Quotes from Sarah Young

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. —PSALM 23:1

Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. —PHILIPPIANS 4:7 MSG

So much "stuff" keeps getting in the way of enjoying My Presence. You are worried and troubled about many things, but only one thing is needed. When you make Me that one thing, you choose what will never be taken away from you.

THIS IS THE DAY THAT I HAVE MADE. Rejoice and be glad in it.

I am always with you, so you have no reason to be afraid. Your fear often manifests itself in excessive planning. Your mind is so accustomed to this pattern of thinking that you are only now becoming aware of how pervasive it is and how much it hinders your intimacy with Me. Repent of this tendency and resist it whenever you realize you are wandering down this well-worn path. Return to My Presence, which always awaits you in the present moment. I accept you back with no condemnation.

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:19

Because you are human, you will continue to make mistakes. Thinking that you should live an error-free life is symptomatic of pride.

When you encounter trouble of any kind, reach into your arsenal of prayers and speak one or more of them boldly. The enemy will retreat, and I will draw near.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen. —EPHESIANS 3:20

Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur.

THOUGH YOU WALK IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE, I will revive you. So don't let problems intimidate you. Remember that I, the Mighty One, am in your midst, and I am greater than all the trouble in the world. My right hand will save you! Hold tightly to My hand and you can walk confidently through your toughest times.

Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." —MATTHEW 14:27