Book Review: Jesus Calling
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Sarah Young’s book Jesus Calling is an excellent resource for those wishing to live the lifestyle of a “Contemplative in Action”. Sarah and her husband are Christian missionaries who are seeking to proclaim the Gospel to those they encounter around the world. Jesus Calling is a challenge, especially to those of us who are in very active ministries, to remember the importance of silent prayer. It is a call to place importance upon listening to the Lord, so that our relationship with Him is continually strengthened. It is often easy for those who are involved in ministry to overlook the necessity of quiet prayer with the Lord and Sarah Young’s book is a welcome reminder of the need to give attention first to our relationship with God so that we can share it with others.
Often I am less than impressed with devotional books, but Jesus Calling is, in my opinion, a helpful resource for prayer. Sarah Young brings her own dialogue with God into the writing of this book of daily devotions in order to share her own encounters with God with her readers. Her reflections are often quite challenging and each day provides not only messages written as messages from God, but also references to related passages from Scripture. Here is an example from today’s reflection:
Trust me in all your thoughts. I know that some thoughts are unconscious or semiconscious, and I do not hold you responsible for those. But you can direct consicious thoughts much more than you may realize. Practice thinking in certain ways–trusting Me, thanking Me–and those thoughts become more natural. Reject negative or sinful thoughts as soon as you become aware of them. Don’t try to hide them from Me; confess them and leave them with Me. Go on your way lightheartedly. This method of controlling your thoughts will keep your mind in My Presence and your feet on the path of Peace.
Jesus Calling is an wonderful tool for someone looking for a book with short daily devotions that will draw one closer to God.
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