Daily Hope Devotionals - Happiness

In both the U.S. and Canada, we celebrate a day of thanksgiving once a year. But God wants us to be intentional about our thankfulness every day. He wants us to develop this spiritual habit, … Continue reading How Can We Be Thankful in All Circumstances?

Too many people don’t correctly understand what it means to be blessed by God. When God blesses you in all kinds of ways, it’s an opportunity to be generous, which will result in thanksgiving to … Continue reading God Blesses You So You Can Be Generous

When you walk into a meeting, how many people are sitting there looking at their phone and texting? Our heads seem to be always down, engrossed in a video or game, and our earbuds keep … Continue reading Give the Gift of Your Attention

When Paul wrote this Scripture, he was an older man in prison in Rome. He was at the end of his life. He was an incredibly mature person. Yet he said he hadn’t arrived. If … Continue reading Happiness and Humility Go Together

Happiness is found in getting to know God a little bit better every day. In Philippians 3:10, Paul said, “For my determined purpose is that I may . . . progressively become more deeply and … Continue reading Become “Deeply and Intimately Acquainted” with God

Have you noticed how easily you can lose your joy over some little thing? It’s usually the small irritations that cause you to lose your happiness. Somebody cuts you off in the middle of the … Continue reading Know What Counts—and What Doesn’t

Legalism will rob you of happiness. It’s the attitude that you have to prove your love to God, which means you have to make sure you do everything exactly right. It’s thinking you have to … Continue reading Remind Yourself of God’s Grace, and Relax In It

The Bible says God completely accepts you and loves you unconditionally, and as you understand that truth, it will change your life. You will never, ever be the same again. One of the first things … Continue reading Say Goodbye to Shame

Instead of focusing on what you don’t have and what didn’t happen, you can choose to be grateful for what you do have and what has happened. This doesn’t come naturally, not even for the … Continue reading Learn to Be Content

How do you rest in God’s goodness? How do you experience the abundant life he has for you? Here are four daily habits that will help move you from overwhelmed to overflowing. Stay connected to … Continue reading Four Habits to Rest in God’s Goodness