Jesus Calling - Daily Devotional - July 7th

From the devotional "Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence", by Sarah Young - for July 7th

Devotional Text:

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 conscious 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.

Included Scriptures:

Psalm 20:7
English Standard Version

Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Verse Thoughts
Chariots and horses are military terms and the control of those is in the hands of man, thus the contrast to we who instead trust in the name of the Lord our God. I feel good with the things I think I control - my money, my time and I must admit I feel an inner turmoil to jockey back and forth between trusting God and trusting in those things. In church and during my quiet time, yes, it is all about trusting God, but the rest of the time, is this what people would say about me?

I John 1:9
English Standard Version

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Luke 1:79
English Standard Version

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.

God bless you!

Note: The devotion and scriptures are from author Sarah Young. You may purchase the Devotional at the author's official website:
https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-calling/

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