God never said that the journey will be easy, but he did say that the arrival will be worthwhile

— Max Lucado

God rewards those who seek Him. Not those who seek doctrine of religion or systems or creeds. Many settle for these lesser passions, but the reward goes to those who settle for nothing less than Jesus himself. And what is the reward? What awaits those who seek Jesus? Nothing short of the heart of Jesus.

— Max Lucado

God sees us with the eyes of a Father. He sees our defects, errors, and blemishes. But He also sees our value. What did Jesus know that enabled Him to do what He did? Here’s part of the answer: He knew the value of people. He knew that each human being is a treasure. And because He did, people were not a source of stress, but a source of joy.

— Max Lucado

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 of they know that, whatever happens, they will have eternal life.

— Max Lucado

God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems.

— Max Lucado

Gratitude gets us through the hard stuff... Gratitude always leaves us looking at God and away from dread.

— Max Lucado

... he does pledge to reweave your pain for a higher purpose.

— Max Lucado

How can a person deal with anxiety? You might try what one fellow did. He worried so much that he decided to hire someone to do his worrying for him. He found a man who agreed to be his hired worrier for a salary of $200,000 per year. After the man accepted the job, his first question to his boss was, "Where are you going to get $200,000 per year?" To which the man responded, "That's your worry.

— Max Lucado

I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

— Max Lucado

I Choose Love... No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves. I Choose Joy... I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. Furthermore, I will refuse the temptation to be cynical. Furthermore, I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. Furthermore, I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. I Choose Peace... Furthermore, I will live forgiven. Furthermore, I will forgive so I may live. I Choose Patience... I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so, Rather complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage. I Choose Kindness... I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for that is how God has treated me. I Choose Goodness... I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. Furthermore, I will be overlooked before I will boast. Furthermore, I will confess before I accuse. Furthermore, I choose goodness. I Choose Faithfulness... Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My friends will not question my word. And my family will not question my love. I Choose Gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it only be in praise. If I clench my fist, may it only be in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself. I Choose Self-Control... I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal. Furthermore, I choose self-control. Furthermore, I will be drunk only by joy. Furthermore, I will be impassioned only by my faith. Furthermore, I will be influenced only by God. Furthermore, I will be taught only by Christ. Furthermore, I choose self-control. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace. And then when this day is done I will place my head on my pillow and rest.

— Max Lucado