Quotes from Max Lucado
He wants to hear from us, even when our words are little more than angry arrows. Talking about it is the first step to healing.
- Max Lucado
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. (Isa. 43:2)1
- Max Lucado
People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be—not what you nag them to be."6 A little boy said these words to his father: "Dad, let's play darts.
- Max Lucado
We can't take control, because control is not ours to take.
- Max Lucado
Before presenting the grace of God,we must understand the wrath of God.
- Max Lucado
God calmed the fears of Isaiah, not by removing the problem, but by revealing his divine power and presence.
- Max Lucado
So you've made your Christmas list? Checked it twice? Before we get too carried away dreaming about the CD or Xbox game we've just got to have, let's be thankful for the One gift we already have—the best gift of all.
- Max Lucado
Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins. Fear sees a threat. Anxiety imagines one.
- Max Lucado
Harm to our necks, jaws, backs, and bowels. Anxiety can twist us into emotional pretzels. It can make our eyes twitch, blood pressure rise, heads ache, and armpits sweat.
- Max Lucado
God doesn't get angry because he doesn't get his way. He gets angry because disobedience always results in self-destruction. What kind of father sits by and watches his child hurt himself?
- Max Lucado
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Prov. 4:23 NIV).
- Max Lucado
Trust God's hold on you more than your hold on God. His faithfulness does not depend on yours. His performance is not predicated on yours. His love is not contingent on your own. Your candle may flicker, but it will not expire.
- Max Lucado