MAXimum WISDOM

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Today…

·       Major in the grace of God.

·       Focus on the cross of Christ.

·       Grow fluent in the language of redemption.

·       Linger long at the foot of the cross.

·       Immerse yourself in the curriculum of grace.

Today is author and Pastor Max Lucado’s birthday.  And that little quote is from a writing called, “30 Days of Thoughts (From Great Every Day)”

Go back and look at it again.

Now apply it!

Today, MAJOR in the grace of GOD!

Remember this: sin will not conquer you, for God already has! You are not governed by law but governed by the reign of the grace of God. Romans 6:14 (TPT)

Focus on the CROSS! Why? Because…

all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe—people and things, animals and atoms—get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of his death, his blood that poured down from the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 (MSG)

That is why!

Grow fluent in the language of REDEMPTION.

For we must never forget that he rescued us from the power of darkness and re-established us in the kingdom of his beloved Son, that is, in the kingdom of light. For it is by his Son alone that we have been redeemed and have had our sins forgiven. – Colossians 1:14 (PH)

Linger LONG at the FOOT of the CROSS.

Moen said it eloquently when he penned…” Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty

And wear forgiveness like a crown

Coming to kiss the feet of mercy

I lay every burden down at the foot of the cross”

And lastly, IMMERSE yourself in the curriculum of GRACE!

Why?

(His) grace is always more than enough for you…2 Corinthians 12:9 (TPT)

There you go!

Some practical and most certainly helpful guidance for today!

Happy Birthday Max and thanks!

I love you all!

Have a BLESSED WEEKEND!!!

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