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“know it is not my strengths that have prepared me for this adventure but my weaknesses, which amplify my need for You. I’ve”
― Sarah Young, Jesus Listens: Daily Devotional Prayers of Peace, Joy, and Hope

“If you are defamed, let time vindicate you — silence is a thousand times better than explanation. Explanations do not explain. Let your life be its own excuse for being — cease all explanations and all apologies and just live your own life. By minding your own business you give others an opportunity to mind theirs; and depend upon it, the great souls will appreciate you for this very thing.’ In”
― Essie Summers, No Roses in June

“The rest of this story is recorded in Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions with Real-Life Stories.”
― Sarah Young, Jesus Listens: Daily Devotional Prayers of Peace, Joy, and Hope

“Almighty God, Your Word tells me that You will fight for me; I need only to be still. Lord, You know how weary I am. I’ve been struggling just to keep my head above water, and my strength is running low. I need to stop trying so hard—and just let You fight for me. This is very difficult for me to do because my feelings tell me I must keep striving in order to survive. But I know You’re working on my behalf, and You are calling me to rest in You. So please help me to be still and know that You are God. Trying to calm my mind is even more challenging than quieting my body. In my battle to feel secure, I have relied too heavily on my own thinking. As I’ve struggled to feel in control, I’ve unwittingly elevated my mind to a position of self-reliance. Forgive me, Lord! I desperately need Your Spirit to work within me—controlling my mind more and more, soothing me from the inside out. While I spend time resting in the shadow of Your Almighty Presence, I’ll rejoice that You are fighting for me. In”
― Sarah Young, Jesus Listens: Daily Devotional Prayers of Peace, Joy, and Hope