Daily Hope Devotionals - Happiness

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

Generosity isn’t about your wealth. It’s about your willingness to help others, to show love to others, and to honor God. In 2 Corinthians 9:7, God gives us three characteristics of an authentic generosity: “You … Continue reading What Biblical Generosity Looks Like

God wants you to live in freedom. Let that sink in for a bit. In fact, the Bible says, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free” (Galatians 5:13 NIV). Freedom is your … Continue reading You Are Called to Be Free

Every one of us has a good reason to feel guilt. No one does everything right! We hurt other people. We act selfishly. Often the most unkind things we say are to the people we … Continue reading There’s Only One Way to Get Rid of Guilt

God is using money to test you. He doesn’t just automatically give his blessings to anybody. He tests you first to see if you’re responsible. If he can trust you with material possessions, then he … Continue reading Money: God’s Favorite Way to Test You