Daily Hope Devotionals - Goodness

God Watches Over Us

When King David declared that God’s goodness would pursue him, he wasn’t saying, “Surely only good things are going to happen to me!” He knew as well as anyone that bad things happen to good … Continue reading God Watches Over Us

God Is There in Your Darkest Valley

What things are you worried about? The economy? Your health? Your bills? Your kids? Are you worried about the future? You can find lots of reasons to be afraid in today’s world, but God promises … Continue reading God Is There in Your Darkest Valley

There’s Nothing You Can’t Bring to God in Prayer

There’s a classic TV game show called “Let’s Make a Deal” that features a simple concept: You pick what’s behind door number 1, 2, or 3, and then make a deal with the host. In … Continue reading There’s Nothing You Can’t Bring to God in Prayer

Power in Prayer Starts with Believing God’s Goodness

God wants to show you his goodness—and not just while you’re here on Earth. God wants to show you his goodness forever and ever and ever, for all of eternity. Because God is always good, … Continue reading Power in Prayer Starts with Believing God’s Goodness

How to Trust God’s Timing in Your Pain

It is not God’s job to make every moment of your life easy. If he did, you would never grow up! You’d be immature, spoiled, and incredibly self-centered. That is not what God wants for … Continue reading How to Trust God’s Timing in Your Pain

Four Ways God Answers Your Prayers

God always answers every single prayer—just not always the way you want—and he does it in one of four ways. When the request is not right, God says, “No.” Just like parents say “no” to … Continue reading Four Ways God Answers Your Prayers

God Knows Our Weaknesses and Still Loves Us

Years ago, there was a book called Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am? Well, here’s the answer: If I tell you what I’m really like and you don’t like it, I’m … Continue reading God Knows Our Weaknesses and Still Loves Us

God Forgives You. Now Forgive Yourself.

God always gives us what we need, not what we deserve. Psalm 103:10, 12 says, “He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve . … Continue reading God Forgives You. Now Forgive Yourself.

Here’s Why You Can Rejoice in Your Trials

Many people know the Bible story of Joseph, whose brothers sold him into slavery but who ended up becoming second-in-command in Egypt. Years after their betrayal, Joseph confronted his brothers and said, “You intended to … Continue reading Here’s Why You Can Rejoice in Your Trials

God Is Working All Things for Your Good

God is a good God, and he has good plans for your life. Other people have bad plans for your life, and you may make some bad plans yourself, but God only has good plans … Continue reading God Is Working All Things for Your Good