God is kind, but he is not soft. He takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life change.
Max LucadoWhen God looks at you, he doesnโt see you; he sees the One who surrounds you. That means that failure is not a concern for you. Your victory is secure.
Max LucadoSomewhere, sometime, somehow you got tangled up in garbage, and you've been avoiding God. You've allowed a veil of guilt to come between you and your Father. You wonder if you could ever feel close to God again. The message of the torn flesh is you can. God welcomes you. God is not avoiding you. God is not resisting you. The curtain is down, the door is open, and God invites you in
Max Lucado