Cure for the Common Life, by Max Lucado

Cure for the Common Life by Max Lucado

Cure for the Common Life, by Max Lucado, is a blessing to the believer who is seeking God’s purpose for their life.  It is hope for the person who feels less than special, unnecessary, and unneeded.   It is encouragement for the soul who has become weary in their Christian walk.  Max’s view is that everyone has unique, special abilities and desires, and a ‘sweet spot’ for using them.  He says that fulfillment in life comes from walking with Jesus and using our gifts, talents, and resources in a way that is exciting, invigorating, and most importantly, reflects God to those around us.  Max walks us through the process of figuring out what our ‘sweet spot’ is, and how we can get to that place.  He helps us overcome our aimlessness, live a life of purpose, and share the Gospel through our everyday living.  Max’s writing is encouraging, uplifting, and filled to the brim with hope.

Cure for the Common Life encouraged and inspired me when I felt like everything was “meaningless, a chasing after the wind” (Ecclesiastes 2:17b)  The humdrum of work life had me down, and Max reminded me that I’m here for a purpose – God’s purpose, and I can reflect Him no matter what I’m doing.  If you’re a believer searching for your place in life, wondering what God’s purpose is for you, then you need to read Cure for the Common Life.  You’ll come away refreshed, encouraged, and inspired by Max’s warm, love-filled writing.

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