Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 Peter 2

God Won’t Let Go of Your Hand

You can’t save yourself—but you don’t have to! All you need to do is put your hand in God’s hand and say, “God, I surrender it all to you—all the good and bad parts of … Continue reading God Won’t Let Go of Your Hand

Focus on People Who Want to Help

Not everyone will want to be part of your God-given plans—and that’s okay. Continue to love everyone, but only invest in the willing. In other words, focus on those who want to help you. That … Continue reading Focus on People Who Want to Help

God Gives You Abilities to Help Others

God created you to help others. Regardless of your job or career, you are called to full-time Christian service. A “non-serving Christian” is a contradiction in terms. The Bible says, “He saved us and called … Continue reading God Gives You Abilities to Help Others

God Says You Are Capable

Did you know that you are fully capable of becoming exactly who God made you to be? You are not incompetent. You are not a nobody. God says you are fully capable. In fact, every … Continue reading God Says You Are Capable

You Are Totally Forgiven

When you give your life to Christ, God doesn’t just reverse your sin—he releases it and forgives you completely. The Bible says, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans … Continue reading You Are Totally Forgiven

How to Share Your Hope with Others

Wherever you go, Jesus wants you to share the hope you have in him. It’s one of God’s purposes for your life. Jesus said, “Wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News” … Continue reading How to Share Your Hope with Others

Every Christian Is a Minister

God says you are a priest. Depending on your background, that may be scary, confusing, or exciting to you. In the Bible, Peter says, “You come to him as living stones, a spiritual house that … Continue reading Every Christian Is a Minister

How the Cross Proves Your Value

God says that you’re accepted—and that you’re valuable! How much do you think you’re worth? I’m not talking about your net worth; I’m talking about your self-worth. Don’t ever confuse your tangible valuables with your … Continue reading How the Cross Proves Your Value

You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Acceptance

Many of us spend our entire lives trying to earn acceptance. We want to earn it from our parents, peers, and partners—people we respect, and even people we envy. The desire to be accepted drives … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Acceptance

How to Be Merciful to Everyone

The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that? Here are three simple, practical ways to be God’s agent of mercy in the world. Forgive people … Continue reading How to Be Merciful to Everyone