Jesus Calling: July 12

Whenever you feel distant from Me, whisper My Name in loving trust. This simple prayer can restore your awareness of My Presence.
     My Name is constantly abused in the world, where people use it as a curse word. This verbal assault reaches all the way to heaven; every word is heard and recorded. When you trustingly whisper My Name, My aching ears are soothed. The grating rancor of the world's blasphemies cannot compete with a trusting child's utterance: "Jesus." The power of My Name to bless both you and Me is beyond your understanding. 

Acts 4:12
English Standard Version
And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Verse Thoughts
The name of Jesus is to be used by man for salvation.  

John 16:24
English Standard Version
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Ephesians 4:29
English Standard Version
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Verse Thoughts
I added this verse because it has meant a lot to me.  


My Prayer
Lord, thank You for saving me. I trust You. Your ways are the best ways. Forgive me for settling for a way of life outside of You. Lord, I hate it when Your name is abused in the world. It is so horrible to hear Your name misused. It is amazing how it is thrown around and abused. Every time I hear it used that way, I want to praise You instead, but often I don't. I try to pretend that it wasn't used that way. Lord, forgive me for remaining silent. Help me Lord. Give me power to not just stand by.

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