Daily Hope Devotionals - Bible Study

Prayer Starts with Listening

Prayer doesn’t start with talking. It starts with listening. For your prayers to be effective, first listen to God by reading his Word, the Bible. You need to let God talk to you so you … Continue reading Prayer Starts with Listening

Seek God, Not His Gifts

Millions of Christians spend all their time seeking what God has to give them and no time seeking God himself. When you’re praying for healing and restoration, it’s okay to want a miracle. But, ultimately, … Continue reading Seek God, Not His Gifts

To Pray Effectively, Get to Know God

The fruitfulness of your prayers doesn’t depend on how much you know about prayer but on how much you know about God. The more you understand God, the more effective your prayers are going to … Continue reading To Pray Effectively, Get to Know God

Don’t Leave God Waiting

God longs to be close to you. If you’re away from somebody that you love for a long time, you can’t wait to talk to them. If you have not been close to God, he … Continue reading Don’t Leave God Waiting

Your Habits Determine Your Spiritual Growth

National Football League Quarterback Tom Brady won his seventh championship ring this year as the oldest player to appear in a Super Bowl. How did he get to be so good? There’s a whole list … Continue reading Your Habits Determine Your Spiritual Growth

Get a Grip on God’s Word

When you feed on the Word of God, you grow. The Bible is your soul food. You can’t be physically healthy if you eat junk food all the time. In the same way, you can’t … Continue reading Get a Grip on God’s Word

It’s All About God

It’s not about you. It’s all about God. Those two go together. The reason it’s not about you is because it’s all about God. Until you understand this, life is never going to make sense. … Continue reading It’s All About God

Your Heart Is Where Your Time and Money Are

The Bible says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21 NIV). So where is your heart today? It’s simple, really. Your heart is wherever you put your money and time. … Continue reading Your Heart Is Where Your Time and Money Are

To Grow Spiritually, You Need Other People

As I mentioned yesterday, your character is essentially the sum of your habits; it’s how you habitually act. The Bible says, “Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and … Continue reading To Grow Spiritually, You Need Other People

Loving God with Your Mind

We’ve been looking at Mark 12:30: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength” (NLT). One way to restate this verse is love God with all your … Continue reading Loving God with Your Mind