Daily Hope Devotionals - Guidance
Why Pain Keeps You from Greater Harm
by Rick Warren — March 16, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
Sometimes God uses pain to protect you and guard you. Pain in one area can keep you from having an even worse pain in another area; it protects you from greater harm. In this way, … Continue reading Why Pain Keeps You from Greater Harm
God’s Correction Is Not Punishment
by Rick Warren — March 15, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
Do you know the difference between correction and punishment? Punishment is a penalty for the past, and correction is training for the future. Correction is discipline, not punishment. When something bad happens, we often think … Continue reading God’s Correction Is Not Punishment
Pain Can Point You Toward Your Purpose
by Rick Warren — March 14, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
Even when you’re not aware of it, God is directing your life. Proverbs 16:9 says, “A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps” (GW). God likes to direct you through … Continue reading Pain Can Point You Toward Your Purpose
Goodness and Mercy Will Always Follow You
by Rick Warren — February 8, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
When you put your trust in Jesus, you never need to fear the future. His goodness and mercy are with you every day. You’re following the Good Shepherd, and he is out in front … Continue reading Goodness and Mercy Will Always Follow You
How Jesus Treats His Sheep
by Rick Warren — January 27, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
Yesterday we looked at how the goodness of God directs and protects you. Today we’ll look at three more benefits of God’s goodness: how he guides, guards, and saves you through Jesus, the Good Shepherd. … Continue reading How Jesus Treats His Sheep
Jesus Protects and Directs You
by Rick Warren — January 26, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
Sheep are essentially defenseless animals, so a shepherd carries a few tools to care for and protect his sheep. He has a rod for guarding and protecting, and he uses a staff with a little … Continue reading Jesus Protects and Directs You
God’s Guidance Won’t Leave You Confused
by Rick Warren — January 15, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
The Bible says God actively works through your circumstances. But you cannot judge your situation apart from God’s wisdom. In other words, you must leave it up to God to interpret your circumstances. Only he … Continue reading God’s Guidance Won’t Leave You Confused
Stop Following a Culture That Doesn’t Follow God
by Rick Warren — January 14, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
There are two verses in the Bible that are written by the same author but seem to send opposite messages: 1 John 2:15 says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If … Continue reading Stop Following a Culture That Doesn’t Follow God
Why Do You Need a Mentor?
by Rick Warren — December 9, 2022
from Building Character
Even superstars need coaches. The top singers in the world have voice coaches, and the top Olympic athletes have coaches. The top CEOs have business coaches. Coaches help you maximize your strengths and minimize your … Continue reading Why Do You Need a Mentor?
Seven Steps for Godly Planning
by Rick Warren — November 13, 2022
from Building a Better Future
We’ve been looking at Nehemiah’s model for making God-inspired plans. So far, we’ve learned five steps: Step 1: Ask God for favor on your life. Step 2: Prepare for an opportunity, and then wait. Step … Continue reading Seven Steps for Godly Planning
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