You’re never without hope, because you’re never without prayer.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

Rather than seeking total control, relinquish it. You can’t run the world, but you can entrust it to God. This is the message behind Paul’s admonition to “rejoice in the Lord.” Peace is within reach, not for lack of problems, but because of the presence of a sovereign Lord. Rather than rehearse the chaos of the world, rejoice in the Lord’s sovereignty, as Paul did. Sovereignty gives the saint the inside track to peace. Others see the problems of the world and wring their hands. We see the problems of the world and bend our knees.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

Jesus humbled himself. He went from commanding angels to sleeping in the straw. From holding stars to clutching Mary’s finger. The palm that held the universe took the nail of a soldier. Why? Because that’s what love does. It puts the beloved before itself.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

God never promises to remove us from our struggles. He does promise, however, to change the way we look at them.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t heaven, so don’t expect it to be.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

The greater your cares, the more genuine your prayers

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

Do you understand what God has done? He has deposited a Christ seed in you. As it grows you will change. It’s not that sin has no more presence in your life, but rather that sin has no more power over your life.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done – but simply because you are.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leave you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, “Do you like it? I did it just for you.”

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)

Blessed are those who know what on earth they are here on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.

Max Lucado (Author, 1955 – Present)