Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling
Written by admin on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 in Book Reviews.
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young is written in an avant-garde style that allows the reader to become more engaged. Sarah Young, a missionary as well as author, has structured her book as a daily devotional read that follows a calendar year format.
Along with Young’s motivational writings, there are two paragraphs of spiritual encouragement plus two to three bible verses included in each daily entry. She also writes very much from Jesus’ viewpoint.
It is important for the reader to have a Bible within reach as the Bible verses listed are not included in the writing.
I did wonder, though, why the Bible verses were not integrated into the text. I realized that I thoroughly enjoyed thumbing through the Bible in search of the verses.
By reading Young’s book, it helped me read the Bible more, and to understand and really take in what I was reading. What I found most rewarding about my experience with this book, was that it pushed me to focus upon my relationship with God every day for a calendar year.
In that time, Jesus Calling helped me to stick with this relationship and grow it.
The book instructs us to set aside the stresses and troubles that come our way in everyday life. Sarah Young helps us as we make the sensible choice to set aside time each day in order to read her book and reflect among her thoughts along with additional prayer.
This book has been a number one bestseller and has changed my life.
Here is an excerpt to give you a better idea of what is included:
January 3
Refresh yourself in the Peace of My Presence.
This Peace can be your portion at all times and in all circumstances. Learn to hide in the secret of My Presence, even as you carry out your duties in the world. I am with you, and within you. I have gone ahead of you, to open up the way, but I am also walking alongside you. There is no other companion as devoted as I am.
Because i am your continual Companion, there should be lightness to your step that others notice. Do not be weighed down with problems and unresolved issues, for I am your burden-bearer. In the world you have trials and distress, but don’t let them get you down. I have defeated the world and removed its power to harm you. In Me you may have confident Peace.
Psalm 31:19-20 (NASB); John 16:33 (AMP)
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young is one book that every Christian should have in their collection, as it will help one understand the importance of a daily walk with our Creator.
Trust me, folks. Reading this book will change your life and bring you closer to God.