Daily Hope Devotionals - Forgiveness

Jesus broke the power of sin on the cross. Romans 6:6 says, “We know that our old life died with Christ on the cross so that our sinful selves would have no power over us” … Continue reading The Cross Frees You to Forgive

If you’re still holding on to resentment, then someone is controlling you. Have you ever said, “You make me so mad”? That’s an admission that the other person is controlling you. The only way to … Continue reading Choose Grace, Not Bitterness

What’s keeping you from forgiving someone who’s hurt you? If you’ve been hurt deeply, you may hesitate to forgive because you’re not ready to trust that person again. Here’s something you need to understand: Forgiveness … Continue reading You Can Forgive Before You Trust

God’s Word tells you to let go of your hurt and resentment—and forgive others. You’ve got to release your hurt instead of rehearsing it. Here are three reasons why: Because God forgives you. In Matthew … Continue reading Why Should You Forgive?

Revealing your feeling is the beginning of emotional healing. The Bible says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16 NIV). Do you want … Continue reading Revealing Is the Beginning of Healing

You don’t have to be hesitant or shy about coming to God for forgiveness. The Bible says, “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and … Continue reading Just as if You’d Never Sinned

Surrender means leaving the future to God. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will … Continue reading Surrender Your Future to God

God doesn’t listen to prideful complaining, but he does listen to humble confessing. God responds to humility. Many people hesitate to admit their sins because they think they’re going to get punished. But God already … Continue reading The Power of Humble Confession

Since God is multidimensional, you don’t want to make your prayers one-dimensional. There are actually five dimensions of your life that you can pray about. When you pray, look backward to the cross. It’s good … Continue reading How to Pray in Five Dimensions

God always gives you what you need, not what you deserve. “He does not punish us as we deserve or repay us according to our sins and wrongs. As far as the east is from … Continue reading God Forgives Because He’s Good