Daily Hope Devotionals - Focus
It’s Not About You
by Rick Warren — February 2, 2024
from Rethinking Your Life
The more you lead a self-focused life, the more you’re prone to discouragement. Every time you forget that it’s not about you, you’re going to get prideful or fearful or bitter. Those feelings will always … Continue reading It’s Not About You
How to Defeat Discouragement
by Rick Warren — January 31, 2024
from Rethinking Your Life
Do you know that God loves you? Maybe you’ve heard that truth all your life! But if you know God loves you, do you sense and recognize God’s love? When you stop believing you are … Continue reading How to Defeat Discouragement
What Makes You Vulnerable to Temptation?
by Rick Warren — January 27, 2024
from Rethinking Your Life
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?
Focus on Living for an Audience of One
by Rick Warren — January 17, 2024
from Rethinking Your Life
When you’re always worried about what other people think of you, you can’t be what God wants you to be. But when you learn to think like Jesus, you won’t worry about pleasing everyone. Jesus … Continue reading Focus on Living for an Audience of One
With the Mind of Christ, You’ll Never Feel Alone
by Rick Warren — January 16, 2024
from Rethinking Your Life
Having the mind of Christ means always being aware that God is with you. We see this in the life of Jesus. Jesus lived in the presence of God and stayed connected to the favor … Continue reading With the Mind of Christ, You’ll Never Feel Alone
When Love Is Your Motivation, There Is No Fear
by Rick Warren — December 29, 2023
from God’s Amazing Promises
A lot of people think the opposite of fear is faith. It’s not! The opposite of fear is love. Love moves against fear. When love comes in the front door of your heart, fear goes … Continue reading When Love Is Your Motivation, There Is No Fear
Shift Your Focus to Heaven and God’s Love
by Rick Warren — December 26, 2023
from Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
God’s plan for the universe and for you isn’t finished yet. One day, Jesus will return to complete God’s plan and take his followers to heaven. On the night before Jesus was crucified, he gathered … Continue reading Shift Your Focus to Heaven and God’s Love
Make Time for What Matters at Christmas
by Rick Warren — December 19, 2023
from Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
This Christmas, consider doing less, not more. By simplifying your life, you’ll have more enjoyment, more fulfillment, and less stress. At one of the busiest times of the year, we need to make sure we’re … Continue reading Make Time for What Matters at Christmas
This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior
by Rick Warren — December 16, 2023
from Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
Nobody’s perfect. That’s pretty common knowledge! I’ve met thousands of people as I’ve traveled around the world, and I’ve never met anybody who claimed to be sinless. I don’t measure up to my own standards, … Continue reading This Christmas, Get to Know Your Savior
What to Do When You Start to Worry
by Rick Warren — December 15, 2023
from Jesus Came to Light Up Your Life
You may not hear the word “fret” much anymore. It’s an older word that just means “worry.” When you fret, you get stressed out, anxious, and impatient. You worry because things are either happening too … Continue reading What to Do When You Start to Worry
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