The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.
MAX LUCADOThe difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.
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 LUCADOWhen you’re full of yourself, God can’t fill you. But when you empty yourself, God has a useful vessel.
MAX LUCADOGod has enough grace to solve every dilemma you face, wipe every tear you cry, and answer every question you ask.
MAX LUCADOGod sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors and blemishes. But He also sees our value.
MAX LUCADOGod is always near us. Always for us. Always in us.
MAX LUCADODon’t be defined by your failures, be refined by them.
MAX LUCADODon’t measure the size of the mountain; talk to the One who can move it.
MAX LUCADOWhen grace moves in guilt moves out.
MAX LUCADOYou are never more like Jesus than when you pray for others. Pray for this hurting world.
MAX LUCADOJesus 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 LUCADOIf there are a thousand steps between us and God, He will take all but one. He will leave the final one for us. The choice is ours.
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 LUCADOWith God, every day matters, every person counts. And that includes you.
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 LUCADOMeet your fears with faith.
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