LET ME FILL YOU WITH MY Love, Joy and Peace: these are Glory gifts, flowing from My living Presence. Though you are an earthen vessel, I designed you to be filled with heavenly contents.
Dear Jesus, We are not only an earthen vessel. We are also a leaky container. We need to be filled and refilled - over and over again. Without You, our emptiness is profound. Please fill us with Your Love, Joy and Peace to full measure.
Beloved, come to Me and linger in My Presence. I am eager to fill you with MY Glory gifts, but this takes time: focused time with Me. Do not rush into My Presence: trying to grab as much blessing as you can before making a quick exit. Instead, stay with a while, enjoying the awesome privilege of communing with your King. As you wait with Me, My very Life flows into you. I choose to fill you with heavenly substance, even though you are a jar of
clay - a leaky one at that!
I want you to be all Mine - filled to overflowing with My Love, Joy and Peace. Because these Glory gifts leak out of you, you need Me continually for renewal. Your neediness is not a mistake or defect. It keeps you looking to Me, depending on Me, communicating with Me. Though you are a frail earthen jar, I have filled you with the most precious treasure: the divine Light of the gospel. Your human frailty is necessary to show that this exceedingly great Power is not from you but from Me.
I am Christ in you, the hope of Glory. As I fill you with My Glory-gifts, let My wondrous Light shine through you into other people's lives.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Galatians 5:22; 2 Corinthians 4:7; Colossians 1:27 and
Matthew 5:16
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
I Am A God Of ...
I AM A GOD OF both intricate detail and overflowing abundance. When you entrust the details of your life to Me, you are surprised by how thoroughly I answer your petitions.
Dear Jesus, We rejoice in Your overflowing abundance! Time after time we have come to You for Life, and You have provided plentifully. It amazes us that One so immeasurably great would care about the tiny details of our lives.
Beloved, My infinite abundance enables Me to be attentive to every bit of your life. Actually, small matters can lead to major consequences, so it's wise to entrust to Me even things that seem unimportant. One way of doing this is through seeking to please Me in every aspect of your life. This changes your perspective and invites Me into all your moments. When you go through a day desiring to please Me, feelings of emptiness give way to abundant fullness. Things around you seem brighter, because the Light of My Presence casts a gentle glow on them. Your efforts to please Me draw us closer and put you in sync with My will. Thus connected with Me, you can enjoy sharing My pleasant, comfortable yoke and My light, easily borne burden.
You receive many blessings through entrusting the details of your life to Me. When you do so, I surprise you in several ways, I answer your prayers bountifully and I awaken your heart to the radiant pleasure of living in union with Me.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 5:9; 2 Samuel 22:29 and
Matthew 11:30
Dear Jesus, We rejoice in Your overflowing abundance! Time after time we have come to You for Life, and You have provided plentifully. It amazes us that One so immeasurably great would care about the tiny details of our lives.
Beloved, My infinite abundance enables Me to be attentive to every bit of your life. Actually, small matters can lead to major consequences, so it's wise to entrust to Me even things that seem unimportant. One way of doing this is through seeking to please Me in every aspect of your life. This changes your perspective and invites Me into all your moments. When you go through a day desiring to please Me, feelings of emptiness give way to abundant fullness. Things around you seem brighter, because the Light of My Presence casts a gentle glow on them. Your efforts to please Me draw us closer and put you in sync with My will. Thus connected with Me, you can enjoy sharing My pleasant, comfortable yoke and My light, easily borne burden.
You receive many blessings through entrusting the details of your life to Me. When you do so, I surprise you in several ways, I answer your prayers bountifully and I awaken your heart to the radiant pleasure of living in union with Me.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 5:9; 2 Samuel 22:29 and
Matthew 11:30
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
You Can Feel Secure, Even In The ...
YOU CAN FEEL SECURE, EVEN IN THE Midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence. The One who never leaves you is the One who never changes. I am the same yesterday, today and forever.
Dear Jesus, We think what You are saying is: Because You never change, we have a firm foundation for handling whatever changes come our way. You are that foundation - the Rock on which we can build our life. However, catastrophes tend to destroy what people have built. We don't think we are ready to face cataclysmic changes yet.
Beloved, I am indeed the firm foundation on which you can build your life. The significance of your life is not in buildings or other things that can be swept away by catastrophes. Though I want you to enjoy the material blessings I provide, you must not depend on them to feel safe. Real security rests in Me alone - not in Me plus favorable circumstances. If you build your life on the Rock of My Presence, nothing can destroy that foundation. It is invincible! Moreover, the essence of who you are - your soul - is indestructible.
You said you are not yet ready to face cataclysmic change. I don't expect you to be ready for that until the moment it actually occurs. But I am training you to trust Me enough to believe you can handle anything that happens - with My help. Remember My promise that I will never leave you or forsake you. Though My Presence with you is absolutely guaranteed, it reassures you only to the extent that you are aware of Me. I am vibrantly present in all your moments, but sometimes you have to search for Me. Seek Me as a vital necessity - not a luxury - and you will find Me: search for Me with all your heart.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 13:8; Isaiah 26:4; Hebrews 13:5 and
Jeremiah 29:13
Dear Jesus, We think what You are saying is: Because You never change, we have a firm foundation for handling whatever changes come our way. You are that foundation - the Rock on which we can build our life. However, catastrophes tend to destroy what people have built. We don't think we are ready to face cataclysmic changes yet.
Beloved, I am indeed the firm foundation on which you can build your life. The significance of your life is not in buildings or other things that can be swept away by catastrophes. Though I want you to enjoy the material blessings I provide, you must not depend on them to feel safe. Real security rests in Me alone - not in Me plus favorable circumstances. If you build your life on the Rock of My Presence, nothing can destroy that foundation. It is invincible! Moreover, the essence of who you are - your soul - is indestructible.
You said you are not yet ready to face cataclysmic change. I don't expect you to be ready for that until the moment it actually occurs. But I am training you to trust Me enough to believe you can handle anything that happens - with My help. Remember My promise that I will never leave you or forsake you. Though My Presence with you is absolutely guaranteed, it reassures you only to the extent that you are aware of Me. I am vibrantly present in all your moments, but sometimes you have to search for Me. Seek Me as a vital necessity - not a luxury - and you will find Me: search for Me with all your heart.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Hebrews 13:8; Isaiah 26:4; Hebrews 13:5 and
Jeremiah 29:13
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
There Is No Condemnation In ...
THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION IN My Presence, for I view you robed in My righteousness. Savor the delightfulness of your guilt-free existence in Me.
Dear Jesus, We are so thankful for Your robe of righteousness! The longer we know You, the more conscious we are of our utter unrighteousness. We could easily fall prey to self-hatred if we focused on all the ways we fall short. But we remind ourselves that You have clothed us with garments of salvation: setting us free from condemnation.
Beloved, I want to help you see yourself consistently the way I always view you: dazzling in royal righteousness. You may find it easier to see yourself this way when you are living up to your standard of performance. But you have never yet lived up to My standard, and you never will - in this life. You need My righteousness just as much on good days as on bad ones. A common pitfall is to think you can manage without Me when things are going well in your life.
At such times you may feel that you have no need of My royal robe. Another common pitfall is to become so preoccupied with your sinfulness and failures that you despair - forgetting that My salvation clothing is sufficient to cover all your sins.
I want you to enjoy the riches of your salvation: the delightfulness of guilt-free existence in Me. I array you as a robe of perfect righteousness when I became your Savior. Nothing and no one can strip you of that covering! The more consistently you see yourself clothed in My royal garments, the more you can rejoice in My radiant Presence. You are chosen royalty, belonging to Me - that you may proclaim My excellencies. I am the One who called you out of darkness into My marvelous Light!
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:1-2; Isaiah 61:10 and 1 Peter 2:9
Dear Jesus, We are so thankful for Your robe of righteousness! The longer we know You, the more conscious we are of our utter unrighteousness. We could easily fall prey to self-hatred if we focused on all the ways we fall short. But we remind ourselves that You have clothed us with garments of salvation: setting us free from condemnation.
Beloved, I want to help you see yourself consistently the way I always view you: dazzling in royal righteousness. You may find it easier to see yourself this way when you are living up to your standard of performance. But you have never yet lived up to My standard, and you never will - in this life. You need My righteousness just as much on good days as on bad ones. A common pitfall is to think you can manage without Me when things are going well in your life.
At such times you may feel that you have no need of My royal robe. Another common pitfall is to become so preoccupied with your sinfulness and failures that you despair - forgetting that My salvation clothing is sufficient to cover all your sins.
I want you to enjoy the riches of your salvation: the delightfulness of guilt-free existence in Me. I array you as a robe of perfect righteousness when I became your Savior. Nothing and no one can strip you of that covering! The more consistently you see yourself clothed in My royal garments, the more you can rejoice in My radiant Presence. You are chosen royalty, belonging to Me - that you may proclaim My excellencies. I am the One who called you out of darkness into My marvelous Light!
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Romans 8:1-2; Isaiah 61:10 and 1 Peter 2:9
Monday, September 28, 2015
The More Aware You Are Of My ...
THE MORE AWARE YOU ARE OF MY Presence, the safer you feel. This is not some sort of escape from reality; it is tuning in to ultimate reality.
Dear Jesus, You understand us wonderfully well! When we are conscious of Your Presence, we feel safer and more peaceful. Sometimes, though, it is hard for us to remember You are still in charge of this world, especially when we watch the news on television. There is so much spin on what they present as fact and You are invariably left out of the picture. It is a huge challenge to stay aware of You while media is bombarding us with evil and cynicism.
Beloved, one of the problems with television is that it puts viewers into a passive mode. If you come across something disturbing while you are reading, you can stop for a while and think about the matter. You can also take time to talk it over with Me. Television, however, sends a constant barrage of stimuli your way, making it hard for you to think about you're seeing and hearing. Nonetheless, there are still some measures you can take to stay engaged with Me. You can pray before you turn the set on, asking Me to help you view things from My perspective. When you have finished watching whatever you planned to see, take time to talk with Me about it. I will help you regain a biblical worldview.
I am indeed in charge of the world: I created it and I sustain it. When you are aware of My Presence, you feel more at home in your surroundings. I am your ultimate dwelling place, and I am preparing a home for you in heaven. I am also continually with you on earth. Though you cannot see Me, the reality is that I am your home - both now and each and forevermore in paradise.
= Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 90:1-2; John 14:2 and Psalm 23:6
Dear Jesus, You understand us wonderfully well! When we are conscious of Your Presence, we feel safer and more peaceful. Sometimes, though, it is hard for us to remember You are still in charge of this world, especially when we watch the news on television. There is so much spin on what they present as fact and You are invariably left out of the picture. It is a huge challenge to stay aware of You while media is bombarding us with evil and cynicism.
Beloved, one of the problems with television is that it puts viewers into a passive mode. If you come across something disturbing while you are reading, you can stop for a while and think about the matter. You can also take time to talk it over with Me. Television, however, sends a constant barrage of stimuli your way, making it hard for you to think about you're seeing and hearing. Nonetheless, there are still some measures you can take to stay engaged with Me. You can pray before you turn the set on, asking Me to help you view things from My perspective. When you have finished watching whatever you planned to see, take time to talk with Me about it. I will help you regain a biblical worldview.
I am indeed in charge of the world: I created it and I sustain it. When you are aware of My Presence, you feel more at home in your surroundings. I am your ultimate dwelling place, and I am preparing a home for you in heaven. I am also continually with you on earth. Though you cannot see Me, the reality is that I am your home - both now and each and forevermore in paradise.
= Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 90:1-2; John 14:2 and Psalm 23:6
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Listen To Me Even While You ...
LISTEN TO ME EVEN WHILE YOU are listening to other people. As they open their souls to your scrutiny, you are on holy ground. You need the help of My Spirit to respond appropriately.
Dear Jesus, This is an area when we really want to grow. When people open up to us, we get so focused on them and what they are saying that we forget to listen to You. The latent hero in us tries to take charge of the situation and rescue the other person. While we're listening our mind is analyzing data, searching for solutions. The main problem with this approach is that we are relying on ourselves - trusting in our own abilities, which are usually inadequate.
Beloved, it's good that you recognize your tendency to play the hero. It's even better that you want to grow out of this role. When people bare their souls to you, you are indeed on holy ground. Your responsibility is to listen and love. If you jump in with both feet - trying to rescue them - your muddy footprints pollute the holy terrain. Some people will retreat when this happens, others may be too wounded to realize they have been violated. Either way, you have missed the mark and spoiled a splendid opportunity.
To function effectively on holy ground, you need the help of the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to think through you, listen through you, love through you. As the Spirits Love shines through you. My healing Presence goes to work in the other person. While you continue listening, I will sometimes give you words of wisdom to share. But your main role is to direct the person toward Me and My limitless resources.
If you follow these guidelines, both you and others will be blessed. They will connect with My unfailing Love at soul level. My Spirit will flow through you delightfully - refreshing your soul. You may not feel heroic, but your soul will feel satisfied.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Exodus 3:5; Psalm 143:8; Psalm 63:5
Dear Jesus, This is an area when we really want to grow. When people open up to us, we get so focused on them and what they are saying that we forget to listen to You. The latent hero in us tries to take charge of the situation and rescue the other person. While we're listening our mind is analyzing data, searching for solutions. The main problem with this approach is that we are relying on ourselves - trusting in our own abilities, which are usually inadequate.
Beloved, it's good that you recognize your tendency to play the hero. It's even better that you want to grow out of this role. When people bare their souls to you, you are indeed on holy ground. Your responsibility is to listen and love. If you jump in with both feet - trying to rescue them - your muddy footprints pollute the holy terrain. Some people will retreat when this happens, others may be too wounded to realize they have been violated. Either way, you have missed the mark and spoiled a splendid opportunity.
To function effectively on holy ground, you need the help of the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to think through you, listen through you, love through you. As the Spirits Love shines through you. My healing Presence goes to work in the other person. While you continue listening, I will sometimes give you words of wisdom to share. But your main role is to direct the person toward Me and My limitless resources.
If you follow these guidelines, both you and others will be blessed. They will connect with My unfailing Love at soul level. My Spirit will flow through you delightfully - refreshing your soul. You may not feel heroic, but your soul will feel satisfied.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Exodus 3:5; Psalm 143:8; Psalm 63:5
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Anxious Thoughts Meander About And ...
ANXIOUS THOUGHTS MEANDER ABOUT AND crisscross in your brain, but trusting Me brings you directly into My Presence.
Dear Jesus, Our thoughts do meander quite a bit, and they get tangled up with various thought fragments. It takes a lot of effort for us to think straight, especially when we are anxious. Sometimes when we are feeling frazzled we say out loud or in a whisper, "We trust You, Jesus." This calms us down and helps us to think more clearly.
Beloved, you have found an excellent way to calm yourself. That short statement switches your focus from you and your worries to Me and My boundless resources. Your affirmation of trust helps you remember that I am taking care of you, it also draws you close to Me. As you commune with Me face to Face, you are free to express all your concerns. Some worries will evaporate as soon as you look at them in the strong Light of My Presence.
Other concerns remain, but you feel less anxious about them. Trusting Me to help you deal with those problems encourages you and gives you hope.
Remember that I am your Refuge: an unshakable fortress. Demonstrate your trust by pouring out your heart to Me - expressing all the feelings welling up inside you. I am your ever present Helper: in good times, in bad times, at all times. Your soul finds rest in Me alone.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 56:3; Jeremiah 29:12; Psalm 46:1 and
Psalm 62:5-8
Dear Jesus, Our thoughts do meander quite a bit, and they get tangled up with various thought fragments. It takes a lot of effort for us to think straight, especially when we are anxious. Sometimes when we are feeling frazzled we say out loud or in a whisper, "We trust You, Jesus." This calms us down and helps us to think more clearly.
Beloved, you have found an excellent way to calm yourself. That short statement switches your focus from you and your worries to Me and My boundless resources. Your affirmation of trust helps you remember that I am taking care of you, it also draws you close to Me. As you commune with Me face to Face, you are free to express all your concerns. Some worries will evaporate as soon as you look at them in the strong Light of My Presence.
Other concerns remain, but you feel less anxious about them. Trusting Me to help you deal with those problems encourages you and gives you hope.
Remember that I am your Refuge: an unshakable fortress. Demonstrate your trust by pouring out your heart to Me - expressing all the feelings welling up inside you. I am your ever present Helper: in good times, in bad times, at all times. Your soul finds rest in Me alone.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 56:3; Jeremiah 29:12; Psalm 46:1 and
Psalm 62:5-8
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