Max Lucado: Quotes about God (page 2)

“When he says we’re forgiven, let’s unload the guilt. When he says we’re valuable, let’s believe him…. When he says we’re provided for, let’s stop worrying. God’s efforts are strongest when our efforts are useless”

“God wants us to know we are saved, for saved people are dangerous people, willing to face off with the world, unafraid of the consequences since they know that, whatever happens, they will have eternal life.”

“The wizard [of Oz] says look inside yourself and find self. God says look inside yourself and find [the Holy Spirit]. The first will get you to Kansas.
The latter will get you to heaven.
Take your pick.”

“God leads us. God will do the right thing at the right time. And what a difference that makes.”

“God sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors and blemishes. But He also sees our value.”

“Da Vinci painted one Mona Lisa. Beethoven composed one Fifth Symphony. And God made one version of you.”

“When God gives an assignment, he also gives the skill. Study your skills, then, to reveal your assignment.”

“You have a God who loves you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you.”

“You cannot be anything you want to be. But you can be everything God wants you to be.”

“It is impossible to talk with you. You always draw conclusions. No one knows. Say only this. Your sons had to go to war, and mine did not. No one knows if it is a blessing or a curse. No one is wise enough to know. Only God knows.”

“You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner, and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need.”