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Je sus Ca lli ng ®:Devotions for Encouragement

Sarah Young

Sarah Y oung

50 Devotions forEncouragement

JesusCalling ®

Sarah Y oung

JC Encouragement_INT.indd 3 3/6/17 11:11 AM

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introduCtion

A sense of closeness to Jesus is perhaps the most impor-tant benefit to be found through the practice of being still in His Presence and making quiet reflection a pri-ority. Another benefit of this is relief from stress and anxiety. You can ask Jesus to help you see things—including your problems—from His perspective.

The devotions in this book are meant to be read slowly, preferably in a quiet place—with your Bible open. The Bible is the only infallible, inerrant Word of God, and I endeavor to keep my writings consistent with that unchanging standard. I have written from the perspec-tive of Jesus speaking, to help readers feel more person-ally connected with Him. So the first person singular (“I,” “Me,” “My,” “Mine”) always refers to Christ; “you” refers to you, the reader. Scripture references are included after each daily reading. Words from the Scriptures (some paraphrased, some quoted) are indicated in italics.

My prayer is that the Lord will continue to bless, help, strengthen, comfort, and encourage readers. It’s so encouraging to know that you never face anything alone!


6

I am a mighty God. Nothing is too difficult for Me. I have chosen to use weak ones like you to accomplish My purposes. Your weakness is designed to open you up to My Power. Therefore, do not fear your limitations or measure the day’s demands against your strength. What I require of you is to stay connected to Me, living in trusting dependence on My limitless resources. When you face unexpected demands, there is no need to panic. Remember that I am with you. Talk with Me, and listen while I talk you through each challenging situation.

I am not a careless God. When I allow difficulties to come into your life, I equip you fully to handle them. Relax in My Presence, trusting in My Strength.

Luke 1:37; Deuteronomy 31:8; 2 Corinthians 12:9


The Lord

himself goes

before you and will be with

you; he will never

leave you nor forsake

you. Do not be afraid; do

not be discouraged.

— deuteronomy 31 :8


8

Continue on this path with Me, enjoying My Presence even in adversity. I am always before you, as well as alongside you. See Me beckoning to you: “Come! Follow Me.” The One who goes ahead of you, opening up the way, is the same One who stays close and never lets go of your hand. I am not subject to limitations of time or space. I am everywhere at every time, ceaselessly working on your behalf. That is why your best efforts are trusting Me and living close to Me.

Isaiah 41:10 nasb; Hebrews 7:25; Psalm 37:3–4


“Do not fear, for I

am with you; do not

anxiously look

about you, for I am your God.

I will strengthen

you, surely I will help you,

surely I will uphold you with

My righteous

right hand.”

— IsaIah 41 :10 nasb


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