Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t heaven, so don’t expect it to be.
MAX LUCADOLower your expectations of earth. This isn’t heaven, so don’t expect it to be.
MAX LUCADOFaith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.
MAX LUCADOHere’s what you need to keep in mind. You no longer have yesterday. You do not yet have tomorrow. You have only today. This is the day the Lord has made. Live in it.
MAX LUCADOGod is always near us. Always for us. Always in us.
MAX LUCADOThe difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.
MAX LUCADOGod answers the mess of life with one word: Grace.
MAX LUCADOOur Savior kneels down and gazes upon the darkest acts of our lives. But rather than recoil in horror, he reaches out in kindness and says, “I can clean that if you want.” And from the basin of his grace, he scoops a palm full of mercy and washes away our sin.
MAX LUCADOBe patient. God is using today’s difficulties to strengthen you for tomorrow. He is equipping you. The God who makes things grow will help you bear fruit.
MAX LUCADOFirst, God does not send people to hell. He simply honors their choice. Hell is the ultimate expression of God’s high regard for the dignity of man. He has never forced us to choose Him, even when that means we would choose Hell.
MAX LUCADOAs we meditate on Christ’s life, we find strength for our own.
MAX LUCADOWorry is irrelevant. It alters nothing. When was the last time you solved a problem by worrying about it?
MAX LUCADOIf you knew Jesus was coming tomorrow, what would you do today? Then do it!
MAX LUCADOA season of suffering is a small assignment when compared to the reward. Rather than begrudge your problem, explore it. Ponder it. And most of all, use it. Use it to the glory of God.
MAX LUCADOThe next time you’re disappointed, don’t panic. Don’t give up. Just be patient and let God remind you He’s still in control.
MAX LUCADOStay strong! Your test will become your test-imony, your mess will become your mess-age.
MAX LUCADOLove, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek his grace. And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest.
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