Daily Hope Devotionals - 1 Peter 5
You Only Need God’s Approval
by Rick Warren — May 29, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
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
Four Steps to Help You Stop Worrying
by Rick Warren — January 3, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
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
Three Ways to Overcome Discouragement
by Rick Warren — November 26, 2022
from Building a Better Future
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
Give Your Worry to God
by Rick Warren — June 27, 2022
from The Habits of Happiness
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
Cast Yourself on God’s Mercy
by Rick Warren — March 26, 2022
from The Miracle of Mercy
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
Not Everything You Feel Is True
by Rick Warren — January 14, 2022
from Transformed
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 Aware, and He Cares
by Rick Warren — October 9, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer
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
How to Use Your Hands to Pray
by Rick Warren — September 3, 2021
from Seeking God for a Breakthrough
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
Five Ways to Relax in God’s Grace
by Rick Warren — January 31, 2021
from When You’re Hoping for a Miracle
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
How Does God’s Grace Get You Through?
by Rick Warren — January 26, 2021
from A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
You’ll face many pitfalls in the marathon of life. But regardless of what you go through, you can count on God’s sustaining grace. The Bible says in 1 Peter 5:12, “My purpose in writing is … Continue reading How Does God’s Grace Get You Through?
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