Max Lucado · 233 pages
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“It is foolish to harbor a grudge” (Eccles. 7:9 TEV). An eye for an eye becomes a neck for a neck and a job for a job and a reputation for a reputation. When does it stop? It stops when one person imitates David’s God-dominated mind.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“First thought of the morning, last worry of the night—your Goliath dominates your day and infiltrates your joy.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“That God saw him as such gives hope to us all.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“Vea a sus enemigos no como fallas de Dios, sino como proyectos de Él.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“B. How is Jesus able to understand our weaknesses? C. How is our great high priest different from us? 2. Read 1 John 4:9–11. A. How did God show his love for us? What was the purpose of this action (v. 9)? B. Why did Jesus come into this world, according to verse 10? C. What conclusion does John reach, based on what he has said in verses 9–10? 3. Read Hebrews 2:11–18. A. According to verse 11, what does Jesus call those he saves? Why does he call them this? B. What was the purpose for Jesus becoming human, according to verses 14–15? C. Why can Jesus fully understand any problem or challenge you face, according to verses 17–18? How does this make him the perfect helper for you? Battle Lines Spend some time thanking God for claiming you, saving you, and using you. Ask him to use you to bring others to him, and then look for ways to bless others as God has blessed you. Review the five stones with which you’ve been equipped to face your giants.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“Grief takes time. Give yourself some. “Sages invest themselves in hurt and grieving” (Eccles. 7:4 MSG ). Lament may be a foreign verb in our world but not in Scripture’s. Seventy percent of the psalms are poems of sorrow. Why, the Old Testament includes a book of lamentations. The son of David wrote, “Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us” (Eccles. 7:3 NLT ). We spelunk life’s deepest issues in the cave of sorrow. Why am I here? Where am I headed? We spelunk life’s deepest issues in the cave of sorrow. Why am I here? Where am I headed? Cemetery strolls stir hard yet vital questions. David indulged the full force of his remorse: “I am worn out from sobbing. Every night tears drench my bed; my pillow is wet from weeping” (Ps. 6:6 NLT ). And then later: “I am dying from grief; my years are shortened by sadness. Misery has drained my strength; I am wasting away from within” (Ps. 31:10 NLT ).”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“It’s good to have you back, David. We missed you while you were away.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“2. David majors in God. He sees the giant, mind you; he just sees God more so.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“Las lágrimas son el material con el cual el paraíso entreteje su más brillante arco iris.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“Be fiercely loyal to one spouse. Fiercely loyal. Don’t even look twice at someone else. No flirting. No teasing. No loitering at her desk or lingering in his office.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
“Your enemies still figure into God’s plan. Their pulse is proof: God hasn’t given up on them. They may be out of God’s will, but not out of his reach. You honor God when you see them, not as his failures, but as his projects.”
― Max Lucado, quote from Facing Your Giants: God Still Does the Impossible
Max Lucado
Born place: San Angelo, Texas, The United States
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