Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 Peter 5

If you have ever prayed, “God, help me. I’m overwhelmed and discouraged. I don’t know if I can keep going,” you were being honest with God—and it’s the kind of prayer God wants to hear … Continue reading God Hears Prayers That Come From Your Heart

When you stand for the truth and do what’s right, there’s no need to be ashamed or embarrassed. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:16, “It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. … Continue reading You Only Need God’s Approval

It takes more than willpower to stop worrying—but you already know that, because you’ve already tried it. You’ve thought, “I shouldn’t worry about this,” yet it stays on your mind. Here are four steps to … Continue reading Four Steps to Help You Stop Worrying

How do you defeat discouragement in your life? By following Nehemiah’s example. In Nehemiah 4, you’ll find three things you can do to resist discouragement. Reinforce weak areas. Make an honest assessment of where you … Continue reading Three Ways to Overcome Discouragement

Work doesn’t keep you up at night; worry does. In the Bible, God gives clear direction about the role worry should play in your life. Philippians 4:6 says, “Don’t worry about anything” (NLT). Why do … Continue reading Give Your Worry to God

One of the most important things you can do when you experience failure is to cast yourself on God’s mercy. We know Jesus’ disciple Peter did this—because he wrote two books in the Bible about … Continue reading Cast Yourself on God’s Mercy

Learning to manage your emotions is the key to peace of mind. In other words, you need to learn to deal with what you feel! Here are four important reasons why you need to manage … Continue reading Not Everything You Feel Is True

God is a caring, loving, compassionate Father. He loves you more than you could ever comprehend. God is love, and he made you to love you. He is loving toward you in everything that he … Continue reading God Is Aware, and He Cares

There’s nothing too small to pray about. There’s nothing too big to pray about. Pray about everything. “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you” (1 Peter 5:7 NLT). If … Continue reading How to Use Your Hands to Pray

How do you learn to “R.E.L.A.X.” in the liberating grace of God? R—Realize nobody’s perfect. Psalm 119:96 is a verse directed toward God, and it declares, “Nothing is perfect except your words” (TLB). What society … Continue reading Five Ways to Relax in God’s Grace