Jesus Calling - To Live in My Presence, & No Matter What

May 23, 2025

Hello Brothers, Sisters, and Heartdwellers Family. Thank you for joining me, once again, for another reading from the daily devotional book, Jesus Calling.

Today I will share two readings, The first reading is To Live in My Presence – October 21.

To live in My presence consistently, you must expose and expel your rebellious tendencies. When something interferes with your plans or desires you tend to resent the interference. Try to become aware of each resentment however petty it may seem. Don't push those unpleasant feelings down: instead let them come to the surface where you can deal with them. Ask my Spirit to increase your awareness of resentful feelings. Bring them boldly into the light of My presence so that I can free you from them.

The ultimate solution to rebellious tendencies is submission to My authority over you. Intellectually you rejoice in My sovereignty, without which the world would be a terrifying place. But when My sovereign will, encroaches on your little domain of control, you often react with telltale resentment.

The Best response to losses or thwarted hopes is praise: “The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed is the Name of the Lord”. Remember that all good things—your possessions, your family and friends, your health and abilities, your time—are gifts from Me. Instead of feeling entitled to these blessings, respond to them with gratitude. Be prepared to let go of anything I take from you—but never let go of My hand

The scripture references are :

Psalm 139:23-24

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourself…under God’s mighty hand.

Job 1:21

The Lord gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed is the name of the Lord”

The second reading is, No Matter What – October 22

No matter what your circumstances may be you can find joy in My presence. On some days, joy is generously strewn along your life path, glistening in the sunlight. On days like that, being content is as simple as breathing the next breath or taking the next step. Other days are overcast and gloomy; you feel the strain of the journey which seems endless. Dull gray rocks greet your gaze and cause your feet to ache. Yet joy is still attainable. Search for its hidden treasure.

Begin by remembering that I have created this day it is not a chance occurrence. Recall that I am present with you whether you sense my presence or not. Then start talking with me about whatever is on your mind rejoice in the fact that I understand you perfectly and I know exactly what you're experiencing. As you continue communicating with me, your mood will gradually lighten. Awareness of My marvelous companionship can infuse joy into the grayest day.

The scripture references are:

Psalm 21:6

Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence

Proverbs 2:4

And if you look for it As for silver and search for it As for hidden treasure

Colossians 1:16

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and on earth; visible and invisible, whether Thrones or dominions principalities or powers, all things were created through him and for him.

That is the end of today’s messages. May we always keep our eyes on Jesus for He is our strength and the lifter of our heads.

Be blessed, dears ones, until the next message.

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