UpWords · 08/19/2013

A good lesson for us all. Whenever you get discouraged and are tempted to quit remember to "never give up"!  

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9 ESV)

Fred

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Date: August 19, 2013, 11:32:11 AM EDT
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MaxLucado.com Weekday Email Stay in the Race  Today's MP3 Don't give up! In 1952 Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the ocean waters between Catalina Island and the California shore—through foggy weather and choppy seas.  After 15 hours her muscles began to cramp and her resolve weakened. She begged to be taken out of the water, but her mother riding in a boat alongside, urged her not to give up. She kept trying but grew exhausted.  Aids lifted her out of the water. As they paddled a few more minutes, the mist broke. She discovered shore was less than a half mile away. She said, "All I could see was the fog.  I think if I could've seen the shore, I would've made it!" Friend, don' t give up! The finish may be only strokes away. God may at this moment be lifting His hand to signal Gabriel to grab the trumpet. The shore may be closer than you think. Stay at it.  Stay in the race.  And don't give up! from Facing Your Giants    08.19.13.mp3 UpWords Partners help make these emails & more available for free at MaxLucado.com. Spread hope worldwide · Free Max Lucado sermons · more Partner with Us UpWords · 12175 Network · San Antonio, TX 78249  unsubscribe | update subscription preferences

Let God be your refuge

What do you rely on for your source of security and self worth? Good words of wisdom from Max Lucado.

Fred

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Date: August 9, 2013, 7:07:20 AM EDT
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MaxLucado.com Weekday Email God, Your Refuge  Today's MP3 He has a price on his head.  No place to lay his head. But somehow he keeps his head.  He turns his focus to God and finds refuge! Refuge is a favorite word of David's in the Psalms. But never did David use the word more poignantly than in Psalm 57—a song of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. On his face, lost in shadows and thought, nowhere to turn. But then he remembers he is not alone.  And from the recesses of the cave his voice floats: "Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me. For my soul rests in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge." Make God your refuge. Not your job, your spouse, your reputation, or your retirement account. Make God your refuge! Let Him encircle you. Let Him be the foundation upon which you stand! And that foundation will support you right into eternity. from Facing Your Giants    08.09.13.mp3 UpWords Partners help make these emails & more available for free at MaxLucado.com. Spread hope worldwide · 10% store discount · Free Max Lucado sermons · more Partner with Us UpWords · 12175 Network · San Antonio, TX 78249  unsubscribe | update subscription preferences