Editor's note: Enjoy today's devotions from Jesus Calling: Harvest of Blessings by Sarah Young.
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I am a God who gives and gives and gives. When I died for you on the cross, I held back nothing; I poured out My Life like a drink offering. Because giving is inherent in My nature, I search for people who are able to receive in full measure. To increase your intimacy with Me, the two traits you need the most are receptivity and attentiveness. Receptivity is opening up your innermost being to be filled with My abundant riches.
Attentiveness is directing your gaze to Me, searching for Me in all your moments. It is possible to stay your mind on Me, as the prophet Isaiah wrote. Through such attentiveness you receive a glorious gift: My perfect Peace.
Even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. — Philippians 2:17
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. — Mark 10:15
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. — Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
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Seek My Face, and you will find more than you ever dreamed possible.
Let Me displace worry at the center of your being.
I am like a supersaturated cloud, showering Peace into the pool of your mind. My Nature is to bless. Your nature is to receive with thanksgiving. This is a true fit, designed before the foundation of the world. Glorify Me by receiving My blessings gratefully.
I am the goal of all your searching. When you seek Me, you find Me and are satisfied. When lesser goals capture your attention, I fade into the background of your life. I am still there, watching and waiting, but you function as if you were alone.
Actually, My Light shines on every situation you will ever face. Live radiantly by expanding your focus to include Me in all your moments. Let nothing dampen your search for Me.
When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.” — Psalm 27:8 NKJV
Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. — Philippians 4:7 The Message
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. — Jeremiah 29:13
Excerpted with permission from Jesus Calling: Harvest of Blessings by Sarah Young, copyright Jesus Calling Foundation.
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Want peace? Seek Jesus! The more we reach for Him and fix our eyes on Him, the more we can live and walk in His perfect, supernatural, cannot-be-comprehended peace. ~ Devotionals Daily