My daily reflections from the readings of Jesus Calling
August 2, 2016 "TAKE TIME TO SIT QUIETLY IN MY PRESENCE"... I took these words out of context. What Jesus actually said is, "In this action-addicted world, few of my children take time to sit quietly in My Presence". Jesus tells me also that He is blessed...
August 3,, 2016 "Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry"... This quote may have been written with me in mind! I've joked with others that one of my prayers is: "Lord, make my brain faster than my tongue"! Sometimes I am so excited...
August 5, 2016 "Do not wear yourself out by worrying"... Why do I worry? What benefits do I gain from worrying? How do I stop worrying? I worry because I might have a fear...a fear of something that may or may not happen, or exist. I worry perhaps because...
August 6, 2016 "When things seem to be going all wrong, look to Me"..... When I read this, I felt as though Jesus had written me a letter for me. There just wasn't a salutation at the top:" Dear Mary". Today I'm going to write, in letter form, what I...
August 7, 2016 "you are always enveloped in Peace"... The Peace of Jesus is always around me. It is there for the asking, or I should say....taking. Peace is a choice as is happiness. Even though I am surrounded by Jesus' Peace, it does me no good if...
August 8, 2016 "cultivate a thankful mind-set"...... Jesus wants my heart to overflow with gratitude, to cultivate a thankful mind-set. I was thinking about thanks. What does it really mean? The dictionary says: gratitude and/or appreciation. Other names...
August 9, 2016 "Wear My robe of righteousness"... This is a bit difficult for me to understand. I believe Jesus wants me to wear His robe of goodness, honor, fairness, respectability, and virtue. It is His robe, and Jesus want me to wear it! I don't deserve...
August 10, 2016 "Energy and time are precious, limited entities".... I didn't come into this world knowing what kind of life I'd have, or how long I would live. I know that my time and energy are depleting. I haven't the energy I did as a youn mother....
August 11, 2016 "Come to Me"... This is an open invitation from Jesus...anytime, anywhere. Jesus doesn't say, "I'll come to you." He is already here waiting for me. I have to choose to go to Jesus. He will not push Himself on me. And yet, if I choose...
August 12, 2016 "Rest snugly in My everlasting arms"... I can't think of anything more inviting than this blessing. Since I'm a visual person, this really speaks to me. I've written an essay about being held in Jesus' arms. My screen will not open on...
August 14, 2016 "I will never leave your side"... Wonderful words to hear. And, because Jesus says them to me, I know they are true! Even though Jesus was human, He did not have the flaw of sin that we have. When Jesus made a promise, He kept it. Children...
August 15, 2016 "view difficulties as blessings in disguise"... This seems like a challenge, but it really is not. I can think of many instances where a predictable difficulty has turned into a blessing...maybe missing a flight that ends up with mechanical...
August 16, 2016 "I delight in your enjoyment"... There is more to this statement: enjoyment of everything that is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable. Jesus does not want me to wear ashes and sack cloth everyday. He wants me to wear the colors...
August 17, 2016 "Accept each day as it comes to you"... Jesus asks me to accept what this day brings and not to wish for something other than I have. Today is Jesus' gift to me. When I think of each day as a gift from Him, it is a little easier to accept...
August 18, 2016 "an easy life masks your need for Me"... How true this is. A life without problems sounds really nice. But because I am a descendant of Adam and Eve, it's never going to happen. Would it really be all that great? Putting aside my problems...
August 18, 2016 As we entered the town of Judea, the two families in our small caravan have gone on their way. But I would not let the young woman, Mary, go alone to her relatives house. As her caravan guide, I wanted to see her to the door. Mary was...
August 19, 2016 "refocus your attention on Me".... I know that Jesus continually calls on me to be close to Him. Do I ignore His call, or can't I hear it? Jesus knows exactly when I will need Him and He patiently waits for me to go to Him. All I have...
August 20, 2016 "I am a God who heals"... This reading is very rich in meaning for me today. It is longer than most readings, but it included steps to receive healing. Jesus tells me the first step is to live close to Him. It is necessary to be close...
August 21, 2016 "Stay on the Path of Life with Me".... My path with Jesus is specifically for me...I share it with no one. Jesus tells me that walking with him is a privilege as well as uncertain and even threatening. What I think Jesus wants from me...
August 22, 2016 "fear is one of Satan's favorite weapons"... Let's talk about Satan...I know, no one wants to think about him, but he has been around from the beginning of times, and he is not going away until the end of times. We have to deal with him...he...
August 2, 2016 "I know every word before you speak it".... Jesus truly has a very intimate relationship with me. This is good news for me. The only problem I have is that I am not always aware of His Presence, of His closeness. I know that sometimes when...
August 28, 2016 "Grow strong in the light of My Presence"... The Light of Jesus' Presence give me strength, love, hope and comfort. Without love, I am nothing. Things in nature can die without love. If I didn't show my plants basic love by not giving...
August 29, 2016 "refuse to worry about anything"... This sounds like an impossible task for me! I know if I can accomplish the art of not worrying about anything, I will be rewarded with peace and comfort. Jesus also wants me to put aside those things...
August 30, 2016 "no matter where you are, I am with you"..... Jesus is with me always and everywhere. I read Genesis 16 today in preparation for this writing. It is the story of Sarah, Hager and Abram. Here is a brief synopsis of this story. Sarah was...
August 31, 2016 "Grow strong in your weakness"... This morning after getting up, I thought about what to have for breakfast. On my detox diet I have two choices: a protein shake with some fruit, or quinoa with some fruit. Feeling defeated, I sat down...
