"You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Psalm 16:11
"Jesus Today" by Sarah Young
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Showing posts with label Jesus Wants You To Know. Show all posts
Jesus Wants You To Know...
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"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 the joyous abundance of My Presence flow into you."
"You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
Psalm 16:11
"Jesus Lives" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"When you start to feel lonely or afraid or worthless, call out My Name. Tell Me you trust Me. Speak out loud, if you are in a place where you can do that. If not, even a whisper will do. The devil will know that you are not alone - that I am by your side, fighting for you. And then, like the cowardly bully that he is, he will run away."
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
"Jesus Calling for Kids" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
This blessing of three Persons in one greatly enriches your prayer life. You can pray to the Father in My Name; you can also speak directly to Me. And the Holy Spirit is continually available to help you with your prayers. Do not be perturbed by mysteries of the Godhead. Instead, respond to these wonders with joyous praise and adoration!
"Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me."
John 12:44-45
"Jesus Always" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"Stop worrying, and listen carefully for My voice. But remember that I speak softly. If your own thoughts are too noisy, you will not hear Me. . . That is why I gave you a special gift - My Spirit inside you. Ask My Spirit to quiet your thoughts so that you can hear Mine. Then sit peacefully in My Presence - letting My thoughts become yours."
"...love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice,
and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life..."
Deuteronomy 30:20 (NIV)
"Jesus Calling for Kids" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"Draw near to Me with a thankful heart, aware that your cup is overflowing with blessings. Gratitude enables you to perceive Me more clearly and to rejoice in our Love-relationship. Nothing can separate you from My loving Presence! That is the basis of your security. Whenever you start to feel anxious, remind yourself that your security rests in Me alone, and I am totally trustworthy."
"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God
that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 8:38-39
"Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"Relax in My healing, holy Presence. Be still, while I transform your heart and mind. Let go of cares and worries, so that you can receive My Peace. Cease striving, and know that I am God. Do not be like Pharisees who multiplied regulations, creating their own form of 'godliness.' They got so wrapped up in their own rules that they lost sight of Me. Even today, man-made rules about how to live the Christian life enslave many people. Their focus is on their performance, rather than on Me."
"Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
There is a deep, gaping hole within you that can be filled only by My peaceful Presence. People who don’t know Me try to fill that emptiness in many different ways, or they simply pretend it isn’t there. Even My children often fail to recognize the full extent of their need: at all times and in every situation. But recognizing your neediness is only half the battle. The other half is to believe I can - and will - supply all you need.
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you."
2 Thessalonians 3:16
"Jesus Today" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"Most of your fear stems from pondering bad things that could happen - leaving Me out of that imaginary scenario. This is a very harmful practice; it is also an exercise in unreality. Although your future stretches all the way into eternity, there is not even one second when I will be absent from you. . . Whenever your mind wanders into the future, make the effort to include Me in that imagery. See Me helping you, strengthening you, encouraging you. Instead of being intimidated by tough times ahead, view them as adventures that you and I together can handle."
"And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you,
He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8
He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8
"Jesus Lives" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"On days when Joy seems a distant memory, you need to seek My Face more than ever. Don’t let circumstances or feelings weigh you down. Instead, tell yourself the ultimate truth: I am continually with you, holding you by your right hand. I guide you with My counsel, and afterward I will receive you into Glory. As you make your way through the debris of this broken world, hold onto these truths with all your might. Remember that I Myself am the Truth. Cling to Me; follow Me, for I am also the Way. The Light of My Presence is shining on you, illumining the path before you."
"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate
to help you and be with you forever."
John 14:16
to help you and be with you forever."
John 14:16
"Jesus Always" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"I am constantly working to transform your life. You need My help continually to keep your hope alive. I stand ready to help you at all times - during stormy episodes as well as times of smooth sailing. I am not only ever-living but also more abundantly alive than you can possibly imagine. There are no limits to what My great Power and Glory can accomplish! I can change the most 'hopeless' situation into outright victory. Moreover, as you affirm your trust in Me - no matter how difficult your circumstances - I am able to transform you: gradually, lovingly."
"Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed."
Isaiah 49:23b
"Jesus Lives" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"It’s easy to trust Me for a while - especially when things are going well in your life. But I want you to trust Me always, no matter what is happening. I know that’s a difficult thing to ask, and I know that sometimes you’ll mess it up. But I still love you perfectly, even then. And I still want you close to Me. When you make a mistake, tell Me - and let My Love pull you back to trusting Me."
"Trust the Lord always. Trust the Lord because he is our Rock forever."
Isaiah 26:4
"Jesus Today for Kids" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"Walk with Me in holy trust, responding to My initiatives rather than trying to make things fit your plans. I died to set you free, and that includes freedom from compulsive planning. When your mind spins with a multitude of thoughts, you cannot hear My voice. A mind preoccupied with planning pays homage to the idol of control. Turn from this idolatry back to Me. Listen to Me and live abundantly!"
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"When you complain, you are saying that you think you could run the world better than I do. Things will happen that you don’t understand. You ask 'why?' and 'why not?' But you do not know all the things that I know. You can only see today. I can see yesterday, today, and forever - all at the same time. I know how everything fits together. Have faith in Me and trust that I will take care of you. Be thankful and praise Me - even when you don’t understand."
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- "Jesus Calling for Kids" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"I give strength to My people; I bless My people with Peace. 'My people' are all those who trust Me as their Savior-God. My death on the cross for your sins was sufficient to provide everlasting Life because I am truly God. So rest assured that the One who provides eternal Life will also give you strength."
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“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16
- "Jesus Today" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"A thankful mind-set keeps you in touch with Me. I hate it when My children grumble, casually despising My sovereignty. Thankfulness is a safeguard against this deadly sin. Furthermore, a grateful attitude becomes a grid through which you perceive life. Gratitude enables you to see the Light of My Presence shining on all your circumstances. Cultivate a thankful heart, for this glorifies Me and fills you with Joy."
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our 'God is a consuming fire.'" - Hebrews 12:28-29
- "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
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.
"Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe." - Hebrews 12:28
- "Dear Jesus" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
Don’t get trapped in a posture of demanding to know “Why?” That is the wrong question to ask Me. The right questions are: “How do You want me to view this situation?” and “What do You want me to do right now?” You cannot change the past, so start with the present moment and seek to find My way forward.
"I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim." - Ecclesiastes 8:17
- "Jesus Always" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"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."
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." - Hebrews 12:11
- "Jesus Lives" by Sarah Young
Jesus Wants You To Know...
"It’s tough to be still and quiet. There are so many things you could be doing - playing outside, talking to a friend, going to the game. But there are times when you have to be still - when you are sick, when you have finished your classwork, or when others need you to be quiet. Instead of wishing away this time, use it to listen for Me and to thank Me for My Presence in your life. Some of My greatest work is done when you are still and quiet. That is when you can hear Me whisper to your heart."
"Be still before the Lord." - Zechariah 2:13
- "Jesus Calling for Kids" by Sarah Young