Daily Hope Devotionals - Change

You Can’t Change by Accident

Change requires making choices. It’s not enough to dream of changing. It’s not enough to desire change. In order for you to change, you will need to make a decision. You must choose to change. … Continue reading You Can’t Change by Accident

Learn to Pause and Pray Before Adding to Your Schedule

When you learn to pause and pray before making a decision, you are helping to slow your life down to a more manageable level. Proverbs 20:25 says, “It is a trap to dedicate something rashly … Continue reading Learn to Pause and Pray Before Adding to Your Schedule

Stop Quarrels with Humility and Grace

Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, many families have the opportunity to spend more time together. But that also means there is an increased chance they will get on each other’s nerves. Let’s be honest, even … Continue reading Stop Quarrels with Humility and Grace

Change the Way You Think, Change Your Life

You don’t plant apple seeds and get tomatoes. In the same way, you don’t plant bitterness and get love. You don’t plant criticism and then get encouragement from other people. Galatians 6:7 says, “Make no … Continue reading Change the Way You Think, Change Your Life

What It Really Means to Repent

Somewhere along the way, “repent” became a negative word. When many people hear that word, they think of a guy holding a sign on the corner telling them to “turn or burn” because the end … Continue reading What It Really Means to Repent

Stop Passing Judgment

As followers of Jesus, we live in a constant tension. On one hand, we want to honor God and do what he wants. On the other hand, everything in our world is directly opposed to … Continue reading Stop Passing Judgment

Why Won’t I Let God Take Control?

Every day you are controlled by something. You may be controlled by your ego or by the expectations of other people. You may be controlled by fear, guilt, resentment, or bitterness. You may be controlled … Continue reading Why Won’t I Let God Take Control?

What Disturbs You? Do Something About It

If you want to discover your destiny, the first step is to figure out how God has gifted you. Then, you have to identify the needs that stir your heart. What is it that upsets … Continue reading What Disturbs You? Do Something About It

Why You Need Help to Overcome Temptation

Is there a temptation you keep stumbling with over and over again? Maybe it’s related to jealousy, worry, lust, gossip, gluttony, or the overuse of electronics and social media. Whatever it is, you won’t have … Continue reading Why You Need Help to Overcome Temptation

Instead of Resisting Temptation, Refocus

The reason we are easily defeated by temptation is because we try to resist it instead of refocusing. What you resist, persists. The more you think about something, the more you’re attracted to it. So, … Continue reading Instead of Resisting Temptation, Refocus