Daily Hope Devotionals - Confession

You don’t have to be hesitant or shy about coming to God for forgiveness. The Bible says, “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and … Continue reading Just as if You’d Never Sinned

The path to a fresh start and a clear conscience begins with repentance. What does it mean to repent? It means three things: First, take responsibility for your sin. Second, turn away from those things. … Continue reading A Fresh Start Begins with Repentance

The first step to a clear conscience is to do a personal spiritual assessment. Here’s how you do it. When you’re not in a hurry, sit down with God in a quiet place and tell … Continue reading The First Step to a Clear Conscience

God doesn’t listen to prideful complaining, but he does listen to humble confessing. God responds to humility. Many people hesitate to admit their sins because they think they’re going to get punished. But God already … Continue reading The Power of Humble Confession

Change requires new thinking. In order to change, you must learn the truth and start making good choices, but you also must change the way you think. The way you think determines the way you … Continue reading If You Want to Change, Start with Your Thinking

You don’t have to stay the same! In fact, when you become a follower of Jesus, you can’t stay the same. God gives you a new identity. The book of Genesis paints a clear picture … Continue reading Embrace Your New Identity

If you’re a follower of Jesus, joy should be a way of life. Why? You’ve been completely forgiven. There’s no longer a reason for guilt or shame. Sounds like a good reason for joy to … Continue reading Live in the Joy of Forgiveness

Think about how hard it must have been for Simon Peter to admit failure to Jesus. He was a professional fisherman, and he was good at it. It was how he made his living. But … Continue reading It’s Time to Confess: Your Way Isn’t Working

You don’t have to be an elder, a pastor, or a super-Christian to pray for healing for yourself or for other people. Any believer can pray for healing—and God wants you to be a healing … Continue reading Any Believer Can Pray for Healing

Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, was one of the greatest leaders who ever lived. He is also a great example of vulnerability. In one of his letters, Paul said, “We have … Continue reading Great Leaders Show Vulnerability