Max Lucado

God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same

The greater your cares, the more genuine your prayers

Let your failures refine you, not define you.

If God were only mighty, we would Salute Him. But since he is Merciful and Mighty, we can approach Him.

Don't be defined by your failures, be refined by them.

When God gives an assignment, he also gives the skill. Study your skills, then, to reveal your assignment.

Da Vinci painted one Mona Lisa. Beethoven composed one Fifth Symphony. And God made one version of you.

God would prefer we have an occasional limp than a perpetual strut.

God's highest desire is not to make us rich, successful or popular. His goal is to make us His

Prayer is the hand of faith on the door knob of your heart, inviting Jesus to enter.

There is nothing on earth that can satisfy our deepest longing. We long to see God. The leaves of life are rustling with the rumor that we will - and we won't be satisfied until we do.

You are saved, not because of what you do, but because of what Christ did. And you are special, not because of what you do, but because of whose you are. And you are his. And because we are his, let's forget the shortcuts and stay on the main road. He knows the way. He drew the map. He knows the way home.

If you have a pulse, you're going to have pain.

Christ became one of us to redeem all of us.

Love the one who wears your ring. And cherish the children who share your name. Succeed at home first.

Children spell love with four letters: T-I-M-E..

Your home is your giant-size privilege, your towering priority.

You can climb too high for your own good. Linger too long at high altitudes and your hearing dulls and your eyesight dims.

God's present is his presence. His greatest gift is himself.

God comes on his own terms. He comes when commands are revered, hearts are clean, and confession is made.

Are you weary? Catch your breath. Are you strong? Reserve passing judgment on the tired.

It's okay to rest. Jesus fights when you cannot.

Be quick to pray. Stop talking to yourself. Talk to Christ.

How we handle our tough times stays with us for a long time.

Hiding out with the enemy brings only temporary relief.

Humility has such power. Apologies can disarm arguments. Contrition can defuse rage. Olive branches do more good than battle axes ever will.

You long for one true friend? You have one. And because you do, you have a choice. You can... ponder the malice of your monster or the kindness of your Christ.

Forgiveness is choosing to see your offender with different eyes.

See your enemies, not as God's failures, but as God's projects.

You'll never know Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have. Are you in the wilderness? Find refuge in God's presence. Find comfort in his people.