This is from a recent Max Lucado writing into my inbox. It talks about not being out of God's reach. It made me think of a couple of guys in my world who have troubles of their own making. They weigh on my heart and mind.

Maybe you have someone, or several someone's, who God brings to your mind as you read today's 'korner'. They may not have done anything which affects you directly, but still not good.

NOT OUT OF GOD'S REACH

"Some years ago a Rottweiler attacked our golden retriever puppy at a kennel. The animal climbed out of its run and into Molly’s and nearly killed her. I wrote a letter to the dog’s owner, urging him to put the dog to sleep. But when I showed the letter to the kennel owner, she begged me to reconsider. 'What the dog did was horrible, but I’m still training him. I’m not finished with him yet.'

"God would say the same about the Rottweiler who attacked you. 'What he did was unacceptable, inexcusable, but I’m not finished yet.' Your enemies still figure into God’s plan. Their pulse is proof. God hasn’t given up on them. They may be out of his will, but not out of his reach. And you honor God when you see them not as his failures, but as his projects."

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