Daily Hope Devotionals - Christian Living

The starting point for all happiness is the moment you shift the focus away from yourself. If all you think about is yourself, you’re going to be a pretty miserable person. If you truly want … Continue reading Look to the Needs of Others

God wired the universe so that happiness does not come from status, salary, sex, or success. Happiness comes from service. God designed you to be happiest when you are giving your life away. Why? Because … Continue reading Want to Be Happy? Give Your Life Away

God has promised many wonderful benefits in your life if you will meditate on the Word of God and then apply its truths to your life. How do you meditate? If you know how to … Continue reading Get a Good Grip on God’s Word

Feeling guilty or ashamed can cause us to lose our happiness. You’ve got to get rid of guilt and maintain a clear conscience if you want to be happy, because you cannot feel guilty and … Continue reading Happiness Habit: Keep a Clear Conscience

No matter what you’re going to face this next week, you won’t face it alone. God is with you, he is in you, and he is for you. Philippians 2:13 says, “God is working in … Continue reading Understand that God Is on Your Side

Paul didn’t just pray for people in his life; he prayed for them with joy! There are things in other people’s lives that you’d like to change. You don’t want to change yourself; you want … Continue reading Positive Prayer Produces Strong Relationships

Paul wrote the book of Philippians to the church that he started in Philippi, where a woman named Lydia opened up her home and, along with others, welcomed Paul to the city. The Philippian church … Continue reading Selective Memory: Focus on the Good Times

If you want to have healthy relationships, start with an attitude of gratitude. You will be far happier and enjoy your relationships more if you develop the habit of being grateful for the people in … Continue reading The More Grateful You Are, the Happier You Are

Happiness comes from service and giving your life away. Until you understand this, you’re not going to be happy for much of your life. Happiness does not come from self-gratification. It comes from self-sacrifice. Paul … Continue reading Happiness Habit: Give Your Life Away

When you stay focused on your purpose instead of your problem, you can be happy even when life seems to be falling apart. Paul was an old man when he was in prison in Rome. … Continue reading Focus on Your Purpose, not the Problem