What causes us to think of prayer as the last option rather than the first? I can think of two reasons: feelings of independence and feelings of insignificance.
MAX LUCADOStay strong! Your test will become your test-imony, your mess will become your mess-age.
More Max Lucado Quotes
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Gratitude lifts our eyes off the things we lack so we might see the blessings we possess.
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If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
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A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.
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When grace moves in guilt moves out.
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First, 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.
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God has enough grace to solve every dilemma you face, wipe every tear you cry, and answer every question you ask.
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Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t heaven, so don’t expect it to be.
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I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness, I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.
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The lack of God-centeredness leads to self-centeredness.
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Focus on giants – you stumble. Focus on God – Giants tumble.
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Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day.
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You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done – but simply because you are.
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Prayer pushes us through life’s slumps, propels us over the humps and pulls us out of the dumps. Prayer is the oomph we need to get the answers we seek.
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Engage with the Bible. Meditate on it day and night. Think and rethink about God’s Word. Let it be your guide. Make it your go-to book for questions. Let it be the ultimate authority in your life.
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