Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (Jesus Calling (R))

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Quote from “Is Deception Calling?” at http://steakandabible.com/2012/07/04/is-deception-calling-a-review-of-jesus-calling-by-sarah-young/ I just got the book Jesus Calling in the mail today. It's a 365 daily devotional book. I normally do not like these books as most of them are very trite and do not make the reader dive deep into Scripture and your own walk with God. They tend to deal with surface issues. Sarah Young has opened up her life to us in this work of hers.

leaders who will be receiving Warren B. Smith's new Booklet, 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book: Andrew James Russell, editor of God Calling, had become a follower of Dr. Frank Buchman, who founded the Oxford Group, first started under another name in 1921, but taking the name of Oxford Group in 1931. [11] Meeting in groups, this movement emphasized fellowship and receiving direct guidance from God. [12] Practice trusting Me during quiet days, when nothing much seems to be happening. Then when storms come, your trust balance will be sufficient to see you through. Store up for yourself treasure in heaven, through placing your trust in Me. This practice will keep you in My Peace. Young may be sincere in her desire to encourage believers, but putting words in Jesus’ mouth is always dangerous. Claiming to speak for God is the same as taking the mantle of prophetess. God has already spoken. He designed that we hear Him in His Word, the Bible, which is the only authoritative book. Young yearned for something more than God’s inspired Word, and that yearning is the faulty premise for the book Jesus Calling.It is impossible to praise or thank me too much. As it is written, I inhabit the praises of My people. Sometimes your adoration is a spontaneous overflow of Joy, in response to radiant beauty or rich blessings. At other times your praise is more disciplined and measured-an act of your will. I dwell equally in both types of praise. Thankfulness, also, is a royal road to draw near Me. A thankful heart has plenty of room for Me. Read entire Blog Post and Letter here: https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18967 . Following here is the letter and list of names that the letter and booklet tract were sent to: Letter to the Editor: Concerned That His Church is Not Testing All Things When it Comes to Jesus Calling Let Me bless you with My grace and Peace. Open your heart and mind to receive all that I have for you. Do not be ashamed of your emptiness. Instead, view it as the optimal condition for being filled with My Peace.

Reread: Wishing peace and blessings to all my GR friends and I wish each of you a very Happy New Year. I read my little Jesus Calling book. It means a lot to me because sometimes I think God speaks to me through that little book. I've noticed so many times that I have had things going on and was just wondering about the answer.... God does work through people and He does work in mysterious ways.' from the Jesus Calling podcast Dolly Parton There are three major issues that should be examined: The claim that Young received the words directly from Jesus; Young’s admission that a primary influence on her was the book, God Calling, by “Two Listeners;” and, finally, examining some of the messages in the book allegedly from Jesus. A Few Words on the 10 th Anniversary Edition Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you, Jesus Calling invites you to experience peace in the presence of the Savior who is always with you. These writings are personal reflections based on Jesus’ own words of hope, guidance, and peace within Scripture—penned by one who loves Him and revered His Word. The Bible is the only infallible, inerrant Word of God, and author Sarah Young endeavors to keep her writings consistent with that unchanging standard. She has written from the perspective of Jesus speaking, to help readers feel more personally connected with Him. So the first person singular (“I,” “Me,” “My,” “Mine”) always refers to Christ; “you” refers to you, the reader. For me it was more important to set aside time for devotion rather than whether I completely agreed with Young’s interpretation. I recommend this book to any Christian as part of their daily time with God.

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In the introduction, Young writes, “I knew that God communicated with me in the Bible, but I yearned for more.” [6] Why would God’s word be seen as insufficient in delivering the spiritual nourishment God Himself claims it offers? Aware that she might be charged with equating these messages with the Bible, she notes, “I knew that these writings were not inspired as Scripture is.” [18]One is compelled to ask, why not? Are these words from Jesus or not? (Young uses the term “God” but the messages are made to sound like they are from Jesus). In her book, Dear Jesus, she claims she wrote

The Jesus Calling Controversy in a Nutshell | Women of Grace". www.womenofgrace.com . Retrieved 2018-08-25. Then he said to me, “Son of man, eat this scroll I am giving you and fill your stomach with it.” So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth. Ezekiel 3:3 (see also Rev. 10:9, 10) Silliman, Daniel (2023-09-01). "Died: 'Jesus Calling' Devotional Author Sarah Young". Christianity Today . Retrieved 2023-09-04.

This makes me wonder, why are Christians looking for encouragement in the prose of Sarah Young, rather than actual words of Jesus? results, search (2004-10-10). Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (Special and Reved.). Thomas Nelson. ISBN 9781591451884. Jesus Calling: February 26 I am leading you, step by step, through your life. Hold My hand in trusting dependence, letting Me guide you through this day. Your future looks uncertain and flimsy--even precarious. That is how it should be. Secret things belong to the Lord, and future things are secret things. When you try to figure out the future, you are grasping at things that are Mine. This, like all forms of worry, is an act of rebellion: doubting My promises to care for you. There is no indication here or biblical context for the concept of a “high road.” And how is it the “most direct route to heaven?” Even if a Christian is on the “low road,” will she not get to heaven as well? If a road is the “most direct,” it means there are other roads to heaven that are less direct. But the Bible knows of no indirect roads to heaven; there is one way through faith in Christ; all other ways end in death. [24] This ambiguous term and rather confusing statement is not an idea found in scripture. Moreover, faith in Christ is the only way to heaven, not walking some kind of road. This statement is, not surprisingly, very reminiscent of the messages one finds in God Calling. Come to Me with a thankful heart, so that you can enjoy My Presence. This is the day that I have made. I want you to rejoice today, refusing to worry about tomorrow. Search for all that I have prepared for you, anticipating abundant blessings and accepting difficulties as they come. I can weave miracles into the most mundane day if you keep your focus on Me.