The publisher describes the book in this way: “After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior’s voice and begin listening for what He was saying. So with pen in hand, she embarked on a journey that forever changed her—and many others around the world.

There is no way to avoid her claim that she is communicating divine revelation, a claim that raises a host of questions and concerns, not the least of which is the doctrine of Scripture alone which assures us that the Bible and the Bible alone is sufficient to guide us in all matters of faith and practice. iOS and Android apps have very different internal structures, so an iOS app cannot operate on an Android device and vice versa. The book offers readers a 365-day personal spiritual journey intended to help the reader experience a deeper relationship with Jesus.In 1991, Sarah and Stephen moved to Melbourne, Australia, and began a Japanese language church in cooperation with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. The publishing team at Thomas Nelson celebrates the tremendous impact of her message, which will continue to encourage generations of readers to approach God confidently and joyfully.

Young does not only endorse her practice of listening, but goes so far as to elevate it as the chief spiritual discipline. Moving forward, legacy users wishing to access additional Sarah Young titles inside the app will need a subscription to unlock the additional content and features.

Even the December readings focus on a general presence of Jesus in our hearts and daily lives, without anchoring it in Jesus’s person and work in history. Far and away the most troubling aspect of the book is its very premise—that Sarah Young hears from Jesus and then dutifully brings his messages to her readers. When the path before you is dotted with difficulties, beware of measuring your strength against those challenges. Michael Horton says, “In terms of content, the message is reducible to one point: Trust me more in daily dependence and you’ll enjoy my presence. Her books have met people in their darkest hours, taught children about Jesus, and changed lives for eternity.