God's Inspirational Promises
By Max Lucado
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Wherever you are in life, wherever you are in the world, God’s promises remind you that He is always near.
God wants us to know He is in the midst of wherever we are, whatever we’re doing. And He does this by speaking directly to us through His Word. The Bible was written to each of our needs, our hopes, and our dreams.
With over 1.2 million copies sold, God’s Inspirational Promises is a classic seller now with a brand-new, updated look. The compilation of verses speak specifically to topics we all relate to: living in a lost world, strong personal relationships, wisdom, guidance, worry, grace, and many more. Heartwarming writings from Max’s bestselling works accompany each selection of Scripture.
Max Lucado
Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as the teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry and society at large. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 150 million products in print. Visit his website at MaxLucado.com Facebook.com/MaxLucado Instagram.com/MaxLucado Twitter.com/MaxLucado Youtube.com/MaxLucadoOfficial The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast
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God's Inspirational Promises - Max Lucado
CONTENTS
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES TO GIVE INSIGHT
Courage
Faith
Contentment
Love
Hope
Truth
Strength
Patience
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES ABOUT GOD
God’s Love
God’s Mercy
God’s Faithfulness
God’s Forgiveness
God’s Comfort
God’s Blessings
God’s Guidance
God’s Grace
God’s Power
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES ABOUT CHRISTIAN LIVING
Serving God
Praising God
Giving to God
Reading God’s Word
Obeying God
Praying to God
Loving God
Trusting God
Worshiping God
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES OF GUIDANCE
When You Are Tempted
When You Feel Guilty
When You Worry
When You Suffer
When You Have Doubts
When You Are Angry
When You Are Discouraged
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES ABOUT PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Restoring Broken Relationships
Resolving Resentment
Praying for Others
Coping with Conflict
Being a Godly Parent
Valuing Others
Serving Others
Forgiving Others
Being Hospitable
Having Compassion
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES OF WISDOM
Developing a Sense of Self-Worth
Repenting of Wrong
Finding Rest
Setting Priorities
Correcting Mistakes
Facing Disappointment
Dealing with the Past
Accepting God’s Freedom
Making the Right Choices
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES ABOUT JESUS
Jesus, the Savior
Jesus, Our Lord
Jesus Is Risen
Jesus Cares for Us
Jesus, Our Hope
Jesus, Our Example
Jesus, the Good Shepherd
Jesus, Our Burden-Bearer
Jesus, Our Security
Jesus, Our Eternal King
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES WHEN YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS
Being Right Before God
Fearing Death
Feeling Overwhelmed by Problems
When God Seems Silent
Longing for Heaven
Struggling with Worldliness
Feeling Anxious About Growing Old
Striving for Power
Feeling Insecure About Yourself
Trying to Earn Salvation
God’s Purpose for Your Life
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES OF ASSURANCE
God Will Meet Your Needs
God Wants You to Belong to Him
God’s Love Is Constant
God Enables You to Live Victoriously
God Is in Control
God Exalts Humility
God Blesses Pursuit of Him
God Honors Integrity
INSPIRATIONAL TRUTHS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Sin
Salvation
Repentance
Eternal Life
Sanctification
Prayer
Living Like Christ
The Body of Christ
Discipleship
Heaven
Acknowledgments
Inspirational
Promises
to Give Insight
COURAGE
Could you use some courage? Are you backing down more than you are standing up? Jesus scattered the butterflies out of the stomachs of his nervous disciples.
We need to remember that the disciples were common men given a compelling task. Before they were the stained-glassed saints in the windows of cathedrals, they were somebody’s next-door neighbors trying to make a living and raise a family. They weren’t cut from theological cloth or raised on supernatural milk. But they were an ounce more devoted than they were afraid and, as a result, did some extraordinary things.
Earthly fears are no fears at all. Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective.
The Applause of Heaven
Let your words of hope and the promise of a glorious future in your kingdom give me hope and courage for today, Father. You are with me now as you will be throughout all eternity.
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES
Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you. I have called you by name, and you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you. This is because I, the LORD, am your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
Isaiah 43:1–3
Don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you. . . . I am the LORD your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:10, 13
How great is your goodness that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you have given to those who trust you. You do this for all to see. You protect them by your presence from what people plan against them. You shelter them from evil words.
Psalm 31:19–20
FAITH
Faith is the belief that God is real and that God is good. . . . It is a choice to believe that the one who made it all hasn’t left it all and that he still sends light into the shadows and responds to gestures of faith.
Faith is the belief that God will do what is right.
God says that the more hopeless your circumstances, the more likely your salvation. The greater your cares, the more genuine your prayers. The darker the room, the greater the need for light.
God’s help is near and always available, but it is only given to those who seek it.
He Still Moves Stones
Father, we long to submit ourselves to you so that we will know the holy freedom only you can give. Thank you for giving us hope and strength even when our faith is small.
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES
Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it. . . . It is by faith we understand that the whole world was made by God’s command so what we see was made by something that cannot be seen. . . . Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him.
Hebrews 11:1, 3, 6
The Good News shows how God makes people right with himself—that it begins and ends with faith. As the Scripture says, But those who are right with God will live by trusting in him.
Romans 1:17
We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are not destroyed. . . . So we do not give up. Our physical body is becoming older and weaker, but our spirit inside us is made new every day. We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles. We set our eyes not on what we see but on what we cannot see.
2 Corinthians 4:8–9, 16–18
CONTENTMENT
Satisfied? That is one thing we are not. We are not satisfied.
We take a vacation of a lifetime. . . . We satiate ourselves with sun, fun, and good food. But we are not even on the way home before we dread the end of the trip and begin planning another.
We are not satisfied.
As a child we say, If only I were a teenager.
As a teen we say, If only I were an adult.
As an adult, If only I were married.
As a spouse, If only I had kids.
We are not satisfied. Contentment is a difficult virtue. Why?
Because there is nothing on earth that can satisfy our deepest longing. We long to see God. The leaves of life are rustling with the rumor that we will—and we won’t be satisfied until we do.
When God Whispers Your Name
Father, keep us from being so blinded by possessions we cannot keep that we fail to see the eternal treasure we cannot lose.
INSPIRATIONAL PROMISES
Serving God does make us very rich, if we are satisfied with what we have. We brought nothing into the world, so we can take nothing out. But, if we have food and clothes, we will be satisfied with that. Those who want to become rich bring temptation to themselves and are caught in a trap. They want many foolish and harmful things that ruin and destroy people. The love of money causes all kinds of evil. Some people have left the faith, because they wanted to get more money, but they have caused themselves much sorrow.
1 Timothy 6:6–10
Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. . . . I have learned to be satisfied with the things I have and with everything that happens. I know how to live when I am poor, and I know how to live when I have