Max Lucado Quotes

Every day is a gift from God. Learn to focus on the Giver and enjoy the gift!

Jean was visited by one of her rare moments of happiness, one of those moments when the goodness of God was so real to her that it was like taste and scent; the rough strong taste of honey in the comb and the scent of water. Her thoughts of God had a homeliness that at times seemed shocking, in spite of their power, which could rescue her from terror or evil with an ease that astonished her.

God is no further from you on your worst day than He is on your best day. Just open your heart to receive Him and His love.

If we don't take inventory every once in a while and give thanks to God for the great things He has done for us, we get totally out of perspective.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your peace that rules my heart. I choose Your peace today and thank You for guiding my every step. I choose to be thankful today and bless You for Your faithfulness. In Jesus Name. Amen.

No one can pray and worry at the same time. When we worry, we aren't praying. When we pray, we aren't worrying.

Do you believe that God is near? He wants you to. He wants you to know that He is in the midst of your world. Wherever you are as you read these words, He is present.

Don't ever hesitate to take to [God] whatever is on your heart. He already knows it anyway, but He doesn't want you to bear its pain or celebrate its joy alone.

You know people just assume, 'Well, all my life I'll be a worrier.' That doesn't have to be true. There's a way to drink from God's presence so much that worry begins to dissipate.

My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.

I try to look on all the great things God's done, and not focus on the negative. It's a perspective.

The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.

I will thank God for the day and the moment I have.

I believe that a trusting attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand. You see, when you let go and learn to trust God, it releases joy in your life. And when you trust God, you're able to be more patient. Patience is not just about waiting for something... it's about how you wait, or your attitude while waiting.

Humor is a part of spirituality.

As you keep your mind and heart focused in the right direction, approaching each day with faith and gratitude, I believe you will be empowered to live life to the fullest and enjoy the abundant life He has promised you!

My dream is to live a good life and be loving, be close to God and be a good human being and bring peace to people.

I just find myself happy with the simple things. Appreciating the blessings God gave me.

Surrender to life itself and you'll just be rewarded with so many things. And I've been rewarded so many times, in so many mysterious ways. So I have no reason to be disappointed with anything.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be.

I truly believe that God has given us few brain cells, and you have to direct them to the right things that make you happy.

I think when you have an optimistic attitude, and you believe that God is guiding you, that you will find the good things in your life and that you will lead to good relationships and good people in your life. And you can make the most of what he's given you.

I tend to say faith is believing in life, and as I love life, I try to do the best with it, make it as serene and joyous as possible.

I did my best, and God did the rest.

The best way to survive life is - never fret over what you don't get. There's a bigger plan for you.