Daily Hope Devotionals - Confidence

Trust God to Do Great Things

Everything is possible with God. “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’” (Matthew 19:26 NIV).  When I was pastor at Saddleback Church, we launched … Continue reading Trust God to Do Great Things

There Is More to Your Story

As believers, we have hope because we’re going to live forever in heaven with God. Death is not the end. There is more to the story! One day your heart will stop beating, and that … Continue reading There Is More to Your Story

Faith Is Thanking God in Advance

Faith is not just believing God can do something. Faith is not just hoping he will do something. Faith is thanking God in advance. Jesus said, “When you pray and ask for something, believe that … Continue reading Faith Is Thanking God in Advance

Tell It Like God Wants It to Be

Your words have enormous power. If you’re going to become a woman or man of faith, you have to change the way you talk. You have to tell it like God wants it to be. … Continue reading Tell It Like God Wants It to Be

Believe It So You Can See It

Faith is visualizing the future. It’s believing in something before you see it. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see” (NLT). … Continue reading Believe It So You Can See It

You Are the Focus of God’s Love

Did you know that, when God looks at you, he loves you simply because he made you? When my three children were small, I would sit by the side of their bed at night and … Continue reading You Are the Focus of God’s Love

Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind

One way to overcome the fear of rejection is by keeping the right perspective. You can listen to the opinions of others—but don’t ever overvalue what they say. In Isaiah 51:12, God says, “I am … Continue reading Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind

When You’re Overwhelmed, Stand Strong

When you focus on your problems instead of trusting God, you’re going to end up exhausted and defeated—because God didn’t design you to fight your battles alone. You don’t have the power you need to … Continue reading When You’re Overwhelmed, Stand Strong

Why Hope Isn’t the Same as Optimism

Life often brings you matters that are difficult to swallow, like a sickness, a job loss, or the death of a friend or family member. Those pills are bitter going down, and we often choke … Continue reading Why Hope Isn’t the Same as Optimism

You Have to Believe It to See It

Faith is visualizing the future. It’s believing before you see it. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (NIV). How will you see … Continue reading You Have to Believe It to See It