GOD IS FOR YOU

Saturday, March 20, 2010

God is for you. Turn to the sidelines; that's God cheering your run. Look past the finish line; that's God applauding your steps. Listen for him in the bleachers, shouting your name. Too tired to continue? He'll carry you. Too discouraged to fight? He's picking you up. God is for you.


God is for you. Had he a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If he drove a car, your name would be on his bumper. If there's a tree in heaven, he's carved your name in the bark. We know he has a tattoo, and we know what it says. "I have written your name on my hand," he declares (Isa. 49:16).


God is with you. Knowing that, who is against you? Can death harm you now? Can disease rob your life? Can your purpose be taken or your value diminished? No. Though hell itself may set itself against you, no one can defeat you. You are protected. God is with you.

(These words were taken from Max Lucado's excellent book, In The Grip Of Grace.)

24 comments:

Gayle said...

Ah. Unconditional love. Nothing like it. Great reminders, Clif.

Heart2Heart said...

Clif,

If only as parents, would we use those same guidelines to make an impact in our kids lives that they would see us the very same way.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Loren said...

Amen Clif!! What encouraging and peace filled words!!
Thank you for this wonderful post!

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

I love this, Clif. God has our back; He wants us to succeed.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

As always, I am blessed by your post! I really enjoy Max Lucado's writings. Thank you for sharing.

Blessings,
Sandi

Joan Hall said...

Wonderful Clif - thanks for sharing this today.

Blessings,
Joan

RCUBEs said...

The words are so comforting! The picture made it more vivid of how true and faithful He is with His promises. Of being there for us at all times. Thank you. Blessings.

Lisa said...

Beautiful post Clif!

Ginger said...

This is very comforting!
Thank-you and hugs,
Ginger

Debbie said...

I can't tell you how much this blessed me tonight. So much so I am going to go and get me that book. = ) Have a wonderful Sunday and week. Blessings, Debbie

Whidbey Woman said...

Oh, I loved this. I am going to copy, paste it and print it out to share with my husband. I love the imagery that Max Lucado presents.
Ron and I were just talking about bleachers. How fun to think about God sitting there, cheering us on!
Thank you for sharing these encouraging and empowering words.

Karen said...

I am smiling! Thanks for the encouraging words this morning. Have a blessed Sunday.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

love this Cliff.....I feel that...I feel His love and am so grateful for that. Have a great week. Sarah

SmilingSally said...

It always stops me cold to realize again and again that He loves ME!

Annesphamily said...

I needed to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings to you & Charlotte

Julie said...

Great post. Love Max Lucado works.
God is for us. He is on our side. In the biggest picture, who can harm us? Comfort as I think of my Marine. Thanks.

Renee said...

My mind was starting to fill with anxiety and I decided to read a few SS posts....yours was the first one. It filled me with peace and pushed the fears out. God is for me. Amen! God is for US! I am humbled by the deep love and grace he has for me(us). God bless.

Peggy said...

Blessings Clif...and I'm so thankful to read these words you share from Max Lucado...there is no better encouragement than to know God is with you! Great choice! AMEN! and what a blessing! Thanks!

michelle said...

awesome and so encouraging! thanks!

bp said...

It makes me smile to think of God there cheering me on being a cheerleader for me.

Thanks for your comment also and sharing your wisdom regarding politics.

From the Old InkWell said...

Such encouraging words! I love Max Lucado!

Rhodema said...

Thank you for Max Lucado's words today. I never tire of his message.

Have a blessed Easter season.

Your bookshelf, deep thoughts and love for God remind me of Father Tim in the Mitford series by Jan Karon. And that is a good thing!!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

Beautiful and encouraging words. Thank you for sharing them. I needed to hear them and be reminded.

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