Dear Jesus

Dear Jesus is a devotional book written as an intimate dialogue between the reader and Jesus Christ. Through 120 entries, author Sarah Young presents both prayers from the perspective of the reader and responses written as if spoken by Jesus himself. The book follows a consistent format where each entry begins with a prayer expressing common struggles, doubts, or yearnings that Christians face in their faith journey. Each prayer is followed by a Scripture reference and a response crafted from Biblical principles and written in first person as Jesus. This devotional builds on Young's previous work Jesus Calling but focuses specifically on relational aspects of Christian faith. The responses draw heavily from Scripture while addressing themes of trust, surrender, and finding peace through a personal connection with Christ. Through this dialogue format, the book explores the tension between human frailty and divine grace, presenting Christianity as a living relationship rather than a set of rules or obligations. The work stands as a contemporary interpretation of traditional Christian meditation and prayer practices.

Readers describe Dear Jesus as a devotional book that helps them feel a personal connection with Jesus through intimate prayers and responses. Many appreciate its format as a two-way conversation. Readers liked: - Short, daily readings that fit into busy schedules - First-person responses written from Jesus' perspective - Specific Bible verses paired with each entry - Helps process difficult emotions and struggles Readers disliked: - Concerns about the author claiming to speak as Jesus - Repetitive content similar to Jesus Calling - Some find the writing style overly emotional - Questions about theological accuracy Ratings: Goodreads: 4.52/5 (1,354 ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (1,208 ratings) ChristianBook.com: 4.8/5 (89 ratings) "This book meets me right where I am each day" - Amazon reviewer "I'm uncomfortable with anyone presuming to speak as Jesus" - Goodreads reviewer "Helps me pray when I don't have words" - ChristianBook reviewer

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young Christians who seek daily connection with Jesus through first-person messages will find a similar format and approach in this companion volume.

God Calling by A.J. Russell This devotional presents messages from God written in first-person format and served as inspiration for Sarah Young's works.

40 Days with Jesus by Sarah Young The book follows the same devotional style as Dear Jesus with focused messages for spiritual transformation during the Lenten season.

Hearing God by Dallas Willard This text explores the practice of listening for divine guidance through Scripture, prayer, and contemplation.

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence These collected writings reveal a monk's experience of constant communion with God through everyday moments.

🕊️ "Dear Jesus" was published in 2007 as a follow-up to Sarah Young's bestseller "Jesus Calling," which has sold over 35 million copies worldwide. 📝 Sarah Young wrote much of her devotional content while battling chronic illness and living as a missionary in Australia and Japan. 🙏 The book's unique format presents both sides of a spiritual dialogue - the reader's prayer followed by Jesus's response, creating an intimate conversational experience. 📖 Each devotion in the book is written in first-person from Jesus's perspective, a style Young developed during her own personal prayer journaling. 🌏 The book has been translated into multiple languages and has spawned a series of related products, including journals, children's editions, and mobile apps.