Jesus Calling - Daily Devotional - July 24th

From the devotional "Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence", by Sarah Young - for July 24th

Devotional Text:

Thankfulness opens the door to My Presence. Though I am always with you, I have gone to great measures to preserve your freedom of choice. I have placed a door between you and Me, and I have empowered you to open or close the door. There are many ways to open it, but a grateful attitude is one of the most effective.

Thankfulness is built on a substructure of trust. When thankful words stick in your throat, you need to check up on your foundation of trust. When thankfulness flows freely from your heart and lips, let your gratitude draw you closer to Me. I want you to learn the art of giving thanks in all circumstances. See how many times you can thank Me daily; this will awaken your awareness to a multitude of blessings. It will also cushion the impact of trials when they come against you. Practice My Presence by practicing the discipline of thankfulness.

Included Scriptures:

Psalm 100:4
English Standard Version

Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!

I Thessalonians 5:18
English Standard Version

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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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