Daily Hope Devotional

Why Keep Praying When There Is No Answer?

By Rick Warren — July 16, 2020
Why should you remain persistent in your prayers when you don’t get an answer? Here are four reasons. Persistent prayer focuses your attention. When you pray a prayer request over and over, it’s not to … Continue reading Why Keep Praying When There Is No Answer?

God Is Working While You’re Waiting

By Rick Warren — July 15, 2020
God wants you to wait patiently for him to answer your prayers, but he also wants you to wait expectantly. Have faith. Trust God to hear and to answer. When you wait expectantly, you demonstrate … Continue reading God Is Working While You’re Waiting

Why Won’t God Tell Me the Next Step?

By Rick Warren — July 14, 2020
When you are seeking God’s will for your life, you need to understand one very important thing—God is not obligated to reveal Step 2 until you’ve done Step 1. Maybe you keep saying, “I want … Continue reading Why Won’t God Tell Me the Next Step?

Three Realities About Heaven

By Rick Warren — July 13, 2020
We have many misconceptions about what heaven is like. You won’t be an angel. You won’t have wings. You’re not going to be a little chubby cherub, wear a white robe, or float on clouds. … Continue reading Three Realities About Heaven

Is Your Idea in Harmony with God’s Word

By Rick Warren — July 12, 2020
Many times we wonder if an idea that came to us is an instruction from God, a deception from Satan, or just something we want to do. It is extremely important to recognize the difference … Continue reading Is Your Idea in Harmony with God’s Word

Focus on What Is Unseen

By Rick Warren — July 11, 2020
Everything you see around you is temporary. It’s what you can’t see that will last forever. And those realities are what truly matter. The truth is, spiritual realities are more real than physical ones. We … Continue reading Focus on What Is Unseen

The Connection Between Purpose and Prayer

By Rick Warren — July 10, 2020
God is good, so by nature, he cannot do bad things. Everything he does is good. And, because he is good, God’s plans for your life will always be good. God didn’t have to create … Continue reading The Connection Between Purpose and Prayer

How Does Prayer Work?

By Rick Warren — July 9, 2020
Have you ever wondered if prayer really works? Maybe Satan has whispered to you, “Prayer is a waste of time. Forget it! Who do you think you are? What do you think you’re doing? God … Continue reading How Does Prayer Work?

Why You Need Help to Overcome Temptation

By Rick Warren — July 8, 2020
Is there a temptation you keep stumbling with over and over again? Maybe it’s related to jealousy, worry, lust, gossip, gluttony, or the overuse of electronics and social media. Whatever it is, you won’t have … Continue reading Why You Need Help to Overcome Temptation

Instead of Resisting Temptation, Refocus

By Rick Warren — July 7, 2020
The reason we are easily defeated by temptation is because we try to resist it instead of refocusing. What you resist, persists. The more you think about something, the more you’re attracted to it. So, … Continue reading Instead of Resisting Temptation, Refocus