Daily Hope Devotional

God wired us to need accountability. We need each other to break free from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups. So, if you’re serious about breaking free from temptation, you will need the support of others. … Continue reading To Change, We Need Each Other
Here’s the secret to temptation: Don’t fight it. Just refocus. Whatever you resist persists. Did you know that, in the Bible, not once are you told to resist temptation? You are told to resist the … Continue reading To Overcome Temptation, Change Your Focus
Do you ever feel alone when you’re struggling with temptation? You’re not! The Bible says God is ready to help. In the Bible, Jesus gives you a prayer of deliverance to use when you’re tempted. … Continue reading When You’re Tempted, God Wants to Help
Jesus broke the power of sin on the cross. Romans 6:6 says, “We know that our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us” … Continue reading The Cross Frees You to Forgive
If you’re still holding on to resentment, then someone is controlling you. Have you ever said, “You make me so mad”? That’s an admission that the other person is controlling you. The only way to … Continue reading Choose Grace, Not Bitterness
What’s keeping you from forgiving someone who’s hurt you? If you’ve been hurt deeply, you may hesitate to forgive because you’re not ready to trust that person again. Here’s something you need to understand: Forgiveness … Continue reading You Can Forgive Before You Trust

Why Should You Forgive?

By Rick Warren — October 26, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer
God’s Word tells you to let go of your hurt and resentment—and forgive others. You’ve got to release your hurt instead of rehearsing it. Here are three reasons why: Because God forgives you. In Matthew … Continue reading Why Should You Forgive?
Revealing your feeling is the beginning of emotional healing. The Bible says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16 NIV). Do you want … Continue reading Revealing Is the Beginning of Healing
You don’t have to be hesitant or shy about coming to God for forgiveness. The Bible says, “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and … Continue reading Just as if You’d Never Sinned
The path to a fresh start and a clear conscience begins with repentance. What does it mean to repent? It means three things: First, take responsibility for your sin. Second, turn away from those things. … Continue reading A Fresh Start Begins with Repentance