Max Lucado – Travel Quote of the Week

Quick Summary 

In this article, you will learn about Max Lucado’s powerful message on seizing opportunities in life to avoid regret. The writer explains how Lucado’s own experience of losing his father inspired him to encourage others to prioritize meaningful actions like travel, apologies, and connecting with loved ones. You’ll also discover a simple way to make travel a clear goal by writing a personal declaration, helping you turn your intentions into reality.

Who Was Max Lucado? 

Max Lucado is an American writer, preacher, and speaker. He has written over 100 books on the philosophy of life—many of which have become best sellers.

Lucid was born into a working class family in Texas. He seldom traveled growing up, instead learning to appreciate the harsh west Texas landscape and time with family.

This changed when he moved to Brazil to become a missionary. While there, his father passed away, leaving him heartbroken.

The Power of Seizing Opportunities

This week’s quote—“Invest the time. Write the letter. Make the apology. Take the trip. Purchase the gift. Do it. The seized opportunity renders joy. The neglected brings regret”—stems from Lucado’s pain after losing his father, and the opportunity to speak with him again. He made it his goal to help others live their lives to the fullest, sans regrets.

I’m sure you’ve heard someone bemoan the fact that they didn’t travel when they were younger, or that they haven’t yet done many of the things on their bucket list. But these people often don’t realize that they’ve had plenty of opportunities to do these very things throughout their lives—they just haven’t recognized it.

Making Travel a Priority

When you make something such as travel a priority, it has a strange way of becoming real. Suddenly, you find simple ways to save money to travel and more time to fit trips into your schedule.

Give it a try yourself. Fill in the sentence below, post it somewhere you can see, and share it with a few friends. Be as specific as possible, as measurable goals are the most likely to be achieved.

I, [INSERT NAME], declare on [INSERT TODAY’S DATE] that I have made traveling to [INSERT LOCATION] by [INSERT AN END DATE] a top priority. I will not let myself nor others down. I will make this happen.

Just like that, you’ve made traveling a priority. I’ll even join you. Here’s mine:

I, ANDREW SCOTT, declare on MARCH 7, 2017, that I will make traveling to India by DECEMBER 31, 2018 a top priority. I will not myself nor others down. I will make this happen.

I look forward to seeing your words become a reality in the future! 

I publish a new travel quote ever week, right here. Do you have a particular one you’d like us to feature in the future? What do you think about this quotation? Let us know in the comments below! 

About the Author

Andrew Scott is the founder of Authentic Traveling and a travel educator who has traveled to over 30 countries. He believes in helping individuals discover deeper, more intentional journeys, with a focus on mental preparedness and purpose-driven travel.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How can I start prioritizing travel in my life?

 Start by setting a clear, measurable travel goal, writing a personal declaration, and finding small ways to save time and money for your trips.

What inspired Max Lucado’s travel quote?

 His experience of losing his father while he was a missionary in Brazil, which taught him the value of seizing important opportunities in life.

How does making a travel declaration help?

 It creates accountability, making the goal feel more real and motivating you to take actionable steps toward making the trip happen.