Daily Hope Devotional

Every day you are controlled by something. You may be controlled by your own ego or by the expectations of other people. You may be controlled by fear, guilt, resentment, or bitterness. You may be … Continue reading What’s Controlling You?

God wants you to wait patiently for him to answer your prayer, but he also wants you to wait expectantly. Have faith. Trust God to hear and to answer. When you wait expectantly, you show … Continue reading When God Doesn’t Immediately Answer, Remember This

What does God want you to do while you’re waiting on an answer to your prayer? Psalm 37:7 says, “Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act” (NLT). … Continue reading What to Do While You Wait for an Answer

Sin always involves self-deception. At the moment you’re sinning, you’re deceiving yourself because you think that what you’re doing will actually produce better results than what God has already told you to do. To stop … Continue reading It’s Time to Face the Truth

Have you ever wondered why you do what you don’t want to do? Ever wondered why it’s so hard to do the things that you know are the right things to do? Our sinful nature … Continue reading Why Do You Do What You Don’t Want to Do?

God is speaking to you, but are you listening for his voice? Today’s verse says God sometimes speaks one way, sometimes another. The question to ask is, “How do I tune in so that I … Continue reading Four Ways God Speaks to You

If you want to know God’s will, then you can start with these two steps: 1. Admit that you need guidance. Psalm 25:9 says, “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them … Continue reading Two Steps Toward Knowing God’s Will

You may keep saying that you want to know God’s will for your career or your relationship, but first God wants you to get to the basics down. Are you reading your Bible? Are you … Continue reading Why Won’t God Tell You the Next Step?

You may be at what you think is a dead end in your life. “We’re never going to get out of debt!” “I’m never going to have a baby.” “My dream is never going to … Continue reading Three Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking God’s Will

God’s not playing games with you. He wants you to understand his will, purpose, and plan for your life. You may say, “I want God to guide me, but I still get confused. I don’t … Continue reading What Is God’s Will?