January 3rd Devotional

Dear Friends,

It’s so easy to forget that it is Christ who walks with us and sustains us each and every day. We tend to get caught up in what we see and hear all around us, but what really keeps us going is knowing that no matter what is going on in our physical world, Christ is dwelling within us, refreshing us, renewing us and loving us through each trial and tribulation.  In this, we have peace, confidence and assurance that we are not alone–ever.  Love and Hugs Friends!

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Refresh Yourself in the Peace of My Presence.  This Peace can be your portion at all times and in all circumstances.  Learn to hide in the secret of My Presence, even as you carry out your duties in the world.  I am both with you and within you.  I go before you to open up the way, and I also walk alongside you.  There could never be another companion as devoted as I am.

Because I am your constant Companion, there should be a lightness to your step that is observable to others.  Do not be weighed down with problems and unresolved issues, for I am your burden-bearer.  In the world you have trials and distress, but don’t let them get you down.  I have conquered the world and deprived it of power to harm you.  In Me you may have confident Peace.

Psalm 31;19-20 (NASB) 19How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men ! 20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the conspiracies of man ; You keep them secretly in a shelter from the strife of tongues.

 

John 16:33 (AMP) 33I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young