YouAreSpecialPicBook-hr-L   I’m a big Max Lucado fan. I’ve read most of his children’s books and am enjoying Cure For the Common Life right now.  I plan to finish that over Spring Break and will be sharing my review with you.  The next one on my list is this one mentioned by my pastor, Rick Grant, in his Encourager newsletter message this week. 

Rick’s words:

One of my favorite authors is Max Lucado. In his book, When God Whispers Your Name, he shares several maxims worth considering. Lucado tells the reader to keep the ones you like.  Forgive the one’s you don’t. Share them when you can.

* Pray all the time. If necessary, use words.
* “Sacrilege” is to feel guilt for sins forgiven.
* God forgets the past. Imitate Him.
* Greed I’ve often regretted. Generosity – never.
* Never miss a chance to read a child a story.
* Pursue forgiveness, not innocence.
* Be doubly kind to those who bring you food or park your car.
* Don’t ask God to do what you want. Ask God to do what is right.
* Nails didn’t hold God to the cross. Love did.
* We treat others as we perceive God is treating us.
* Sometimes the most godly thing we can do is take a day off.
* No one is useless to God. No one.
* Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
* Succeed in what matters.
* God doesn’t keep a clock.

Max Lucado summed it up this way: As soon as you can, pay your debts. As long as you can, give the benefit of the doubt. As much as you can, give thanks. And always remember, He’s already given you more than you deserve.

I just loved this!  I’m putting this list where I can read it every day.  My day will be better for it, I know.

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