Daily Hope Devotionals - Ephesians 4

How to Be Merciful to Everyone

The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that? Here are three simple, practical ways to be God’s agent of mercy in the world. Forgive people … Continue reading How to Be Merciful to Everyone

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

Peaceful Relationships Are Built on Truth

More than ever, the world needs you to be a peacemaker. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9 NIV). Being … Continue reading Peaceful Relationships Are Built on Truth

Heal Your Hurt with Grace

How do you let go of the hurt in your life? You heal it with grace. When you heal a hurt with grace, it doesn’t just mean you let someone off the hook. You forgive … Continue reading Heal Your Hurt with Grace

Don’t Let Your Emotions Give Satan a Foothold

In every quarrel, an unseen spiritual war is going on behind the scenes. At the surface, a quarrel may seem minor. You may think you’re arguing about who didn’t take out the garbage or who … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Emotions Give Satan a Foothold

What Makes You Vulnerable to Temptation?

If you want to be able to fight the persistent temptations in your life, you need to know what makes you vulnerable to Satan’s efforts. Ephesians 4:27 says, “Do not give the devil a foothold” … Continue reading What Makes You Vulnerable to Temptation?

The Conversation Isn’t About You

It’s important to remember in any conversation the same truth that applies to every other area of your life: It’s not about you. What do you think is going to happen if you start a … Continue reading The Conversation Isn’t About You

You Can Forgive Others

God calls us to forgive others, but how do we do that? Here are four ways to help you let go of your pain, hurt, and bitterness. Recognize that no one is perfect. When we’ve … Continue reading You Can Forgive Others

Your Destiny Is to Become Like Jesus

From the beginning, God’s plan has been to make you like his Son, Jesus. This is your destiny. God announced this intention at Creation: “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image … Continue reading Your Destiny Is to Become Like Jesus

When You’re Hurt, Choose Forgiveness over Bitterness

Everyone who is alive will be hurt, many times over. Sometimes you will be hurt intentionally. Other times someone will accidentally hurt you. The way you respond to hurt will determine how it affects you. … Continue reading When You’re Hurt, Choose Forgiveness over Bitterness