Faithful God, Help me to learn the secret of being content in any and every situation. I realize that contentment- training is a challenging process — learned through enduring a wide range of difficulties. I thought I was fairly advanced in this training, but then the circumstances of my life got harder. On some days I'm able to cope fairly well with all the stress. On other days I just want out! Please teach me how to handle the "other days." I am so grateful that I can pour out my heart to You — acknowledging how frustrated and upset I'm feeling. Just releasing those pent-up feelings in Your Presence does me a world of good. Knowing that You completely understand me and my circumstances encourages me even more. Lord, would You please deepen my awareness of Your continual Presence with me? I know I need to stay in communication with You — talking with You, bathing my mind and heart in scriptures that speak to my situation. And singing praises to You lifts my spirits like nothing else! It is good to sing praises to Your Name — declaring Your lovingkindness in the morning and Your faithfulness every night. In Your loving Name, Jesus, Amen I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. — Philippians 4:12 Pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. — Psalm 62:8 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night. — Psalm 92:1–2 NKJV * |
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You are training me to depend on You alone, finding fulfillment in Your loving Presence. |
You are training me to depend on You alone, finding fulfillment in Your loving Presence. |
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Holy Lord, I love to worship You in the beauty of holiness. The beauty of Your creation reflects some of who You are, and it delights me! You are working Your ways in me: the divine Artist creating loveliness in my inner being. You've been clearing out the debris and clutter within me, making room for Your Spirit to take full possession. Help me to collaborate with You in this effort — being willing to let go of anything You choose to take away. You know exactly what I need, and You have promised to provide all of that — abundantly! I don't want my sense of security to rest in my possessions or in things going my way. You are training me to depend on You alone, finding fulfillment in Your loving Presence. This involves being satisfied with much or with little of the world's goods, accepting either as Your will for me. Instead of grasping and controlling, I'm learning to release and receive. To cultivate this receptive stance, I need to trust You more — to be content in any and every situation. In Your beautiful Name, Jesus, Amen Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. — Psalm 29:2 NKJV One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple. — Psalm 27:4 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:19 NASB I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. — Philippians 4:12 |
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We're in contentment-training. God wants us to rely fully on Him knowing His plan is good whether we have everything we want or not. This world is not our home and Christ is the prize! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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No more writing in the margins! |
Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition, Leathersoft, Gray, with Full Scriptures: Daily Devotional Prayers of Peace, Joy, and Hope |
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+ FREE shipping on all orders $35 and more | When your days feel overwhelming and your life is anxious and stressed, you can find peace and hope in Jesus. In Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition by Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, you'll find a 365-day devotional prayer book with Scripture and space on each day to write your thoughts and prayers. Each entry helps you find the confidence to come to God in all circumstances with short, heartfelt prayers based on Scripture. God desires a relationship with you through continual conversation--prayer. Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition can serve as your prayer journal, empowering you to pray daily, whether it's your only prayer for the day or simply a jump-starter to your own prayers. Jesus Listens is ideal for those who: - Are going through difficult times and looking for rest and hope
- Are busy with life's demands, but want to grow their prayer life
- Are not sure how to pray
- Have been praying for years but want a closer relationship with God
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Take a closer look at Jesus Listens Notetaking Edition |
The biblical basis for each prayer in Jesus Listens is given at the end of each entry so you can continually return to God's promises in Scripture. Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition includes: - Space on each page to record your personal reflections and prayer lists
- 365 days of Bible-based prayers
- Scripture references with emphasis on words quoted directly from the Bible
- A beautifully designed interior
- A ribbon marker to hold your place
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Whether you gift Jesus Listens Note-Taking Edition or pick it up yourself to establish a more consistent prayer practice, this devotional journal will greatly enrich your prayer. By praying Scripture through this daily devotional prayer book, you'll experience how intentional prayer connects you to God, changes your heart, and can even move mountains. This special edition is sure to be a favorite. The cover has a striking, contemporary yet classic design, along with written-out Scripture verses, and journaling space on every page. |
Jesus Listens: 365 Prayers for Kids: A Jesus Calling Prayer Book for Young Readers |
Jesus Listens, the bestselling 365 daily prayer devotional from Sarah Young, is now available for children. This book invites your children (and you) into an ongoing conversation with God, growing a meaningful prayer life and closer relationship with Him. In this inspiring 365-day book of prayers, Sarah Young, author of Jesus Calling, helps children talk to God every day. Kids will learn how to pray honest prayers and know that Jesus is always listening to them. This book will equip parents who want to - teach their kids how to pray and talk to God
- reassure their children that God is always with them
- help their kids to read Bible verses every day
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Have you heard the Jesus Calling Podcast? Listen now! |
In this episode, American Ninja Warrior Maggi Thorne shares how she battled with a mild traumatic brain injury while racing up the infamous warped wall. She walks us through her decision to step away and heal and how she leaned on God to find the strength to never give up. Pastor and race car driver Don Wickstrum also takes us on his path to racing to the clouds on a 12.42 mile intensive mountain course, amid a colon cancer diagnosis. He shares how he chose not to quit, but instead how he relied on God to make it to the finish line. |
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GRAMMY-winning worship leader Chris Tomlin knew from a very young age that he wanted to connect with the people around him in meaningful ways by playing and singing music, but wasn't exactly sure how that would pan out in his life. As a young man, he found himself speaking a prayer that he didn't really understand at the time, but has been a constant throughout his life: "Whatever You want, for the rest of my life, I'm available and will follow you." |
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In this episode, news anchor and author Harris Faulkner shares how the loss of her parents opened up a side of her that helped her relate to people in a more compassionate way—one that shows up when she's interviewing people about their own experiences, good and bad. Actor Omar Benson Miller tells us how he walks into each role he's been given with the intention to gain the full experience of someone's story and how each character he played has shown him the value of giving kind consideration to everyone's story. |
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Get cozy with a new Bible and let God's Word warm your spirit! |
Get cozy with a new Bible and let God's Word warm your spirit! |
Our Winter Bible sale has a wide variety of Bibles to choose from. Find your perfect Bible, or upgrade the Bible you have. This winter, get to know Jesus more intimately, love him more passionately, and walk with him more faithfully. |
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