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Jesus is our source for everything. When we rely on him alone, our satisfaction in life increases and anxiety begins to subside. Comparisons cease. Unnecessary pursuits pause. And we begin to notice the little things. The things that matter. Life. Breath. Kindness. Stillness. Beauty. This is where we find deep connection with our loving Savior.


As you quiet yourself before him and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, experience the goodness of his presence, and be refreshed with his perfect peace. When you recognize that Jesus really is all you need, other concerns fade. Hope dawns with the sunrise. Tender mercies fall fresh. Boundless joy springs up from a well within. And you find the strength to walk through each day with grace.

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    Jesus You're All I Need ziparound devotional - BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC

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    Jesus YOU’RE ALL I NEED

    © 2022 by BroadStreet Publishing®

    978-1-4245-6507-8

    978-1-4245-6519-1 (eBook)

    Devotional entries composed by Sara Perry.

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    Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NIV) are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. zondervan.com. The NIV and New International Version are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™ Scripture quotations marked (NCV) are taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NASB) are taken from the New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1972, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. Lockman.org. Scripture quotations marked (NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (NKJV) are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (TPT) are taken from The Passion Translation®. Copyright © 2017, 2018, 2020 by Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. Used by permission of BroadStreet Publishing. All rights reserved. thePassionTranslation.com.

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    Contents

    Introduction

    January

    January 1: Great Expectation

    January 2: Hope Ahead

    January 3: All Things New

    January 4: Lend a Hand

    January 5: Tender Surrender

    January 6: Come Lord Jesus

    January 7: Honor in Service

    January 8: Perfect Ways

    January 9: Stay Humble

    January 10: Hope to the End

    January 11: Building a Future

    January 12: Greater Understanding

    January 13: Gentle Wisdom

    January 14: Self-Control

    January 15: Trusting Peace

    January 16: Transparency to Mercy

    January 17: Never Alone

    January 18: Good Plans

    January 19: Humility Is Honorable

    January 20: Mercy Is Coming

    January 21: Stay Close

    January 22: With You

    January 23: Don’t Worry

    January 24: Showers of Truth

    January 25: God’s Greatness

    January 26: Sheltering Embrace

    January 27: Gentle Shepherd

    January 28: Everlasting Creator

    January 29: Supported by Love

    January 30: What a Help

    January 31: No Need to Worry

    February

    February 1: Strong Confidence

    February 2: The Peace of Christ

    February 3: No More Envy

    February 4: Exalt Him

    February 5: Already Pure

    February 6: Abide

    February 7: Nourished by Love

    February 8: Sacrificial Care

    February 9: He Sees Your Heart

    February 10: Call Upon Him

    February 11: Wordrous Works

    February 12: Trust His Leadership

    February 13: Fountain of Life

    February 14: Love’s Experience

    February 15: Sweet Words

    February 16: Saving Belief

    February 17: Take Heart

    February 18: Blessed Trust

    February 19: My Praise

    February 20: No Matter What

    February 21: Nothing Impossible

    February 22: Easy to Discover

    February 23: Gather Together

    February 24: Don’t Be Hasty

    February 25: Lost and Found

    February 26: Wisdom to Patience

    February 27: Prevailing Purpose

    February 28: More Joy

    March

    March 1: Simply Come

    March 2: Easy to Please

    March 3: Jesus Relates

    March 4: Unnecessary Weight

    March 5: Pioneer of Faith

    March 6: Don’t Be Afraid

    March 7: Drink Deeply

    March 8: Return and Wait

    March 9: No More Judgment

    March 10: Perfected in Weakness

    March 11: Confident Hope

    March 12: Paths of Peace

    March 13: Above All Names

    March 14: Do Not Worry

    March 15: Follow Him

    March 16: Above the Noise

    March 17: Love’s Worth

    March 18: Contentment Is Beautiful

    March 19: Confident Help

    March 20: Love Always

    March 21: Forever the Same

    March 22: What Remains

    March 23: Follow the Leader

    March 24: The New Way

    March 25: Trust and Believe

    March 26: Lots of Room

    March 27: True Life

    March 28: Ask Anything

    March 29: Your Defender

    March 30: He Is Coming

    March 31: The Best Teacher

    April

    April 1: Claimed by God

    April 2: Promises of Provision

    April 3: Look Ahead

    April 4: A Way in the Wild

    April 5: Never Forgotten

    April 6: Always Better

    April 7: Source of All

    April 8: Lamb of God

    April 9: Opportunities for Joy

    April 10: Never Abandoned

    April 11: Rich Revelation

    April 12: A Hindrance

    April 13: Defender

    April 14: Real Rest

    April 15: No Greater Law

    April 16: Fragrant Obedience

    April 17: Taken Care Of

    April 18: Childlike Innocence

    April 19: Prayer Always

    April 20: Unifying Love

    April 21: Eternal Comfort

    April 22: Live Love Out

    April 23: Fullness in Christ

    April 24: More Than Enough

    April 25: All Around

    April 26: Show Me

    April 27: Seek His Face

    April 28: Heavenly Things

    April 29: Cloaked with Kindness

    April 30: Pressing On

    May

    May 1: Overflowing Compassion

    May 2: Keep Living

    May 3: Living Water

    May 4: Kind of Fruit

    May 5: He Prays for Us

    May 6: No Blame

    May 7: Excel in Generosity

    May 8: Walking in Light

    May 9: No More Fear

    May 10: Glorious Expectation

    May 11: Spirit Help

    May 12: God’s Design

    May 13: Always Loved

    May 14: Truly Free

    May 15: Wonderful Counselor

    May 16: Cheerful Giving

    May 17: God Is Able

    May 18: Whatever You Do

    May 19: Highest Standard

    May 20: Endless Possibilities

    May 21: Kind and Fair

    May 22: Take Charge

    May 23: Walk in Integrity

    May 24: Fullness in Life

    May 25: A Way Out

    May 26: Faith-Building Words

    May 27: Build Others Up

    May 28: The Shepherd’s Voice

    May 29: Miracles of Mercy

    May 30: Ask, Seek, Knock

    May 31: Faithful Promises

    June

    June 1: Equipped by Truth

    June 2: New Mercies

    June 3: Unfailing Compassion

    June 4: Because of Jesus

    June 5: Here and Now

    June 6: In His Hands

    June 7: Forgiven

    June 8: Infinite Understanding

    June 9: Freed from Fear

    June 10: River of Delight

    June 11: Sure Steps

    June 12: Openhearted Hospitality

    June 13: Very Present

    June 14: Feast on Joy

    June 15: Abundantly Good Fruit

    June 16: Delivered

    June 17: Start Over

    June 18: When I Am

    June 19: Much More Valuable

    June 20: Clothed in Grace

    June 21: Rest Awhile

    June 22: First Things First

    June 23: Focus on Today

    June 24: Clothed in Compassion

    June 25: Never Cast Out

    June 26: Still Training

    June 27: Which Measure

    June 28: Faithful God

    June 29: Only Wisdom

    June 30: Guiding Principle

    July

    July 1: Confidence Before God

    July 2: Made Whole

    July 3: In Light of Eternity

    July 4: Eternal Focus

    July 5: Liberty in Jesus

    July 6: Provided For

    July 7: Powerful Kingdom

    July 8: Renewed by the Spirit

    July 9: True Worship

    July 10: Fixed Gaze

    July 11: Opportunity to Change

    July 12: Prince of Peace

    July 13: Imitate God

    July 14: Peace with God

    July 15: Surrendered to Love

    July 16: His Humanity

    July 17: Comfort in Grief

    July 18: Hopeful Expectation

    July 19: Lifted Up

    July 20: Don’t Hold Back

    July 21: High Hopes

    July 22: A New Song

    July 23: Greater than Friendship

    July 24: Encouragement and Strength

    July 25: True Freedom

    July 26: Words to Live by

    July 27: Ask Him

    July 28: Do Good

    July 29: New in Christ

    July 30: Never Stop

    July 31: Love’s Law

    August

    August 1: Grace Is the Way

    August 2: Secrets Revealed

    August 3: Return to the Shepherd

    August 4: Abide in Jesus

    August 5: Kingdom Thoughts

    August 6: Which Way

    August 7: Firm Foundation

    August 8: Don’t Let Go

    August 9: Great Confidence

    August 10: True Competence

    August 11: Directed by Love

    August 12: All Your Heart

    August 13: Divine Guidance

    August 14: No More Retaliation

    August 15: Ever So Patient

    August 16: Greater Scope

    August 17: Sharing is Holy

    August 18: Confident Assurance

    August 19: Not Easily Offended

    August 20: Respectful Reverence

    August 21: Filled with Christ

    August 22: What Love Looks Like

    August 23: Lord of Peace

    August 24: Wisdom to Thanksgiving

    August 25: Strengthened by Power

    August 26: Eternal Promise

    August 27: Love Compels Us

    August 28: Everything for Jesus

    August 29: Wonderful Wisdom

    August 30: Mercy over Judgment

    August 31: Humility to Wisdom

    September

    September 1: Christ Above All

    September 2: All in All

    September 3: Heavenly Gifts

    September 4: Powerful Message

    September 5: Yes and Amen

    September 6: Trust Leads to Hope

    September 7: God Is with Us

    September 8: He Is Able

    September 9: Lacking Nothing

    September 10: Pure Religion

    September 11: Believe and be Blessed

    September 12: Endless Mercy

    September 13: Everyone Matters

    September 14: Christ’s Reflection

    September 15: How to Live

    September 16: Continue On

    September 17: Listen

    September 18: Soil of His Love

    September 19: God’s Gift

    September 20: His Poetry

    September 21: Spirit Understanding

    September 22: Always Faithful

    September 23: Brought Near

    September 24: No More Arguing

    September 25: Free to Live

    September 26: Sweet Peace

    September 27: Grace-Filled Endurance

    September 28: Christ in Me

    September 29: With God

    September 30: Eyes on Him

    October

    October 1: Eyes of Faith

    October 2: Compassionate One

    October 3: It Is Handled

    October 4: Kingdom of Love

    October 5: Glorious God

    October 6: Wealth of Wisdom

    October 7: Goodness of God

    October 8: Treasures of Revelation

    October 9: Adopted in Love

    October 10: Ask Freely

    October 11: Guidance for Every Step

    October 12: Grace Upon Grace

    October 13: Fully Convinced

    October 14: Power Over Fear

    October 15: Honor the Lord

    October 16: Rich in Kindness

    October 17: Inexpressible Joy

    October 18: Holy Power

    October 19: The Everlasting One

    October 20: Confession

    October 21: Continue in Christ

    October 22: Live in Harmony

    October 23: He Will Deliver

    October 24: God First

    October 25: Good Fruit

    October 26: Honored

    October 27: Untold Blessings

    October 28: Ushered In

    October 29: Living Expression of Love

    October 30: Perfect Patience

    October 31: So Much Grace

    November

    November 1: Caring in Action

    November 2: Transformed

    November 3: Never Stop Growing

    November 4: Power to Understand

    November 5: The Time Is Now

    November 6: Colony of Heaven

    November 7: Open the Door

    November 8: God Does More

    November 9: Whatever You Do

    November 10: Hope’s Portion

    November 11: Sweet Peace

    November 12: Confidence in Crises

    November 13: No Hierarchy

    November 14: Devoted to Gratitude

    November 15: Humble Patience

    November 16: Always Rejoicing

    November 17: Be Gentle

    November 18: Children of God

    November 19: Grace Given

    November 20: Tell Him Everything

    November 21: Everything for Wisdom

    November 22: Choose Love

    November 23: Important Matters

    November 24: These Things

    November 25: Life Goals

    November 26: He Is Worthy

    November 27: Secret of Contentment

    November 28: Joy Ahead

    November 29: Strength for the Day

    November 30: He Understands

    December

    December 1: Live with Intention

    December 2: Thanks in Everything

    December 3: Ministry of Reconciliation

    December 4: God over Others

    December 5: Just Believe

    December 6: The Kingdom Approach

    December 7: Beyond the Basics

    December 8: The Right Time

    December 9: Help Each Other

    December 10: He Will

    December 11: Divine Strength

    December 12: No Longer Bound

    December 13: Resetting

    December 14: Always Ready

    December 15: Hidden in Faithfulness

    December 16: Supernatural Healing

    December 17: Hold On

    December 18: Where Your Heart Is

    December 19: Everlasting Treasure

    December 20: Run After

    December 21: Contented Living

    December 22: Do Not Give Up

    December 23: Firm Expectation

    December 24: Perfect Portion

    December 25: Remember

    December 26: Words of Liberty

    December 27: Consider It

    December 28: Fountain of Wisdom

    December 29: Loosen Your Grip

    December 30: Trust Him

    December 31: Sing Praises

    Introduction

    Jesus is our source for everything. When we rely on him alone, our satisfaction in life increases and anxiety begins to subside. Comparisons cease. Unnecessary pursuits pause. And we begin to notice the little things. The things that matter. Life. Breath. Kindness. Stillness. Beauty. This is where we find deep connection with our loving Savior.

    As you quiet yourself before him and meditate on these Scriptures, devotions, and prayers, experience the goodness of his presence, and be refreshed with his perfect peace. When you recognize that Jesus really is all you need, other concerns fade. Hope dawns with the sunrise. Tender mercies fall fresh. Boundless joy springs up from a well within. And you find the strength to walk through each day with grace.

    JANUARY 1

    Great Expectation

    All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation.

    1 PETER 1:3 NLT

    When Jesus rose from the dead, he destroyed the grip that sin and death held over our souls. In Christ, we are free from the power of sin’s control. Paul clearly states in Romans that when we are born again into the family of God through faith in Jesus, the Messiah, we are free to live without fear, condemnation, or shame.

    Are you living in the freedom that Christ has offered you? Do you have great expectation for what lies ahead? Though you will suffer through trials in this life, and your hope will be tested, there is one who never changes. Look to Jesus today. Spend time in his presence. Meditate on his love and kindness for you. Remember the words that he spoke to his followers. When you feel overwhelmed by injustice and evil in this world, look to the King of kings. He will rule and reign forever in his mercy. There is a better day coming, no matter what yesterday looked like. Set your eyes on the one who reigns above the chaos, and let your heart find hope in his faithfulness.

    Lord Jesus, I look to you today for help, hope, and courage. Thank you for your mercy that holds me close in love and sets me free in joy.

    JANUARY 2

    Hope Ahead

    He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, sadness, crying, or pain, because all the old ways are gone.

    REVELATION 21:4 NCV

    When we are bogged down by worry and our hearts are broken open by painful loss, it can be hard to imagine a reality without the tinge of distress. Our glorious hope is not in a fairy tale of a life. It is in Jesus making all wrong things right, and he will do it.

    There is a new age ahead where the restoration of all things will be perfectly completed. When Jesus ushers us into the eternal reign of his glorious kingdom, we will no longer mourn. He will wipe every tear from our eyes. Death will be but a memory. All the old, worn-out ways will be gone, and we will live in the glory-filled light of his reality. What a day to look forward to! What an age to anticipate. May we be filled with hope as we look ahead to the fulfillment of all his promises.

    Redeemer, I cast my anchor of hope into you. I trust that you will never lead me astray. Even amidst grief and painful situations, I have hope for the complete restoration you will bring. Draw near and revive my courage in you today.

    JANUARY 3

    All Things New

    He who sits on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. And He said, Write, for these words are faithful and true.

    REVELATION 21:5 NASB

    There is nothing in this world that is not redeemable in Jesus. He makes all things new; it’s just what he does. What has yet to be transformed in the oil of his love will one day be renewed. There is no hardship or loss that is without hope, for the mercy of Jesus restores all things. Though he may not work in ways that we expect, his ways are better.

    May we hold onto hope as we trust Jesus to do what only he can. He is faithful and true, and he will do everything that he has said he will. His promises are never voided. He is always full of mercy and can turn the rubble of our disappointment into a garden of his glory. If we cannot see it yet, let’s hold on. May we remember his unfailing nature as we trust him to get us through the brambles of this life. He knows what to do, and we can trust him to do it.

    Restorer, I put my hope in your unwavering love, and I will not look away from the goodness of your nature. I trust you to turn my mourning into dancing. I know you will weave your goodness into the broken threads of my life. Do it, Lord!

    JANUARY 4

    Lend a Hand

    If you see that your neighbor’s donkey or ox has collapsed on the road, do not look the other way. Go and help your neighbor get it back on its feet!

    DEUTERONOMY 22:4 NLT

    We reveal the goodness of Jesus in our lives when we live in line with his compassion. He does not withhold help from those who need it. Do we? He does not turn away from the pleas of the poor. Can we say the same?

    When a neighbor is in need, do we look for ways to help them? This could be anyone in our lives, from an acquaintance to a close friend. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus described love in action. Love does not discriminate based on ethnicity, class, or any other criteria; it looks for ways to help those who are suffering. May we be like Jesus and lend a helping hand whenever we are presented with the opportunity.

    Generous Jesus, your love is practical. It serves those who are in need, and it lifts up those who are beaten down. It heals the sick, binds up the broken-hearted, and it saves those who are being attacked. May my heart always be ready to move in compassion, sacrificing time and resources to help those that I can. Help me to be like you.

    JANUARY 5

    Tender Surrender

    Laying your life down in tender surrender before the Lord will bring life, prosperity, and honor as your reward.

    PROVERBS 22:4 TPT

    When we surrender our lives to the Lord, we allow him to direct us in his love. When we follow along the pathways of his peace, we will be moved outside of our comfort and our preferences. It is always worth it to follow him, no matter where we go.

    If we allow the love of Christ to transform our hearts and minds, we will be moved by his compassion in practical ways. Instead of protecting ourselves in privilege, we will learn to lay down our own understanding and rights to fight for those of another. Rather than shoring up our lives and hoarding our resources, we will share what we have with others. It is in close connection with the Lord that we learn his values. When we yield our lives before him, he will bring us into his life, the abundance of his kingdom, and he will honor our sacrifice. Let us follow him.

    Loving Lord, there is no one wiser, more compassionate, or more able than you to guide me in this life. I don’t want to live for my own pleasure or satisfaction alone. I want to live for you, reflecting your kindness in practical ways. Lead me, Jesus.

    JANUARY 6

    Come Lord Jesus

    He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

    REVELATION 22:20 NIV

    As time draws on, we tend to forget what was important to us at the beginning. We start out with innocence and joy as children. We trust until we are given reason not to. We take things at face value, and yet we are able to imagine remarkable things.

    As we grow older, it gets harder to trust. But Jesus is perfect in all his ways. Everything he does is right, good, and true. There is nothing that he has promised that he will not do. We learn to become like children again as we put our faith in God. As he faithfully meets us, our hearts learn to hope again. The one who said that he is coming back will not forget to return. Jesus is coming again, and we are closer to his return than we have ever been. May we join with the expectant ones as we say, Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

    Lord Jesus, restore my hope in deeper ways as I continue to trust you. You are faithful, and no one can stop what you have set into motion Come quickly and make things right in you. You are my hope, and my future is in you. Come, Lord Jesus.

    JANUARY 7

    Honor in Service

    Who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

    LUKE 22:27 ESV

    The rich and powerful may have everything that money can buy, but there is something that wealth cannot obtain. True peace, true serenity, and true satisfaction are all found in the mercy of Christ Jesus. No one can buy their way into hope. Jesus is the greatest man who ever lived, and he did not reside in a palace with servants to wait on him.

    Jesus displayed the power of the Father’s love in the sacrificial service of his life and ministry. He did not demand a place of honor anywhere. He was humble. He had dinner with outcasts, and he washed the dirty feet of his friends. Does this sound like the God of the universe, the same King of kings who dwells in the everlasting throne room? How could we but love him when we realize that Jesus is worthy of every resource, every heart, and every nation? Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost. Jesus, who rubbed shoulders with stinky fishermen. Jesus, who knows us and loves us as we are. May we follow his lead and seek to serve rather than to be served.

    Beautiful Jesus, I will never grow tired of knowing your love. You are indescribably good and merciful. I will follow your example today, and I will look for ways to serve those I might otherwise overlook. No one is unseen by you.

    JANUARY 8

    Perfect Ways

    This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

    2 SAMUEL 22:31 ESV

    When troubles come, do we blame God? Do we wonder how he could send us into the lion’s den? God does not send us to our doom. There is so much at work in this world, full of free will and fallen nature, more than we can fully recognize. Even when we find ourselves in fiery furnaces, Jesus is with us.

    He is a shield for those who take shelter in his embrace. Even when our bodies are battered and bruised, our souls can know the fullness of God’s overwhelming love within us. He speaks peace over us, and our hearts find rest. God’s ways are perfect; never forget it! When we are confused, let us also remember that there are other systems at work. Eyes of faith look to Jesus, no matter what. Let us press into the wisdom of his Word and ways, trusting that he will always be faithful to what he has promised to do.

    Perfect One, I trust you more than my own meager understanding of the world and its ways. I rely on you to lead me in love, to protect me when troubles come, and to never, ever leave me. You will always come through.

    JANUARY 9

    Stay Humble

    Whoever makes himself great will be made humble. Whoever makes himself humble will be made great.

    MATTHEW 23:12 NCV

    Have you ever been around someone who is so focused on building their reputation and achieving success that they step on everyone else in the process? This kind of competitive self-promotion may go far, but it does nothing for their soul or true satisfaction. They may find success and power in the realm of this world, but it will not last.

    Instead of feeling the pressure to push our lives to the brink of possibility, why don’t we rest in the faithfulness of God to promote us in his timing? There is no reason to rush ahead or to try to find a shortcut to our dreams. In the process of becoming, we are refined in his love and learn to patiently trust that God will do what we never could on our own! Let’s remain humble and continue to do what is ours to do, right here and now. Jesus is our great reward. Knowing him will lead us into deeper satisfaction than we could ever find in money, fame, or status.

    Humble Jesus, I want to follow your lead in my life. You laid down your glory to become a man and experience the weakness of humanity. I will not look for a better example, for you are full of perfect love.

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