Daily Hope Devotionals - Habits

The secret to personal change is not willpower. The secret is to know and face the truth. You must know and face the truth about yourself, your relationships, and your own nature. Nothing will change … Continue reading If You Want to Change, You Have to Face the Truth

Want to know something you can do every day that will certainly lead to God’s blessing? Spend time with him. God blesses those who meet with him daily. The Bible says, “Blessed are those who … Continue reading God Blesses Those Who Meet with Him Daily

Blaming stress on external forces is easy. We think we’re stressed because of work or relationships or health struggles. But stress doesn’t come from what’s on the outside. Stress takes place between our ears. You’ll … Continue reading You Win or Lose the Battle Against Stress in Your Mind

You can’t reduce stress in your life unless you change how you think. Our stress doesn’t come from the outside but from the inside. Your mind is a special gift from God. It’s capable of … Continue reading Change Your Thinking to Reduce Stress

If you want your prayers to be effective, you need to learn to be a good listener. Why? Because prayer is a conversation. While you may not hear God’s voice when you pray, he has … Continue reading Learn to Be a Better Listener

If you want to be wise, learn to ask wise questions—and then listen. Proverbs 20:5 says, “People’s thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there” (NCV). In … Continue reading Wise People Ask Questions and Then Listen

If you want to become wise, the first thing you have to do is feast on God’s Word every day. Proverbs 2:6 says, “It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and … Continue reading Fill Your Mind with Biblical Truth

As you grow to spiritual maturity, you will have to cooperate with God in the process. One way to do that is to believe God is working in your life, even when you don’t feel … Continue reading Create a Spiritual Growth Chart

While you were given a brand-new nature at the moment of conversion, you still have old habits, patterns, and practices that need to be removed and replaced. Let go of the fears that keep you … Continue reading How to Remove and Replace Your Old Habits

Although God could instantly transform us, he has chosen to develop us slowly. Jesus was deliberate in developing his disciples, just as God allowed the Israelites to take over the Promised Land “little by little” … Continue reading God Grows Us One Step at a Time