Daily Hope Devotionals - God

Why Should You Memorize Scripture?

If you’re serious about being spiritually strong and mature, the greatest habit you can develop is memorizing Scripture. In fact, the Bible says in James 1:25 that it’s one of four habits that lead to … Continue reading Why Should You Memorize Scripture?

How You Can Be Made Right With God

The Bible says in Romans 1:17, “The Good News shows how God makes people right with himself” (NCV). How does God make you right with himself? Through Jesus. Here’s an explanation of what that means: … Continue reading How You Can Be Made Right With God

Four Ways to Pray Effectively

When you pray, it turns your attention toward God and helps you to see that he is bigger and more powerful than any of your concerns. And as you watch God answer your prayers, your … Continue reading Four Ways to Pray Effectively

Jesus Turns Your ‘Hopeless End’ Into ‘Endless Hope’

God works in your life according to your expectation. The apostle Paul knew this. He said in 2 Corinthians 1:9-10, “This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the … Continue reading Jesus Turns Your ‘Hopeless End’ Into ‘Endless Hope’

What to Do When Your Hope Dies

How do you know when hope has died in your life? You start using the word “never.” I’m never going to get married. I’m never going to graduate. I’m never going to get well. I’m … Continue reading What to Do When Your Hope Dies

In Your Delay, Remember God’s Faithfulness

When our dreams are delayed, we tend to forget things. We forget what God has done in our lives and his goodness in the past. We forget that God is with us. We forget God’s … Continue reading In Your Delay, Remember God’s Faithfulness

You May Be in a Hurry, but God Is Not

If you want to slow down your life, you’ve got to learn to trust God’s timing. When things aren’t happening as quickly as you hoped, it’s easy to get impatient. But do you know what … Continue reading You May Be in a Hurry, but God Is Not

The Best Family Reunion Ever

When I was young, I didn’t really think about heaven that much. First, it seemed so boring—at least the way the world describes it. Second, it seemed like a long way off. And third, I … Continue reading The Best Family Reunion Ever

God’s Love Is Pursuing You

Yesterday we looked at how God’s goodness follows you in life. In the same verse, King David says God’s unfailing love also pursues you. Picture a parent following a little kid around and picking up … Continue reading God’s Love Is Pursuing You

God Is Working for Your Good

Even in the middle of your hurts, habits, and hang-ups, God is watching over you. King David says to God in Psalm 23:6, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days … Continue reading God Is Working for Your Good