Daily Hope Devotionals - Faith

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

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

A Faith That Persists Above Feelings

There is a strong belief in our culture that influences every one of us, whether we want it to or not: If it feels good, do it. But this kind of thinking allows you to … Continue reading A Faith That Persists Above Feelings

Obey Because God Says So

Faith is being obedient even when you don’t understand. In the New Testament alone, there are at least 1,050 commands—and they’re all for your benefit. God often says things that seem confusing, such as, “Love … Continue reading Obey Because God Says So

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 Cannot Outgive God

God says we can test him through giving, specifically through tithing. Malachi 3:9-10 says, “‘You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may … Continue reading You Cannot Outgive God

Choose Faith over Fear

Moses made intentional resolutions about how to live his life, and it’s important that you do too. One of Moses’s resolutions was this: He chose to live by faith rather than by fear. You’re going … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear

Your Courage Is Contagious

It’s tough sometimes to stand up for what you know God wants and expects when others ridicule your faith. But when you stand up when everyone else is sitting down, you’ll draw unbelievers to God. … Continue reading Your Courage Is Contagious

Overcome Fear by Standing Up for God

We all have fears. Too often, though, we let those fears rule our lives and stop us from following God’s plan. When you face people and situations that threaten to destroy you and your witness … Continue reading Overcome Fear by Standing Up for God