Sunday, March 3, 2019

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young


Thank you, Sarah Young. This book is exactly what I need. It reminds me to turn to Jesus. To hold His hand. To seek His voice. To ask for and accept His peace.

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence is a 365-day devotional with a one-page, large print devotion, written from the perspective of Jesus, followed by a few Bible verses for study.

The book is mid-size and cloth-covered, adorned in a theme of gold and bluish-green foliage complete with blue-edged pages and a cloth bookmark. And of course a Presentation page—a nice touch for gift giving.

Young begins this book with a few pages of autobiography, in which she tells readers of how she listens to the Lord and writes based on the peace she feels while in His presence. As with all of Young’s devotionals, this book is meant to be read slowly, in quiet contemplation.

Throughout these pages, Young reminds her readers of the rest and peace that God gives. Reminds us to soak in it—like sitting in a tub, completely relaxed, eyes closed, surrounded and enveloped by God’s peace. Our security is in Him. He chose us. We must relax, know our role, and know God’s. We must trust that He knows what he’s doing. Young reminds us that the goal is to connect with Jesus and the Bible.

My favorite takeaway from this book: Isaiah 41:13. He never lets go of our hand. Jesus is holding my hand. Always.

Buy this book! For yourself. For a friend. For a stranger.


The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.

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