Jesus Calling - Daily Devotional - December 6th

From the devotional "Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence", by Sarah Young - for December 6th

Devotional Text:

Stay ever so close to Me, and you will not deviate from the path I have prepared for you. This is the most efficient way to stay on track; it is the most enjoyable way. Men tend to multiply duties in their observance of religion. This practice enables them to give Me money, time, and work without yielding up to Me what I desire the most -- their hearts. Rules can be observed mechanically. Once they become habitual, they can be followed with minimal effort and almost no thought. These habit forming rules provide a false sense of security, lulling the soul into a comatose condition.

What I search for in My children is an awakened soul that thrills to the Joy of My Presence! I created mankind to glorify Me and enjoy Me forever. I provide the Joy; your part is to glorify Me by living close to Me.

Included Scriptures:

Deuteronomy 6:5
English Standard Version
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.

Colossians 3:23
English Standard Version
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Psalm 16:11
English Standard Version
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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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