Daily Hope Devotionals - Beatitudes
What You Need to Keep Things Real
by Rick Warren — May 20, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
Cultures around the world are absolutely obsessed with appearance and image. They’re scooting by, they’re skimming, and they’re cheating. They’re not keeping their promises. They’re pretending to be someone they’re not. They don’t have integrity. … Continue reading What You Need to Keep Things Real
How Integrity Blesses You
by Rick Warren — May 19, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
The Bible says that God blesses those who have integrity—those who have pure hearts. As Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart” (Matthew 5:8 NIV). So what blessings can you expect when you live … Continue reading How Integrity Blesses You
Do You Act the Same in Public and In Private?
by Rick Warren — May 18, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
Are you working to build your life on values that last? If you are, you need to learn to live with integrity. The Bible says in Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, … Continue reading Do You Act the Same in Public and In Private?
Make a Plan to Be Merciful
by Rick Warren — May 17, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
God extends his mercy to us, even though we don’t deserve it and can’t earn it. All we have to do is ask for it: “O Lord, you are so good and kind, so ready … Continue reading Make a Plan to Be Merciful
Seven Characteristics of Mercy
by Rick Warren — May 16, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
Would you like to see your relationships transformed? Then become an agent of mercy. Here are seven characteristics of mercy that God wants you to learn and apply in your life: 1. Mercy means being … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy
Four Reasons to Be Merciful
by Rick Warren — May 15, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
Jesus says in Matthew 5:7, “God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (NLT). In other words, you’re going to get what you give. If you want God’s blessing on your … Continue reading Four Reasons to Be Merciful
How to Stay Hungry for God
by Rick Warren — May 14, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
Are you hungry for God? It’s possible to maintain a spiritual hunger for God for the rest of your life. Here are five ways to sustain a spiritual appetite. 1. Remind yourself how much God … Continue reading How to Stay Hungry for God
How You Can Be Made Right With God
by Rick Warren — May 13, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
The Bible says in Romans 1:17, “The Good News shows how God makes people right with himself” (NCV). How does God make you right with himself? Through Jesus. Here’s an explanation of what that means: … Continue reading How You Can Be Made Right With God
Four Ways to Pray Effectively
by Rick Warren — May 12, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
When you pray, it turns your attention toward God and helps you to see that he is bigger and more powerful than any of your concerns. And as you watch God answer your prayers, your … Continue reading Four Ways to Pray Effectively
God Is Always Present, Regardless of How You Feel
by Rick Warren — May 11, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
When you are a baby Christian, God gives you a lot of confirming emotions and often answers the most immature, self-centered prayers so you’ll know he exists. But as you grow in faith, he will … Continue reading God Is Always Present, Regardless of How You Feel
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