Thursday, April 01, 2010

Jesus Calling

If you don't have the devotional book "Jesus Calling", I highly recommend it. The copy I have was given to me from a dear friend, Kim, who I met through blogging almost two years ago.


Each entry is short in length but so full of encouragement. It never fails that within each beautifully,  inspired word from Sarah Young, there is a truth nestled within the day's entry that ministers to my heart. There are reminders of who God is and the character He displays to His children. I hear the sweet and loving words that He sings over me, and feel His loving arms hold me close.

As I was opening the book and turning to April 1st this morning, the page of the book fell out. The odd thing is, the binding of the book isn't so tattered and worn that there would be a reason for the pages to begin falling out. I suppose I couldn't help but wonder if perhaps I am to place this page in a special place where I can see it regularly, instead of just once a year.


Perhaps these words will minister to your heart today as well.

"I am calling you to a life of constant communion with Me. Basic training includes learning to live above your circumstances, even while interacting on that cluttered plane of life. You yearn for a simplified lifestyle, so that your communication with Me can be uninterrupted. But I challenge you to relinquish the fantasy of an uncluttered world. Accept each day just as it comes, and find Me in the midst of it all.

Talk with me about every aspect of your day, including your feelings. Remember that your ultimate goal is not to control or fix everything around you; it is to keep communing with Me. 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. Do not let your to-do list (written or mental) become an idol directing your life. Instead, ask My Spirit to guide you moment by moment. He will keep you close to Me." ~ Sarah Young

1 Thessalonians 5:17 & Proverbs 3:6

11 comments:

  1. Would love to get this. Thanks for sharing.. BLess you!

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  2. Needed to hear that this morning...don't think it was coincidence that that page fell out=)...
    Love this: "Accept each day just as it comes, and find Me in the midst of it all." That spoke to my soul...I will be carrying and thinking about this today.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  3. My sister recommended this book to me a few years ago. I. Love. It. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. There are so many days it really does just speak to me. And makes my toes hurt - if know what I mean.

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  4. ...*your ultimate goal is not to control or fix everything around you* really speaks to me. Thank you for this suggestion. I am going to add it to my lists of books to buy.

    Happy Easter!

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  5. Do not let your to-do list (written or mental) become an idol directing your life. Instead, ask My Spirit to guide you moment by moment. He will keep you close to Me."

    I really need to focus on this in the next few days. We host 25 people for our Easter celebration and I have a lot to do. He is concerned with all the details... I will talk to Him about the details and continue to focus on Him as I share in his last supper, his cruxifiction and his resurrection!
    Love your post!

    (can't wait to hang my banner - I will take a pic and share)
    Hugs,
    K

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  6. I plan to get this book. Thanks for sharing the page that you did. It spoke to me.

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  7. I have this great devotional and I loved it so much I gave it to my girls and friends for Christmas. It just really speaks to my heart - very day.

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  8. that certainly is a word you could value every day.

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  9. This did speak to me especially..."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" I will be picking up this book. Love your friend Kim too...she is very wise and so inspiring and encouraging.

    Thanks for sharing...Connie

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  10. Hey Friend~
    I thought of you this morning...as I read April 1st! :0)

    Praying that as you keep reflecting on the importance of staying in touch with God....he will continue to lead, guide, and direct your every step.

    I <3 this devotional book...AND, I <3 you too!

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