A word-of-mouth best-selling devotional is being re-purposed for a new, younger audience.

Missionary Sarah Young has written a children's edition of her best-selling Thomas Nelson devotional Jesus Calling. The publisher releases Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids next month.

"More than anything, we hear that Jesus Calling touches people's hearts by taking scripture and sharing it in language that helps people experience Jesus' presence," Young said. "Children desire that same relational experience with the Lord and that is what I hope we've provided in this 365-day devotional."

First published in 2004, Jesus Calling has been a constant fixture on the best-sellers lists with little promotion. "I was hoping Jesus Calling would sell steadily for a long time, but I wasn't expecting it to become a best-seller," said Young. "I'm thankful and amazed."

A church planter in Australia, Young previously served in Japan with her husband. Jesus Calling grew out of personal writings that she first began sharing with friends more than 10 years ago.

In 2001, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease and primary hyperparathyroidism. "I'm convinced that the prayers of God's people have kept me going-and kept me writing," she said. "I am doing a little writing these days, but I cannot commit myself to a (new) writing project until my health improves."

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