Enjoy the Refreshing by Calling on the Lord — Part 1

Calling on the Lord brings the inner refreshment of His presence—like stepping into peace mid-chaos.

Devotional Credit: eManna
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Many believers have never tasted the simplicity and joy of enjoying the Lord—not merely knowing about Him, but delighting in His presence moment by moment. Today’s devotional from Witness Lee invites us into this refreshing reality: that we can experience peace, release, and joy simply by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus.

This isn’t about theological depth or spiritual achievements. It’s about the heart’s cry—“O Lord Jesus!”—and the immediate availability of His presence. Even in moments of tension, like when a wife feels angered in marriage or when frustrations weigh us down, the Lord is near. Not just near to rescue us, but near to refresh us. He waits to be enjoyed.

Calling on the Lord is not a ritual. It’s communion. And for those who fear losing their dignity by doing something so simple? The Word reminds us—He is rich to all who call upon Him. It’s far better to lose our pride than to miss the joy of His presence. Seasons of refreshing aren’t rare— they’re readily available to those who call.

✍🏼 Personalized Journal Entry – Voice of the Holy Spirit Through Scripture

Call to Me—not as a formula, but as your Friend. I am not far off, waiting for your performance. I am near, even in your sighs. Every whisper of My name invites My presence into your moment.

There is no bondage too subtle, no frustration too small. When you are angry, weary, or bound in thoughts you cannot untangle, just speak My name. Call, not to be heard, but to enjoy Me. I will be your refreshment. I will be your release.

I do not wait for your prayers to sound polished. I respond to your calling, because I am rich to you. Even if others around you don’t understand, even if you feel foolish in their eyes, I will honor the heart that delights in Me over its reputation.

A season of refreshing is not reserved for special occasions. It flows now, in the midst of your marriage, your work, your thoughts—wherever you call on Me. Lose your face, and gain Mine. You were never meant to live by your strength. You were meant to breathe My name and inhale My joy.

Scriptures referenced: Acts 3:20; Romans 10:12; Luke 13:10–17; Philippians 4:5; Psalm 145:18

🧺 Real-Life Analogy

It’s like standing under a hot shower after a long day—nothing has changed in the world outside, but everything in you begins to relax, to breathe, to reset. Calling on Jesus is that spiritual shower. Just stepping in—just calling—refreshes everything inside.

🙏🏼 Prayer of Confidence

Jesus, thank You that I can call on You anytime, anywhere—and You meet me with refreshment. I rejoice that I don’t have to figure out the moment or fix my emotions. I simply breathe Your name, and You are already present. Thank You that You delight to be near. I don’t need to perform for Your presence—I just get to enjoy You. I call on You now, not to receive something new, but to rest in the fullness already mine in You.

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