God Will Carry You Through notes by Max Lucado

This is a Hallmark version of his other book. It has a lot of the same stories but there are some extra things I'm finding along the way.

From "Cindy's Story":

See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. (Isaiah 49:16)

Those who hope in me will not be disappointed. (Isaiah 49:23)

definition of faith:  confident obedience to God's Word despite the situation or consequences

C.S. Lewis quote (love him!):  "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience but shouts to us in our pain."

You will never go where God is not.

Bears repeating:  Don't equate the presence of God with a good mood or a pleasant temperament. God is near whether you are happy or not.
 
From "Dina's Story"

"But I have come to understand that (Hayden) belonged to God, not to me. And I believe that we have to trust that God does what is best for us. And also I see the God answered my prayer for (Hayden)'s healing by restoring his (little) body in heaven, which is a far better place than anywhere on this earth."

My favorite verse:  Those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

Romans 8:18:  Whatever we may have to go through now is less than nothing compared to the magnificent future God has planned for us.

The story of the lady who "drew the line in the sand" is from this book

(Personal note: I think my line in the sand was that, despite all of the hardships in my life, that I wouldn't lose any of my children)

Have to give our whole lives to the Lord

God permits calamity in the world

God at times permits tragedies. But he doesn't allow evil to triumph. God promises to render beauty out of all things.

LOVE WON

Deep qualities of God:
1.  God is still sovereign. He still knows my name. (Daniel 12:1)
2.  Angels still respond to his call. (Psalm 91:11)
3.  The hearts of rulers still bend at his bidding. (Psalm 138:4)
4.  The death of Jesus still saves souls. (2 Corinthians 3:5-6)
5.  The Spirit of God still indwells saints. (Acts 2:38)
6.  Heaven is still only heartbeats away. (Matthew 4:17)
7.  The grave is still temporary housing. (John 5:28-29)
8.  God is still faithful. He is not caught off guard. (1 Corinthians 1:8-9)
9.  He uses everything for his glory and my ultimate good. (Romans 8:28)
10. He uses tragedy to accomplish his will, and his will is right, holy, and perfect. (2 Corinthians
      4:8-10)
11. Sorrow may come with the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
12. God bears fruit in the midst of affliction. (2 Corinthians 1:5-7)