Daily Hope Devotionals - Connecting With God

Take the Next Step of Faith

by Rick Warren — November 9, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

I don’t know what step you need to take next, but I do know that you need to take it. Your next step may be to accept Jesus Christ into your life or to be … Continue reading Take the Next Step of Faith
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A Secret Faith Is a Shallow Faith

by Rick Warren — November 8, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

When God gives you a goal, you need to go public with it. Announce your intention. State the change you want to make in your life. Explain what you’re asking God to do. You need … Continue reading A Secret Faith Is a Shallow Faith
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Seize the Moment

by Rick Warren — November 7, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

In Mark 10, a huge crowd was following Jesus as he left Jericho. A man named Bartimaeus was blind and begging by the roadside. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was nearby, he began to shout, … Continue reading Seize the Moment
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Only God’s Family Will Last

by Rick Warren — November 6, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

For the last few days, we’ve looked at how you can glorify God. One of the greatest ways you can show God’s glory is by joining God’s family, the church. The Bible says in Ephesians … Continue reading Only God’s Family Will Last
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Your Gifts Are for Other People

by Rick Warren — November 5, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

When we all use our abilities to help each other, God is glorified. The Bible says, “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to … Continue reading Your Gifts Are for Other People
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How to Love like God Does

by Rick Warren — November 4, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

Did you know that every time you show love, you give glory to God? Here’s how it works. Every time you show what God is like, you give him glory. And God is love. So … Continue reading How to Love like God Does
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Surrender to Live in God’s Power

by Rick Warren — November 3, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

To live a fulfilled life, you must live by God’s power. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 4:20, “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s … Continue reading Surrender to Live in God’s Power
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For God’s Blessing, Put Him First

by Rick Warren — November 2, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

I talk to people all the time who say, “I have so much, and yet I feel unfulfilled. I’ve got a good family, good job, and good friends. I’m part of a great church. Then … Continue reading For God’s Blessing, Put Him First
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To Change, We Need Each Other

by Rick Warren — November 1, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

God wired us to need accountability. We need each other to break free from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups. So, if you’re serious about breaking free from temptation, you will need the support of others. … Continue reading To Change, We Need Each Other
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To Overcome Temptation, Change Your Focus

by Rick Warren — October 31, 2021
from Connecting With God: The Lord's Prayer

Here’s the secret to temptation: Don’t fight it. Just refocus. Whatever you resist persists. Did you know that, in the Bible, not once are you told to resist temptation? You are told to resist the … Continue reading To Overcome Temptation, Change Your Focus
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