Uncommon Use

By Max Lucado

 “He gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6

Heaven may have a shrine to honor God’s uncommon use of the common.

It’s a place you won’t want to miss. Stroll through and see Rahab’s rope, Paul’s bucket, David’s sling, and Samson’s jawbone. Wrap your hand around the staff that split the sea and smote the rock. Sniff the ointment that soothed Jesus’ skin and lifted his heart . . .

I don’t know if these items will be there. But I am sure of one thing—the people who used them will.

“He gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6

Family and Relationships


I learned about the strength you can get from a close family life. I learned to keep going, even in bad times. I learned not to despair, even when my world was falling apart. I learned that there are no free lunches. And I learned the value of hard work. - Lee Iacocca

Spiritual Awareness

God exists in eternity. The only point where eternity meets time is in the present. The present is the only time there is. - Marianne Williamson  

We Row

“He went into the hills to pray.” Mark 6:46

What does Jesus do while we are in the storm? You’ll love this. He prays for us. . So where does that leave us? While Jesus is praying and we are in the storm, what are we to do? Simple. We do what the disciples did. We row . . .

Much of life is spent rowing . . . Getting out of bed. Fixing lunches . . . More struggle than strut.

Prayer

Look up when the day is dawning

    Right into His loving face,

And ask for the day before you

    His all-sufficient grace.

Look up when the noon is glowing

    With sunshine warm and bright,

And pray that with joy and gladness

    Through you may shine His light.

Look up when the day is closing,

    And darkness gathers apace,

And pray that with unveiled vision

    You may behold His face.