Daily Hope Devotional

Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life

By Rick Warren — December 19, 2021
from The Light of Jesus at Christmas
Why does God talk so much about light in the Bible? Because God is light. When he is Savior and Lord of your life, the light of his love gives you hope in the dark … Continue reading Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
On dark days, you need the light of Jesus. On days when you can’t see the way forward, when you’re confused or undecided, when you don’t know what’s best, when you can’t figure out what … Continue reading You’ll Find God’s Light in God’s Word
Thousands of people have told me that, though they want to be used by God, they’re too busy. They’ve got their own agendas. They have their plans and dreams and ambitions, and they don’t have … Continue reading Simplify Your Life to Do God’s Work
Have you ever heard the word “sanctification”? It’s a word that means to dedicate something for God’s purpose. You can sanctify anything. You can say, “God, I sanctify this car; I dedicate it to you … Continue reading How to Honor God with Your Body
If you want to be used by God, you don’t have to be a perfect person—but you do need to purify your heart. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Used By God
God wants you to grow spiritually and become more like Jesus Christ. One way you can do that is by taking some of your money and investing it in your personal growth. The Bible says … Continue reading Invest in Your Character, Not Your Comfort
God wants you to learn to love him and invest in the lives of other people. When you give your money to God, it draws you closer to him. Then he wants you to learn … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family
When I was a kid, I used to buy or make little gifts for my parents. Every time I would give my parents a present, they were overjoyed. It wasn’t like they needed anything from … Continue reading Worship Through Your Giving
God did not put you on Earth just to live for yourself. He wants you to make the world a better place! Ephesians 2:10 says, “God . . . has made us what we are … Continue reading Every Christian Is a Minister
God doesn’t want you to remain a spiritual baby. He wants you to become like Christ. He wants you to grow. But here’s the catch: You can’t do it on your own. Babies don’t just … Continue reading God’s Family Helps You Grow