Editor's note: Enjoy today's devotion from Jesus Calling for Teens by Sarah Young and share with a teenage friend!
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I am with You always. I spoke these words to My disciples after My resurrection. I continue to proclaim this promise to all who will listen. People respond to My continual Presence in various ways.
Most Christians accept this teaching as truth but ignore it in their daily living. Some ill-taught or wounded believers fear (and may even resent) My awareness of all they do, say, and think. A few people center their lives around this glorious promise and find themselves blessed beyond all expectations.
When My Presence is the focal point of your consciousness, all the pieces of your life fall into place.
As you gaze at Me through the eyes of your heart, you can see the world around you from My perspective. The fact that I am with you makes every moment of your life meaningful.
And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. — Matthew 28:20
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Keep Your Focus On Me
I have gifted you with amazing freedom, including the ability to choose the focal point of your mind. Only the crown of My creation has such remarkable capability; this is a sign of being made in My image.
Let the goal of this day be to bring every thought captive to Me. Whenever your mind wanders, lasso those thoughts and bring them into My Presence. In My radiant Light, anxious thoughts shrink and shrivel away. Judgmental thoughts are unmasked as you bask in My unconditional Love. Confused ideas are untangled while you rest in the simplicity of My Peace.
- I will guard you and keep you in constant Peace as you focus your mind on Me.
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. — 2 Corinthians 10:5
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Genesis 1:26–27; Psalm 8:5; Isaiah 26:3 AMP
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Worship Me Only
Whatever occupies your mind the most becomes your god.
Worries, if indulged, develop into idols. Anxiety gains a life of its own, parasitically infesting your mind. Break free from this bondage by affirming your trust in Me and refreshing yourself in My Presence. What goes on in your mind is invisible, undetectable to other people. But I read your thoughts continually, searching for evidence of trust in Me. I rejoice when your mind turns toward Me. Guard your thoughts diligently; good thought-choices will keep you close to Me.
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. — Psalm 112:7
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Excerpted with permission from Jesus Calling for Teens by Sarah Young, copyright Jesus Calling Foundation.
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Your Turn
Your relationship with Jesus is up to you! He is always with you, so whether you truly lean in Him or not is your choice. Keep your focus on Him today and worship Him! ~ Devotionals Daily