Daily Hope Devotional

Obey God Always, No Matter What

By Rick Warren — May 9, 2020
Life is a marathon, not a 50-yard dash. And God wants you to commit to obeying him like a long-distance runner commits to a marathon. He wants you to be in it for the whole … Continue reading Obey God Always, No Matter What

Obey God Joyfully

By Rick Warren — May 8, 2020
When you think about obedience, is “joy” a word that immediately comes to mind? Probably not. But the Bible tells us to obey God joyfully. And as it turns out, there are lots of great … Continue reading Obey God Joyfully

Love, Trust, and Obey God’s Details

By Rick Warren — May 7, 2020
I am not a detail person. I have a hard time giving my attention to small parts of something for any significant period of time. What about you? Are you detail-oriented? Do you know who … Continue reading Love, Trust, and Obey God’s Details

God Wants You to Obey Completely

By Rick Warren — May 6, 2020
God wants you to obey him. That’s a pretty basic truth that you probably wouldn’t disagree with. But did you know that God has specific ways he wants you to obey him? One of those … Continue reading God Wants You to Obey Completely

When God Instructs, Obey Immediately

By Rick Warren — May 5, 2020
The Bible says a lot about obedience. God wants you to obey him so he can bless you. His instructions are for your good. But he also tells you how he wants you to obey. … Continue reading When God Instructs, Obey Immediately
Have you ever thought about the link between faith and obedience? When you trust someone, you do what they say. If you don’t do what someone tells you to do, it means you don’t trust … Continue reading Obedience Is the Key That Unlocks God’s Promises

Jesus Offers Hope for Bad Decisions

By Rick Warren — May 3, 2020
For the last several days you’ve seen six different tests you can use when making decisions. Today I have them all listed here together. As you read over the tests again, reflect on your own … Continue reading Jesus Offers Hope for Bad Decisions

When Making a Decision, Use the Investment Test

By Rick Warren — May 2, 2020
If you want to make the best use of your life, you’ve got to get control of your time. Your time is your life. If you don’t learn to manage your time, you won’t go … Continue reading When Making a Decision, Use the Investment Test

To Make Decisions, Use the Influence Test

By Rick Warren — May 1, 2020
Everything you do influences someone else. Some decisions are good for you and also good for others. But sometimes it’s tempting to make a decision that might be fine for you but would harm the … Continue reading To Make Decisions, Use the Influence Test
The Bible is full of wisdom for decision-making. In 1 Corinthians 6:12, Paul says, “‘All things are lawful for me,’ but I will not be dominated by anything” (ESV). When deciding whether to allow something … Continue reading Is Something Other Than Christ Controlling Your Life?