Elya Sabitova
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(1946–2023) was a globally renowned American Christian author, best known for her 365-day devotional, Jesus Calling . Writing from the perspective of Jesus speaking directly to the reader, her work focused on finding peace and personal connection through contemplative prayer and Scripture. Key Life & Career Facts
After a spiritual conversion at L'Abri in Switzerland, she became a counselor and served as a missionary in Japan and Australia alongside her husband, Stephen Young.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she earned a degree in philosophy from Wellesley College and later master’s degrees in child development and counseling.
