timeline into tomorrow's trouble. However, early intervention can minimize the damage. As soon as you realize you're worrying about tomorrow, take action: Simply leave those thoughts where they are (in the unreality of the future), and come quickly back to the present. Since the future has such a strong pull on your mind, it's helpful to direct your thoughts to something that appeals to you in the present -- an interesting activity, beautiful weather, a dear friend or family member. At times when nothing about the present day seems appealing, My Presence lovingly awaits your attention. I am always near, so turning your thoughts to Me is an excellent option at all times. Come into My joyous Presence and I will delight you with unmerited Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Matthew 6:34; Ephesians 2:4-5; Hebrews 3:1 and
Psalm 43:4
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Whenever You Are Tempted To Grumble ...
WHENEVER YOU ARE TEMPTED TO GRUMBLE, Come To Me And Talk It Out. As you open up to Me, I will put My thoughts in your mind and My song in your heart.
There are so many things you would like to be different: in yourself, in others, in the world. Your natural tendency is to brood over these matters rather than to talk them over with Me. The longer you focus on these negatives, the more likely you are to become disgruntled. Even when you control what you say out loud, your thoughts tend to be full of complaints. Let Me help you think My thoughts.
Trust Me by opening up to Me consistently. Don't wait till you're already discouraged to bring Me your concerns. As we talk about these matters, remember to thank Me. In spite of how you're feeling, you can thank Me for listening and caring; also, for loving you enough to die for you. Your gratitude will provide a helpful framework for the things that concern you. As we talk about these things, let the Light of My Face shine upon you. Eventually, the heavenly Light will break through the fog in your mind, enabling you to see things from My perspective.
Your communion with Me will bless you in another way also: You will find in My Presence irrepressible Joy. Whether or not I change your circumstances, you will discover I have given you a new song - a hymn of praise.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 9:15; Numbers 6:25; Acts 2:28 and
Psalm 40:3
There are so many things you would like to be different: in yourself, in others, in the world. Your natural tendency is to brood over these matters rather than to talk them over with Me. The longer you focus on these negatives, the more likely you are to become disgruntled. Even when you control what you say out loud, your thoughts tend to be full of complaints. Let Me help you think My thoughts.
Trust Me by opening up to Me consistently. Don't wait till you're already discouraged to bring Me your concerns. As we talk about these matters, remember to thank Me. In spite of how you're feeling, you can thank Me for listening and caring; also, for loving you enough to die for you. Your gratitude will provide a helpful framework for the things that concern you. As we talk about these things, let the Light of My Face shine upon you. Eventually, the heavenly Light will break through the fog in your mind, enabling you to see things from My perspective.
Your communion with Me will bless you in another way also: You will find in My Presence irrepressible Joy. Whether or not I change your circumstances, you will discover I have given you a new song - a hymn of praise.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Corinthians 9:15; Numbers 6:25; Acts 2:28 and
Psalm 40:3
Friday, December 26, 2014
My Power Flows Most Freely Into ...
MY POWER FLOWS MOST FREELY INTO Weak Ones Aware Of Their Need For Me. So take heart: Though the journey you're on is one of faltering steps, such steps of dependence are links to My Presence.
Today you feel the journey more than usual. It's a challenge just to take the next step. Sometimes you get discouraged about your ongoing weaknesses. You know that dependence on Me brings spiritual blessings, yet at times you feel trapped by your limitations. Only the knowledge that I am with you keeps you out of the pit of despair.
Awareness of your need for Me is what creates a strong connection to My Presence. My Power flows into you continually: It gives you strength to take the next step, strength to resist discouragement and despair, strength to know Me in intimate dependence. Only My Power can enable you to live abundantly in the midst of your limitations. Your day-to-day perseverance, in dependence on Me, is every bit as supernatural as an outright miracle. So don't think that your difficulties 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 all understanding.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Jude 1:24-25 and Philippians 4:7
Today you feel the journey more than usual. It's a challenge just to take the next step. Sometimes you get discouraged about your ongoing weaknesses. You know that dependence on Me brings spiritual blessings, yet at times you feel trapped by your limitations. Only the knowledge that I am with you keeps you out of the pit of despair.
Awareness of your need for Me is what creates a strong connection to My Presence. My Power flows into you continually: It gives you strength to take the next step, strength to resist discouragement and despair, strength to know Me in intimate dependence. Only My Power can enable you to live abundantly in the midst of your limitations. Your day-to-day perseverance, in dependence on Me, is every bit as supernatural as an outright miracle. So don't think that your difficulties 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 all understanding.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Habakkuk 3:17-19; Jude 1:24-25 and Philippians 4:7
Thursday, December 25, 2014
My Peace Is Such An All-Encompassing ...
MY PEACE IS SUCH AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING Gift That It Is Independent Of Circumstances. Though you lose everything else, if you gain My Peace you are rich indeed.
Let that be a deep comfort to you, especially amid the many aspects of your life over which you have no control! When you are feeling at the mercy of your circumstances, My all-encompassing Peace is exactly what you need, even though you sometimes feel unable to receive it. Perhaps that is because you cling to other things - our loved ones, your possessions, your reputation. It's as if you are wrapping your fingers tightly around a small copper coin while I am offering you unlimited supplies of pure gold. My desire is to help you treasure My Peace above everything in the world -- recognizing it as a supernatural gift, bequeathed to My followers shortly before My death.
A man who knows he will soon die wants to leave something precious with those he loves. Therefore, I "willed" My Peace to My disciples and all who would follow Me. I knew this was a difficult gift to accept, especially in the midst of adversity. So, after My resurrection, the first words I spoke to My disciples were "Peace be with you!" They needed this reassurance to reinforce what I taught them before I died. You also need to be reminded of the divine nature of this gift, for it is not the world's peace I give you: It is the Peace that transcends all understanding!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: John 14:27; John 10:19 and Philippians 4:6-7
Let that be a deep comfort to you, especially amid the many aspects of your life over which you have no control! When you are feeling at the mercy of your circumstances, My all-encompassing Peace is exactly what you need, even though you sometimes feel unable to receive it. Perhaps that is because you cling to other things - our loved ones, your possessions, your reputation. It's as if you are wrapping your fingers tightly around a small copper coin while I am offering you unlimited supplies of pure gold. My desire is to help you treasure My Peace above everything in the world -- recognizing it as a supernatural gift, bequeathed to My followers shortly before My death.
A man who knows he will soon die wants to leave something precious with those he loves. Therefore, I "willed" My Peace to My disciples and all who would follow Me. I knew this was a difficult gift to accept, especially in the midst of adversity. So, after My resurrection, the first words I spoke to My disciples were "Peace be with you!" They needed this reassurance to reinforce what I taught them before I died. You also need to be reminded of the divine nature of this gift, for it is not the world's peace I give you: It is the Peace that transcends all understanding!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: John 14:27; John 10:19 and Philippians 4:6-7
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Find Comfort In Knowing I Am ...
FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING I AM Perfectly Good And Infinitely Strong. If I were good but lacking in strength you would have no stronghold in times of trouble. If I were strong but not totally good, My massive strength could be terrifying. In fact, My Power is threatening to those who oppose Me. However, I am the Good Shepherd; I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me. Sheep have nothing to fear from a shepherd who is good. On the contrary, they feel safe in his protective presence. So it is with Me: you can feel safe and secure in My sheltering Presence.
The best way to avail yourself of My protection is to trust Me wholeheartedly. My unfailing Love surrounds all those who trust in Me. So your most important task as a sheep in My pasture is to keep on trusting Me - the perfect Shepherd of your soul. Find rest in Me alone, for I am a surrounding stronghold of unfailing Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Nahum 1:7; John 10:14; Psalm 32:10; Psalm 62:1-2
The best way to avail yourself of My protection is to trust Me wholeheartedly. My unfailing Love surrounds all those who trust in Me. So your most important task as a sheep in My pasture is to keep on trusting Me - the perfect Shepherd of your soul. Find rest in Me alone, for I am a surrounding stronghold of unfailing Love.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Nahum 1:7; John 10:14; Psalm 32:10; Psalm 62:1-2
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
As The Holy Spirit Controls Your Mind And ...
AS THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTROLS YOUR MIND AND Actions More Fully, You Become Free In Me. You are increasingly released to become the one I created you to be.
Freedom through surrender sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? Yet when My Spirit is controlling your thinking and behavior, you feel more alive, more real, more content! I encourage you to pray, "Holy Spirit, think through me, live through me, love through me." This is a prayer of surrender. Nonetheless, even though you may pray this way, your desire to be in control can sabotage you.
In My kingdom freedom comes from yielding to My perfect will. Because I am infinite and you are not, My will may appear to be anything but perfect. Still, I want you to trust Me, even when you cannot understand what I'm doing. The Holy Spirit will help you in this as you invite Him to control your thinking. He lives in the depths of your spirit and knows you better than you know yourself. His work in you can liberate you to become more completely the one I designed you to be.
I am pleased when you ask My Spirit to live and love through you. This is the collaborative way of living I had in mind when I created mankind. The more you collaborate with Him, the freer you become free to live exuberantly, to love extravagantly, to know Me in ever-increasing intimacy!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:6; Romans 12:2 and Romans 8:26-27
Freedom through surrender sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? Yet when My Spirit is controlling your thinking and behavior, you feel more alive, more real, more content! I encourage you to pray, "Holy Spirit, think through me, live through me, love through me." This is a prayer of surrender. Nonetheless, even though you may pray this way, your desire to be in control can sabotage you.
In My kingdom freedom comes from yielding to My perfect will. Because I am infinite and you are not, My will may appear to be anything but perfect. Still, I want you to trust Me, even when you cannot understand what I'm doing. The Holy Spirit will help you in this as you invite Him to control your thinking. He lives in the depths of your spirit and knows you better than you know yourself. His work in you can liberate you to become more completely the one I designed you to be.
I am pleased when you ask My Spirit to live and love through you. This is the collaborative way of living I had in mind when I created mankind. The more you collaborate with Him, the freer you become free to live exuberantly, to love extravagantly, to know Me in ever-increasing intimacy!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:6; Romans 12:2 and Romans 8:26-27
Monday, December 22, 2014
When You Pass Through The Waters, I Will ...
WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL be with you. I want you to trust in My protective Presence even while deep waters of affliction are rising around you. Remember that you are precious in My sight and I love you. I will never, ever abandon you! Though you may lose sigh of Me, I am constantly aware of you and your circumstances. When you cry out to Me for help, I am already fully apprised of your situation. So you don't need to take time telling Me what is happening or what you think I should do. In the midst of emergencies, short pithy prayers are extremely effective: "Help me, Jesus!" "Show me Your way." "Your will be done."
Do not be overly concerned about your feelings during emergencies. The most important thing is that you turn to Me, trusting that I am indeed with you. When you cannot sense My Presence, it is enough to know that I love you with compassionate, unfailing Love. If your heart is sinking under waves of panic, don't focus on those feelings. Instead, look up to Me! As your soul clings to Me, my right hand will uphold you -- keeping you safe in turbulent waters.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 43:2-4; Matthew 6:10; Lamentations 3:32 and
Psalm 63:8
Do not be overly concerned about your feelings during emergencies. The most important thing is that you turn to Me, trusting that I am indeed with you. When you cannot sense My Presence, it is enough to know that I love you with compassionate, unfailing Love. If your heart is sinking under waves of panic, don't focus on those feelings. Instead, look up to Me! As your soul clings to Me, my right hand will uphold you -- keeping you safe in turbulent waters.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 43:2-4; Matthew 6:10; Lamentations 3:32 and
Psalm 63:8
Sunday, Dec 21st - Entrust Your Loved Ones To ...
ENTRUST YOUR LOVED ONES TO Me. They are much safer with Me than in your clinging hands.
Sometimes you confuse loving others with rescuing them. When a loved one has a problem, you often feel responsible to come up with a solution. Then you plunge headlong into problem-solving mode, as if you are obligated to provide sound advice. I want to help you stop feeling responsible to fix people since that is My role - not yours.
It is My prerogative to bring about change in people's lives as I choose. You can be part of the process, but remember that I am the Author and Director of the drama. You need to follow My script rather than creating your own. Do not usurp My role in people's lives, no matter how much you long to help them.
When you feel compelled to rescue a loved one, take a good look at the quality of your love. Learn from Me, because I have all authority in heaven and on earth: I could rescue or control anyone at all. Trust in My Love and his infinite wisdom..
Prayerfully release your loved ones into My protective care. Restrain your urges to solve their problems. Instead use your time and energy to listen to them and pray for them. Trust in their Love and My infinite wisdom, I can work changes in your loved ones lives beyond anything you might ask or imagine. As you release these precious ones to Me, linger awhile in My unfailing Love - for them and also for you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 3:20-21 and Psalm 143:8
Sometimes you confuse loving others with rescuing them. When a loved one has a problem, you often feel responsible to come up with a solution. Then you plunge headlong into problem-solving mode, as if you are obligated to provide sound advice. I want to help you stop feeling responsible to fix people since that is My role - not yours.
It is My prerogative to bring about change in people's lives as I choose. You can be part of the process, but remember that I am the Author and Director of the drama. You need to follow My script rather than creating your own. Do not usurp My role in people's lives, no matter how much you long to help them.
When you feel compelled to rescue a loved one, take a good look at the quality of your love. Learn from Me, because I have all authority in heaven and on earth: I could rescue or control anyone at all. Trust in My Love and his infinite wisdom..
Prayerfully release your loved ones into My protective care. Restrain your urges to solve their problems. Instead use your time and energy to listen to them and pray for them. Trust in their Love and My infinite wisdom, I can work changes in your loved ones lives beyond anything you might ask or imagine. As you release these precious ones to Me, linger awhile in My unfailing Love - for them and also for you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 3:20-21 and Psalm 143:8
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Your Prayers Are Not Cries In The Dark
YOUR PRAYERS ARE NOT CRIES IN THE DARK. On the contrary, they rise to My kingdom of eternal Light. Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things. Mankind has long been plagued with eyes that do not see what is most important. Many people fail to see the most obvious things: I can perform miracles before their very eyes, yet they see only mundane occurrences or - at best - coincidences. Only the eyes of your heart can see spiritual realities.
One of the things I search for among My children is a teachable attitude. When you come to Me desirous of learning wondrous things which you do not know, I rejoice. A good teacher takes pleasure in a student who really wants to learn, who puts forth extra effort to discover as much as possible. I am the Teacher of teachers, and I delight in your desire to learn amazing, unsearchable things from Me. Your openness to My teaching has a wonderful result: I help you understand at heart level the hope to which I have called you, the riches of My glorious inheritance in which you share. You can look forward to living rapturously with Me in the Holy City, where the Glory of God provides Light.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Jeremiah 33:3; Ephesians 1:18; Psalm 143:10 and
Revelation 21:23
One of the things I search for among My children is a teachable attitude. When you come to Me desirous of learning wondrous things which you do not know, I rejoice. A good teacher takes pleasure in a student who really wants to learn, who puts forth extra effort to discover as much as possible. I am the Teacher of teachers, and I delight in your desire to learn amazing, unsearchable things from Me. Your openness to My teaching has a wonderful result: I help you understand at heart level the hope to which I have called you, the riches of My glorious inheritance in which you share. You can look forward to living rapturously with Me in the Holy City, where the Glory of God provides Light.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Jeremiah 33:3; Ephesians 1:18; Psalm 143:10 and
Revelation 21:23
Friday, December 19, 2014
I Am The Creator Of The Universe, Yet I Choose ...
I AM THE CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, YET I CHOOSE to make My humble home in your heart. It is there you know Me most intimately; it is there I speak to you in holy whispers.
I know this is more than you can fathom - that someone so great and majestic would choose to live in someone so small and sinful. Your mind almost recoils at the thought of My perfect holiness living in you. It's a thought you do well to struggle with. That shows Me you have some understanding of the absolute purity of My Being. Nonetheless, be assured that your sinfulness cannot taint My holiness. The influence goes the other direction: My righteousness purifies you! Delight in this blessed transaction, gratefully receiving My goodness.
Though you are indeed an exceedingly humble dwelling for Me - the One who also inhabits the highest heavens - I am living in your heart because I deeply desire intimacy with you. You are weak: easily distracted by the noise of the world. Yet I want to help you hear My gentle whispers in your heart. You need stillness - outer and inner. Find a quiet place, where the noise of the world is minimal. Then focus your mind on this loving command: "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.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 1:2; Ephesians 3:16-17; 1 Kings 19:12 and
Psalm 46:10
I know this is more than you can fathom - that someone so great and majestic would choose to live in someone so small and sinful. Your mind almost recoils at the thought of My perfect holiness living in you. It's a thought you do well to struggle with. That shows Me you have some understanding of the absolute purity of My Being. Nonetheless, be assured that your sinfulness cannot taint My holiness. The influence goes the other direction: My righteousness purifies you! Delight in this blessed transaction, gratefully receiving My goodness.
Though you are indeed an exceedingly humble dwelling for Me - the One who also inhabits the highest heavens - I am living in your heart because I deeply desire intimacy with you. You are weak: easily distracted by the noise of the world. Yet I want to help you hear My gentle whispers in your heart. You need stillness - outer and inner. Find a quiet place, where the noise of the world is minimal. Then focus your mind on this loving command: "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.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 1:2; Ephesians 3:16-17; 1 Kings 19:12 and
Psalm 46:10
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Though Difficulties Abound In This World, Rejoice That I Am ...
THOUGH DIFFICULTIES ABOUND IN THIS WORLD, REJOICE THAT I AM always present with you. I can enable you to cope with any and all circumstances, strengthening you as you look trustingly to Me. No matter how hopeless your situation may seem, I assure you that all things are possible with Me.
I am the Truth, and therefore I am true to all My promises. They provide a rock-solid foundation on which you can live and move and have your being. Since I am the living Word, affirming your trust in My promises is an excellent way to draw near Me. As you bask in the beauty of My Presence, you may find yourself wanting to praise Me. Do not restrain that holy impulse; instead give it voice. While you are worshiping Me, new hope will grow within you.
Hope in Me, for you will again praise Me for the help of My Presence.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Mark 10:37; Acts 17:28; John 1:1 and Psalm 42:5
I am the Truth, and therefore I am true to all My promises. They provide a rock-solid foundation on which you can live and move and have your being. Since I am the living Word, affirming your trust in My promises is an excellent way to draw near Me. As you bask in the beauty of My Presence, you may find yourself wanting to praise Me. Do not restrain that holy impulse; instead give it voice. While you are worshiping Me, new hope will grow within you.
Hope in Me, for you will again praise Me for the help of My Presence.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Mark 10:37; Acts 17:28; John 1:1 and Psalm 42:5
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Whenever Your Heart Condemns You, Call Out To ...
WHENEVER YOUR HEART CONDEMNS YOU, CALL OUT TO Me: "Jesus, help me!" Your heart and mind are battlefields: targets for the evil one's flaming arrows of accusation. In order to extinguish those fiery missiles, you must use your shield of faith skillfully. When you cry out to Me for help, you demonstrate genuine faith and I join you in the battle. I remind you that I have already paid the full penalty for all your sins.
It is crucial to understand that your conscience is imperfect. Many of its accusations are based on lies. You need to listen less to it and more to Me through My Spirit and My Word. You will continue to sin till you leave this world, but I have provided an effective way of dealing with sin - godly sorrow. This growth-promoting sorrow is motivated by love and concern for all those whom you have hurt (including Me). It is a work of the Holy Spirit, and it brings real repentance that leaves no regret.
When your heart condemns you, remember that I am greater than your heart and I know all things. Come confidently and gratefully into My loving Presence.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 John 3:20; Ephesians 6:16; Revelation 12:10 and
2 Corinthians 7:10
It is crucial to understand that your conscience is imperfect. Many of its accusations are based on lies. You need to listen less to it and more to Me through My Spirit and My Word. You will continue to sin till you leave this world, but I have provided an effective way of dealing with sin - godly sorrow. This growth-promoting sorrow is motivated by love and concern for all those whom you have hurt (including Me). It is a work of the Holy Spirit, and it brings real repentance that leaves no regret.
When your heart condemns you, remember that I am greater than your heart and I know all things. Come confidently and gratefully into My loving Presence.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 John 3:20; Ephesians 6:16; Revelation 12:10 and
2 Corinthians 7:10
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Trust In Me With All Your Heart And ...
TRUST IN ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND Mind, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Me, and I will make your path straight. Such complete and utter confidence in Me has been your goal for years, but you continue to struggle with this. The main culprit is your mind's ravenous appetite for understanding, fueled by a strong desire to feel in control of your life. You want to trust Me wholeheartedly, but you feel stuck.
Beloved, your desire to rely on Me wholly is a worthy goal. Now also believe that I am providing training through your life experiences, and that many of the difficulties you encounter are designed to help in this endeavor. Allow Me to do this supernatural work in your heart.
The Holy Spirit will help you think trusting thoughts, but He requires your cooperation. Instead of relying on your understanding to help you feel in control, ask My Spirit to control your mind. Then, wait confidently to see results. As you look to Me - trusting Me, talking with Me - I straighten out the path before you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:5 and Romans 8:6
Beloved, your desire to rely on Me wholly is a worthy goal. Now also believe that I am providing training through your life experiences, and that many of the difficulties you encounter are designed to help in this endeavor. Allow Me to do this supernatural work in your heart.
The Holy Spirit will help you think trusting thoughts, but He requires your cooperation. Instead of relying on your understanding to help you feel in control, ask My Spirit to control your mind. Then, wait confidently to see results. As you look to Me - trusting Me, talking with Me - I straighten out the path before you.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:5 and Romans 8:6
Monday, December 15, 2014
What I Search For In My Children Is ...
WHAT I SEARCH FOR IN MY CHILDREN IS an awakened soul that thrills to the joy of My Presence! However, you are often subject to a slumbering soul: taking for granted your life with all its blessings, being overly focused on negative things, buying to the world's version of the good life. I went to help you break free from these worldly weights so your soul can soar in the heights with Me.
Yearning for an awakened soul is half the battle. Many of My children view devotion to Me as a duty, and the look elsewhere for their pleasures. They fail to understand that the Joy of My Presence outshines even the most delightful earthly joy.
Of course, it is not an either/or situation. You don't have to choose between enjoying Me or enjoying the many good gifts I provide. It is simply a matter of priorities: I want you to treasure Me above all else.
The more fully you enjoy Me, the more capacity you have to appreciate the blessings I shower upon you. As you delight in Me, I am free to bless you bountifully. If you keep Me first in your life, My good gifts will not become idols. Delight yourself in Me, and I will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Chronicles 16:9; Acts 2:28; James 1:17 and
Psalm 37:4
Yearning for an awakened soul is half the battle. Many of My children view devotion to Me as a duty, and the look elsewhere for their pleasures. They fail to understand that the Joy of My Presence outshines even the most delightful earthly joy.
Of course, it is not an either/or situation. You don't have to choose between enjoying Me or enjoying the many good gifts I provide. It is simply a matter of priorities: I want you to treasure Me above all else.
The more fully you enjoy Me, the more capacity you have to appreciate the blessings I shower upon you. As you delight in Me, I am free to bless you bountifully. If you keep Me first in your life, My good gifts will not become idols. Delight yourself in Me, and I will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 2 Chronicles 16:9; Acts 2:28; James 1:17 and
Psalm 37:4
Sunday, December 14, 2014
When You're Feeling Sad, I Want You To ...
WHEN YOU'RE FEELING SAD, I WANT YOU TO Anticipate feeling joyful again. This takes the sting out of your sorrow, because you know it is only temporary. Sadness tends to duplicate itself along the timeline - convincing you that you will always be unhappy. But that is a lie! I urge you to turn away form the lie, choosing rather to trust Me and all I have promised you. The truth is, all My children have infinite Joy ahead of them; reserved in heaven, guaranteed throughout eternity! No one can take this away from you.
While you are journeying toward heaven, your earthly path has many ups and downs. Though your down times are uncomfortable, they are not worthless. Pain and struggle can be highly productive when you trust Me in the midst of suffering. Your anguish is comparable to a woman enduring labor pains: Her suffering is very real, and she may wonder how much longer she can bear so much pain. However, all this agony produces a wonderful result - a newborn baby. The mother's memories of her suffering retreat to the background of her mind as she focuses on this joyous gift. While you labor through your earthly afflictions, keep your eyes on the promised reward: boundless Joy in heaven! Even now you can enjoy growing awareness of Me. No matter what is happening, there is fullness of Joy to be found in My Presence.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: John 16:22; John 16:21 and Psalm 16:11
While you are journeying toward heaven, your earthly path has many ups and downs. Though your down times are uncomfortable, they are not worthless. Pain and struggle can be highly productive when you trust Me in the midst of suffering. Your anguish is comparable to a woman enduring labor pains: Her suffering is very real, and she may wonder how much longer she can bear so much pain. However, all this agony produces a wonderful result - a newborn baby. The mother's memories of her suffering retreat to the background of her mind as she focuses on this joyous gift. While you labor through your earthly afflictions, keep your eyes on the promised reward: boundless Joy in heaven! Even now you can enjoy growing awareness of Me. No matter what is happening, there is fullness of Joy to be found in My Presence.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: John 16:22; John 16:21 and Psalm 16:11
Saturday, December 13, 2014
My Love For You Is ...
MY LOVE FOR YOU IS Unquenchable. It is even stronger than the bond between a mother and her baby. Though she may forget the baby at her breast, I will not forget you! You are so precious to Me that I have engraved you on the palms of both My hands. So, forgetting you is out of the question. Not only do I remember you constantly, I also have compassion on you continually.
I want you to really come to know - practically, through experience -- My Love, which far surpasses mere knowledge. The Holy Spirit, who lives in your innermost being, will help in this amorous quest. Ask Him to fill you up completely with My fullness so that you may have the richest measure of the divine Presence: becoming a body wholly filled and flooded with Me! Thus you can experience My Love in full measure.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Song of Songs 8:7; Isaiah 49:15-16; Hosea 2:19
and Ephesians 3:19
I want you to really come to know - practically, through experience -- My Love, which far surpasses mere knowledge. The Holy Spirit, who lives in your innermost being, will help in this amorous quest. Ask Him to fill you up completely with My fullness so that you may have the richest measure of the divine Presence: becoming a body wholly filled and flooded with Me! Thus you can experience My Love in full measure.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Song of Songs 8:7; Isaiah 49:15-16; Hosea 2:19
and Ephesians 3:19
Friday, December 12, 2014
I Want You To Live Close To ...
I WANT YOU TO LIVE CLOSE TO Me, seeing things from my perspective more and more. Walk as a child of Light, for My radiance is all around you and also within you; it transforms you inside and out. Remember that you were once darkness until My Spirit quickened you to Life, empowering you to live in My holy Presence. Dwell on this blessed remembrance until gratitude for My glorious grace wells up within you.
Trust Me to lead you step by step through each day. I provide sufficient Light for only one day at a time. If you try to look into the future, you will find yourself peering into darkness: My Face shines upon you only in the present! This is where you find My gracious Love that never fails you. Live ever so near Me - flourishing in My transforming Light.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Ephesians 5:8; Ephesians 1:4-6; Numbers 6:25
and Psalm 92:13
Trust Me to lead you step by step through each day. I provide sufficient Light for only one day at a time. If you try to look into the future, you will find yourself peering into darkness: My Face shines upon you only in the present! This is where you find My gracious Love that never fails you. Live ever so near Me - flourishing in My transforming Light.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Ephesians 5:8; Ephesians 1:4-6; Numbers 6:25
and Psalm 92:13
Thursday, December 11, 2014
You Will Seek Me And Find Me When You ...
YOU WILL SEEK ME AND FIND ME WHEN YOU Seek Me With All Your Heart. I know the full extent of your weaknesses, and I realize that seeking Me wholeheartedly requires massive, sustained effort. I understand the brokenness within you and all around you. You are easily distracted by this disjointed world and by your restless thoughts. I don't expect perfection in your pursuit of Me; it's not about that at all. It is the effort itself that pleases Me -- seeking Me even though it's so hard.
Actually, the strenuousness of this pursuit blesses you! As you strive to find Me in your moments, your focus is on Me. While you plow your way toward Me through countless distractions, your awareness of Me increases. Even if you don't feel close to Me, you find yourself communicating with Me. So there is a sense in which your efforts to find Me are self-fulfilling: I am richly present in your striving. As a result, you feel more alive -- more solid and real - when you are actively pursuing Me.
Your willingness to point yourself into this quest delights My heart. This challenging journey is all about perseverance. As long as you continue seeking Me, you are on the right path. My Presence continually moves along before you - keeping you from stagnating and showing you the way forward. In spite of the difficulties of the arduous trail you are following, our success is certain: I will be found by you!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Jeremiah 29:13-14; Hebrews 12:1; Romans 5:3 and
2 Peter 1:5-6
Actually, the strenuousness of this pursuit blesses you! As you strive to find Me in your moments, your focus is on Me. While you plow your way toward Me through countless distractions, your awareness of Me increases. Even if you don't feel close to Me, you find yourself communicating with Me. So there is a sense in which your efforts to find Me are self-fulfilling: I am richly present in your striving. As a result, you feel more alive -- more solid and real - when you are actively pursuing Me.
Your willingness to point yourself into this quest delights My heart. This challenging journey is all about perseverance. As long as you continue seeking Me, you are on the right path. My Presence continually moves along before you - keeping you from stagnating and showing you the way forward. In spite of the difficulties of the arduous trail you are following, our success is certain: I will be found by you!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Jeremiah 29:13-14; Hebrews 12:1; Romans 5:3 and
2 Peter 1:5-6
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Come To Me With Your Aching ...
COME TO ME WITH YOUR ACHING EMPTINESS. Take time with Me so I can fill you with Joy in My Presence. I crafted you as a dependent being, needing many resources outside yourself -- air, food, water, shelter, clothing, and so on. Mankind has long recognized these basic needs. However, even when such needs are fully met, there is something vital missing: a living relationship with Me. I am the only One who can satisfy your soul-hunger. Open your heart and soul to Me, and let joyous abundance of My Presence flow into you.
Since I am the same yesterday and today and forever, there could never be a time when you might find Me lacking. It is crucial not only to know this truth but also to believe it wholeheartedly. Whenever you are feeling empty, come boldly to My throne of grace. Pour out your heart to Me and allow Me to help you. Confess not only your neediness but also the idolatrous ways you have tried to satisfy your needs. Cooperate with Me as I cleanse your heart of idols. Then, lift up empty hands of faith to receive all that I have for you. Thus you can enjoy many blessings even while living in a deeply fallen world. This is a mere foretaste of the endless pleasures I have reserved for you in paradise.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 16:11; Psalm 63:5; Hebrews 13:8 and
Hebrews 4:16
Since I am the same yesterday and today and forever, there could never be a time when you might find Me lacking. It is crucial not only to know this truth but also to believe it wholeheartedly. Whenever you are feeling empty, come boldly to My throne of grace. Pour out your heart to Me and allow Me to help you. Confess not only your neediness but also the idolatrous ways you have tried to satisfy your needs. Cooperate with Me as I cleanse your heart of idols. Then, lift up empty hands of faith to receive all that I have for you. Thus you can enjoy many blessings even while living in a deeply fallen world. This is a mere foretaste of the endless pleasures I have reserved for you in paradise.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 16:11; Psalm 63:5; Hebrews 13:8 and
Hebrews 4:16
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
I Am Constantly Conscious Of Your ...
I AM CONSTANTLY CONSCIOUS OF YOUR Thoughts. Sometimes your mind creates so many plans that they get tangled up in each other. The longer you indulge in obsessive planning, the farther you roam from awareness of My Presence. Although you may think you are planning your way, I am actually the One who directs your steps. However, you can choose the hard way (ignoring Me) or the right way (seeking My will). Be thankful for the mental confusion that occurs when you're overly focused on your myriad plans. It can help to simply stop and laugh at yourself at such times. The most important response, though, is to turn back to Me quickly -- saving precious time and energy.
As you entrust your concerns to Me, I receive them into My care and keeping. This lightens your load and helps you gain traction so you can move forward in dependence on Me. I don't guarantee you a trouble free journey, but I do promise to make your life meaningful. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you. Treasure My teaching in your heart, for it is not your plans but My counsel that will stand.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; Psalm 32:8 and
Proverbs 19:21
As you entrust your concerns to Me, I receive them into My care and keeping. This lightens your load and helps you gain traction so you can move forward in dependence on Me. I don't guarantee you a trouble free journey, but I do promise to make your life meaningful. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you and watch over you. Treasure My teaching in your heart, for it is not your plans but My counsel that will stand.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; Psalm 32:8 and
Proverbs 19:21
Monday, December 8, 2014
I Can Fit Everything Into My Majestic Plan For ...
I CAN FIT EVERYTHING INTO MY MAJESTIC PLAN FOR Good, including the things you wish were different. How you long to see that all-embracing pattern - though you wouldn't understand it even if I showed you!
Your current situation feels like a gigantic mistake to you - something you should have been able to prevent. I urge you not to indulge in obsessing about what you could have done differently, for that is an exercise in unreality: The past cannot be different from what has actually occurred. I want to help you make a new beginning instead, starting right where you are.
NOW is the only place to begin anew: It's the unique intersection of time and space you currently inhabit, and it's the space-time location where I intend for you to live. Some things - many things - may be beyond you, but you are capable of living joyfully in the present. After all, you are communicating with Me, your Savior and Lord, this very moment. You can also handle the next moment as it comes - and the next.
What you find most difficult to accept is the way the future looks to you: basing your predictions on current circumstances. But the future is one of those secret things beyond your domain. Release it to Me, the rightful Owner. Refuse to worry about the future, and you will find your resources for today quite sufficient. Remember that I am part of those resources, and nothing is impossible with Me!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:18; Deuteronomy 29:29 and Luke 1:37
Your current situation feels like a gigantic mistake to you - something you should have been able to prevent. I urge you not to indulge in obsessing about what you could have done differently, for that is an exercise in unreality: The past cannot be different from what has actually occurred. I want to help you make a new beginning instead, starting right where you are.
NOW is the only place to begin anew: It's the unique intersection of time and space you currently inhabit, and it's the space-time location where I intend for you to live. Some things - many things - may be beyond you, but you are capable of living joyfully in the present. After all, you are communicating with Me, your Savior and Lord, this very moment. You can also handle the next moment as it comes - and the next.
What you find most difficult to accept is the way the future looks to you: basing your predictions on current circumstances. But the future is one of those secret things beyond your domain. Release it to Me, the rightful Owner. Refuse to worry about the future, and you will find your resources for today quite sufficient. Remember that I am part of those resources, and nothing is impossible with Me!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:18; Deuteronomy 29:29 and Luke 1:37
Sunday, December 7, 2014
A Happy Heart I Good ...
A HAPPY HEART IS GOOD Medicine, and a cheerful mind works healing. You may think you need to experience healing first in order to gain a cheerful heart and mind. However, you have a powerful source of happiness within you: the Holy Spirit! He can empower you to live above your circumstances. When your heart is heavy, ask Him to fill it with buoyant cheerfulness. He takes pleasure in doing this as you entrust yourself into His capable care.
Your heart and mind are intricately connected. It is impossible to have a happy heart when you mind is full of negative thoughts. Left to itself, your mind can become "the devil's workshop" -- pulling you away from Me. This is why you need to exert control over your thinking. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you: invite Him to control your mind. Look at your thoughts in His holy Light, and reject those that are unfitting for a child of the King.
I will help you replace lies and partial truths with absolute truth. As I refresh your mind with promises of My constant Love and the eternal home awaiting you, heavenly Light shines powerfully into your heart. Bask in this cheery Light, while My healing Presence permeates you deeply -- all the way down to your bones!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 17:22; John 14:16; Romans 8:6 and John 14:2
Your heart and mind are intricately connected. It is impossible to have a happy heart when you mind is full of negative thoughts. Left to itself, your mind can become "the devil's workshop" -- pulling you away from Me. This is why you need to exert control over your thinking. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you: invite Him to control your mind. Look at your thoughts in His holy Light, and reject those that are unfitting for a child of the King.
I will help you replace lies and partial truths with absolute truth. As I refresh your mind with promises of My constant Love and the eternal home awaiting you, heavenly Light shines powerfully into your heart. Bask in this cheery Light, while My healing Presence permeates you deeply -- all the way down to your bones!
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Proverbs 17:22; John 14:16; Romans 8:6 and John 14:2
Saturday, December 6, 2014
I Understand You Perfectly And Love You ...
I UNDERSTAND YOU PERFECTLY AND LOVE YOU Eternally. It is your soul I love, rather than your appearance or performance. Sometimes you are so dissatisfied with both of these that they become your focus. To break free from this self-preoccupation, relax in My loving Presence and let the Light of My Love soak into your entire being. Rest deeply while I massage your thoughts and feelings, helping you change your focus from yourself to Me. Remember that I created you to know Me: to enjoy Me and center your life in Me. Cease striving and know that I am God.
The world abounds with idols - things you turn to when you want to feel better about yourself: eating, entertainment, exercise, mastery of something or someone. However, none of these things can quench the thirst of your soul, which yearns for Me alone. Idolatrous substitutes may suppress your appetite for Me, mainly by distracting you, but they provide no satisfaction. When you get that knowing sensation around the edges of your soul, return to Me. Your soul will be satisfied with the richest of foods.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 54:10; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 63:1-5
The world abounds with idols - things you turn to when you want to feel better about yourself: eating, entertainment, exercise, mastery of something or someone. However, none of these things can quench the thirst of your soul, which yearns for Me alone. Idolatrous substitutes may suppress your appetite for Me, mainly by distracting you, but they provide no satisfaction. When you get that knowing sensation around the edges of your soul, return to Me. Your soul will be satisfied with the richest of foods.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Isaiah 54:10; Psalm 46:10; Psalm 63:1-5
Friday, December 5, 2014
Come To Me Just As You ...
COME TO ME JUST AS YOU ARE. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. I am aware of the many little stones that mar the beauty of your heart. Trust Me to do what you are unable to do: remove the stony bits one by one. Do not expect this work in you to be painless. Heart surgery is serious, and it always involves pain. Many of the hard things you have experienced were, unknown to you, My skillful operations on your heart. When you are going through tough times, look up to Me with a wry smile and thank Me for the renewal I am working within you. This act of faith does not instantly stop your suffering, but it does lend meaning to your pain.
Marvel at the wonder of being a new creation, grafted into Me - the Messiah. You are forever set free from the condemning law of sin and death. You can rejoice in this glorious truth even while you are in the throes of suffering. Since I am the Creator of all that is, and you are made in My image, you have a wealth of creative powers within you. Strive to look at your circumstances from a fresh perspective: eager to collaborate with Me as I create newness within you - and through you. Though I am Lord of the universe, I desire to work in partnership with you. As you say yes to this sacred adventure, you become more fully the one I designed you to be.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Ezekiel 36:26; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:1-2 and
Hebrews 1:2
Marvel at the wonder of being a new creation, grafted into Me - the Messiah. You are forever set free from the condemning law of sin and death. You can rejoice in this glorious truth even while you are in the throes of suffering. Since I am the Creator of all that is, and you are made in My image, you have a wealth of creative powers within you. Strive to look at your circumstances from a fresh perspective: eager to collaborate with Me as I create newness within you - and through you. Though I am Lord of the universe, I desire to work in partnership with you. As you say yes to this sacred adventure, you become more fully the one I designed you to be.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Ezekiel 36:26; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:1-2 and
Hebrews 1:2
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Cast All Your Anxiety On ...
CAST ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON Me. Unless you deal with it properly, anxiety can be toxic - both to you and to others. Simply releasing it is not sufficient. You need to project it vigorously away from yourself, toward Me. Consider the following illustration: If you accidentally pulled the pin out of a hand grenade, you would not hold onto the ground or drop it near your feet. Nor would you pitch it to another person. You would throw it as far away as possible from yourself and others. When you cast your anxiety on Me, I remove it so far away that it cannot harm anyone. In fact, I delight in doing this very thing, because I care for you so compassionately.
Ever since the Fall, human emotions have been out of kilter. People often "act out" painful feelings without even realizing what is bothering them. Or they may bottle up their emotions and pretend everything is all right. I urge you to be self-controlled and alert so you can identify hurtful feelings and confess them to Me. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you with this. As you yield to His work within you, your anxious feelings will subside. My Spirit can accomplish holy changes in you - producing Love, Joy, Peace . . . and self-control.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Peter 5:7-8; Isaiah 49:13; Romans 8:9 and
Galatians 5:22-23
Ever since the Fall, human emotions have been out of kilter. People often "act out" painful feelings without even realizing what is bothering them. Or they may bottle up their emotions and pretend everything is all right. I urge you to be self-controlled and alert so you can identify hurtful feelings and confess them to Me. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you with this. As you yield to His work within you, your anxious feelings will subside. My Spirit can accomplish holy changes in you - producing Love, Joy, Peace . . . and self-control.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: 1 Peter 5:7-8; Isaiah 49:13; Romans 8:9 and
Galatians 5:22-23
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Consider It All Joy When You ...
CONSIDER IT ALL JOY WHEN YOU Encounter Various Trials. You can consider something a joyful opportunity even when you are feeling quite joyless. Some definitions of
"consider" are: "to think about seriously; to regard as; to believe after deliberation." You may need to ponder your circumstances at length before you can view them in a positive light. You need to give yourself time for your feelings to settle down. It's hard to think clearly with high levels of emotions surging through your brain. Once you have calmed down, you will be able to think seriously about your situation. Invite Me into this process of deliberation, and My Presence will improve your perspective: helping you see your trials in the Light of eternity.
As you look at your circumstances from My perspective, you come to understand that these multiple problems are testing your faith. This is both an opportunity (to strengthen your faith) and a temptation (to let your feelings "trump" your faith).
One of the hardest things about trials is the uncertainty about how long they will last. Usually, you can't predict or control the unpleasant circumstances. you just have to live with them indefinitely. At times, you may feel as if you can endure no more, but you can always reach out to Me for help. As you cling to Me moment by moment, I enable you to persevere. This produces in you not only endurance but also a harvest of righteousness and peace.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: James 1:2-3; Matthew 19:26; and Hebrews 12:11
"consider" are: "to think about seriously; to regard as; to believe after deliberation." You may need to ponder your circumstances at length before you can view them in a positive light. You need to give yourself time for your feelings to settle down. It's hard to think clearly with high levels of emotions surging through your brain. Once you have calmed down, you will be able to think seriously about your situation. Invite Me into this process of deliberation, and My Presence will improve your perspective: helping you see your trials in the Light of eternity.
As you look at your circumstances from My perspective, you come to understand that these multiple problems are testing your faith. This is both an opportunity (to strengthen your faith) and a temptation (to let your feelings "trump" your faith).
One of the hardest things about trials is the uncertainty about how long they will last. Usually, you can't predict or control the unpleasant circumstances. you just have to live with them indefinitely. At times, you may feel as if you can endure no more, but you can always reach out to Me for help. As you cling to Me moment by moment, I enable you to persevere. This produces in you not only endurance but also a harvest of righteousness and peace.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: James 1:2-3; Matthew 19:26; and Hebrews 12:11
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
My Kingdom Cannot Be ...
MY KINGDOM CANNOT BE Shaken! This present world seems to be shaking more and more, leaving you off balance much of the time. As you worship Me, however, your perspective changes and you regain your balance. To worship Me acceptably with reverence and awe, thankfulness is essential. I designed you to be thankful on a daily, moment-by-moment basis. You need to resist the temptation to grumble when things don't go as you would like. Remember that I, your God, am a consuming fire. If you saw Me in all My Glory, you would be much too awestruck to venture even the tiniest complaint.
My unshakable kingdom is for all people who love Me, who know Me as Savior. This everlasting kingdom consists of things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has conceived. I have prepared infinite, wondrous delights for those who love Me. Moreover, at the end of the age, I will come back and take you to be with Me so that you maybe where I am. Let these precious promises ignite your thankfulness, till you are aglow with My living Presence - shining brightly in this dark world.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 12:28-29; Exodus 24:17; 1 Corinthians 2:9
and John 14:3
My unshakable kingdom is for all people who love Me, who know Me as Savior. This everlasting kingdom consists of things that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has conceived. I have prepared infinite, wondrous delights for those who love Me. Moreover, at the end of the age, I will come back and take you to be with Me so that you maybe where I am. Let these precious promises ignite your thankfulness, till you are aglow with My living Presence - shining brightly in this dark world.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 12:28-29; Exodus 24:17; 1 Corinthians 2:9
and John 14:3
Monday, December 1, 2014
Beware Of Dividing Up Your Life Into ...
BEWARE OF DIVIDING UP YOUR LIFE INTO Things You Can Do By Yourself And Things That Require My Help. The truth is, everything you do - even taking a breath - involves My assistance. I sustain all things by My powerful Word. So recognizing your utter dependence on Me builds a strong foundation on which you can do your work heartily - from the soul.
When you do routine tasks for Me, they gain meaning and even some sparkle. Your efforts become a way of expressing your love for Me. The more you Love Me, the more you can enjoy doing tasks devoted to Me. I am less concerned about the outcome of your work than the attitude of your heart. When your deepest motive is to please Me, I deem your work good.
Your best efforts are those that emanate from your soul - where I live in intimate union with you. When you not only dedicate your efforts to Me but also keep looking to Me for help, your soul is fully engaged. You experience the thrill of seeing Me work through you. This collaborative way of doing things is effective and exciting: it is also deeply satisfying - to you and to Me.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 3:23; Colossians 1:10
and Joshua 22:5
When you do routine tasks for Me, they gain meaning and even some sparkle. Your efforts become a way of expressing your love for Me. The more you Love Me, the more you can enjoy doing tasks devoted to Me. I am less concerned about the outcome of your work than the attitude of your heart. When your deepest motive is to please Me, I deem your work good.
Your best efforts are those that emanate from your soul - where I live in intimate union with you. When you not only dedicate your efforts to Me but also keep looking to Me for help, your soul is fully engaged. You experience the thrill of seeing Me work through you. This collaborative way of doing things is effective and exciting: it is also deeply satisfying - to you and to Me.
- Jesus
(Jesus Lives / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 3:23; Colossians 1:10
and Joshua 22:5
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