Daily Hope Devotionals - Finances

Your Heart Is Where Your Money and Time Are

The Bible says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21 NIV). So where is your heart today? It’s simple, really. Your heart is wherever you put your money and time. … Continue reading Your Heart Is Where Your Money and Time Are

Invest in Your Character, Not Your Comfort

God wants you to grow spiritually and become more like Jesus Christ. One way you can do that is by taking some of your money and investing it in your personal growth. The Bible says … Continue reading Invest in Your Character, Not Your Comfort

Give to Encourage God’s Family

The Bible instructs followers of Jesus to “love one another with mutual affection” (Romans 12:10 NRSVUE). But what does that really mean? There are many ways we can do that, but one of those ways … Continue reading Give to Encourage God’s Family

For Long-term Gain, Choose Short-term Pain

If you’re going to be good at anything—if you’re going to have long-term gain—you’ve got to accept short-term pain. Anybody who’s ever played sports knows this. To end up in a championship game, you’ve got … Continue reading For Long-term Gain, Choose Short-term Pain

If You Sow Generosity, You Will Reap Generosity

The principle of sowing and reaping applies to every area of life, not just your finances. Whatever you sow in life, you’re going to reap. Whatever you deposit is going to be returned to you. … Continue reading If You Sow Generosity, You Will Reap Generosity

Hope in God, Not Your Bank Account

The only thing in all of creation that worries is a human being. Plants don’t worry. Animals don’t worry. Only human beings act as if we don’t have a heavenly Father. When you worry about … Continue reading Hope in God, Not Your Bank Account

Better to Be Poor and Honest

God does not bless dishonesty. Proverbs 16:11 says, “The Lord demands fairness in every business deal” (TLB). That includes wages, salaries, and taxes. If you want God’s blessing on your finances, you must be honest … Continue reading Better to Be Poor and Honest

Pray for It Before You Pay for It

Are you in financial need and waiting for God to help? God has promised to meet your financial needs. He’s just waiting for you to ask for his help!  One of the reasons we see … Continue reading Pray for It Before You Pay for It

Make a Plan to Manage Your Money

As a pastor for 42 years, I spoke with many couples who struggled in their marriage and were even going through a separation. And I can tell you that the number one reason couples get … Continue reading Make a Plan to Manage Your Money

Let God Tell You What to Give

When you become a person of faith, you learn to give according to what God tells you to give. You don’t limit what you give by deciding, “This is what I think I can reasonably … Continue reading Let God Tell You What to Give