Dear Friends,
As we continue celebrating this wonderful time of year, giving thanks and looking with joyful anticipation of Christmas, it is important that we are careful to stay connected to the source of our joy and peace. It is impossible for us to lead others and to exhibit the joy of this season when we ourselves are not connected to the living water of Christ. So, pace yourselves, say “no” every now and then and keep plugged into the well that never runs dry. Peace and Love, Scott
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Come To Me, and rest in My Peace. My Face is shinning upon you, in rays of Peace transcending understanding. Instead of trying to figure things out yourself, you can relax in the Presence of the One who knows everything. As you lean on Me in trusting dependence, you feel peaceful and complete. This is how I designed you to live: in close communion with Me.
John 7:38 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.”
Ephesians 5:18-20 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
When you are around other people, you tend to cater to their expectations-real or imagined. You feel enslaved to pleasing them, and your awareness of My Presence grows dim. Your efforts to win their approval eventually exhaust you. You offer these people dry crumbs rather than the
living water of My Spirit flowing through you. This is not My way for you! Stay in touch with Me, even during you busiest moments. Let My Spirit give you words of grace as you live in the Light of My Peace.Philippians 4:6-7
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.John 7:38 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.”
Ephesians 5:18-20 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.19Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young