Daily Hope Devotional

Four Promises for the Humble

By Rick Warren — September 28, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of yourself less. When you stay focused on God and helping other people, you naturally think about yourself less. Why would anybody choose to think of … Continue reading Four Promises for the Humble

When God Doesn’t Take the Pain Away

By Rick Warren — September 27, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
I was born with a brain disorder that, among other things, makes public speaking painful. Essentially, my brain runs extremely hot and fast, and it causes all kinds of problems in my body. For 50 … Continue reading When God Doesn’t Take the Pain Away

Three Things to Pray in Your Pain

By Rick Warren — September 26, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
The night before he went to the cross, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. He knew he was going to face torture, suffering, and death on the cross the next day. He didn’t want … Continue reading Three Things to Pray in Your Pain

Relax! God Is Working for Your Good

By Rick Warren — September 25, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
Everything God does is for your good, and he does it because he loves you. The Bible says, “All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful” (Psalm 25:10 NIV), and “In all things … Continue reading Relax! God Is Working for Your Good

End Your Day with a Good Word

By Rick Warren — September 24, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
How you end your day makes all the difference in how you sleep. And how you sleep makes all the difference in how you’re able to function the next day. To live with purpose, you … Continue reading End Your Day with a Good Word

Start Your Day with Gratitude

By Rick Warren — September 23, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
It’s been said that the attitude you have for the day is set in the first eight minutes of your day. Do you want to grumble, gripe, and grunt your way through the day, or … Continue reading Start Your Day with Gratitude

Keep a Conversation Going with God

By Rick Warren — September 22, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
Did you know that you don’t have to end your prayers with “In Jesus’ name. Amen”? In fact, you don’t have to stop praying at all. Prayer is a running conversation with God. It never … Continue reading Keep a Conversation Going with God

How to Pray in Five Dimensions

By Rick Warren — September 21, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
Since God is multidimensional, you don’t want to make your prayers one-dimensional. There are actually five dimensions of your life that you can pray about. When you pray, look backward to the cross. It’s good … Continue reading How to Pray in Five Dimensions

You Can Talk to God About Anything

By Rick Warren — September 20, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
You are never, ever alone because God is in every dimension at the same time. God is in the past, he’s in the present, he’s in the future. He’s in heaven, and he’s on earth. … Continue reading You Can Talk to God About Anything

To Pray Effectively, Get to Know God

By Rick Warren — September 19, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
The fruitfulness of your prayers doesn’t depend on how much you know about prayer but on how much you know about God. The more you understand God, the more effective your prayers are going to … Continue reading To Pray Effectively, Get to Know God