Daily Hope Devotional

Do You Need to Fill Up?

By Rick Warren — December 5, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Nothing is going to change in your life until you get dissatisfied with it. You have to come to the point where you say, “I’m not going to live this way anymore. I’ve had enough. … Continue reading Do You Need to Fill Up?

If You’re Worn Down, Show Up

By Rick Warren — December 4, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
The bigger the changes that happen in your life, the more time you need to spend with God. That time with God is called a quiet time. You read the Bible, talk to God in … Continue reading If You’re Worn Down, Show Up
Remember the story of Joseph? His brothers were jealous because he was the favorite son, so they sold Joseph into slavery. He was taken to Egypt, and for the first 40 years of his life, … Continue reading You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It

Spiritual Growth Requires Change

By Rick Warren — December 2, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
God’s purpose in every change in your life is to make you more like Jesus. The promise of Romans 8:28 is wonderful: “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of … Continue reading Spiritual Growth Requires Change
Most people don’t know that I am a “master” cake builder (my family, at least, thinks I am). Years ago, I decided to learn how to bake cakes. I figured that, if I wanted to … Continue reading God Gives the Bitter Ingredients Purpose

Change Is for Your Good

By Rick Warren — November 30, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Change is unavoidable. We all know that—but we still often act surprised when things don’t stay the same. When change happens, we can complain and grumble, get mad, and blame other people. We can even … Continue reading Change Is for Your Good

Understand God Is on Your Side

By Rick Warren — November 29, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
No matter what you’re going to face in the next week, month, or year, you’re not going to face it alone. God is with you, he is in you, and he is for you. Philippians … Continue reading Understand God Is on Your Side

Four Reasons Not to Give Up

By Rick Warren — November 28, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
If your focus is shortsighted—where you’re only thinking about your current difficulties or pain—then it’s only natural to want to give up. But if you look at things from an eternal perspective, then you’ll be … Continue reading Four Reasons Not to Give Up

How to Fill Up on Gratitude

By Rick Warren — November 27, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
When you’re going through a season of great change and stress, how do you maintain joy? You do it by developing the habit of thanking God for all that’s good, despite all that’s bad. This … Continue reading How to Fill Up on Gratitude

What Moves God to Answer Prayer?

By Rick Warren — November 26, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
God always responds to humility. It’s the attitude that moves him to answer your prayers. The Bible says, “LORD, you have heard the desire of the humble; you will strengthen their hearts. You will listen … Continue reading What Moves God to Answer Prayer?