Daily Hope Devotionals - Healthy Living

The Power of Grateful Prayers

In Philippians 4:6-7 you’ll find one of the most difficult teachings to obey in the entire Bible: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all … Continue reading The Power of Grateful Prayers

Have Radical Gratitude in All Circumstances

In many cultures around the world, people set aside certain days or seasons for giving thanks.  But God wants you to be intentional about your thankfulness every day. He wants you to develop this spiritual … Continue reading Have Radical Gratitude in All Circumstances

To Be Happy, Learn to Collaborate

Happiness isn’t a matter of luck; it’s a matter of learning. To live a happier life, you need to learn how to work well with others. I call this the skill of collaboration. It’s an … Continue reading To Be Happy, Learn to Collaborate

Trustworthy People Are Happy People

If you want to be happy, become a person who people can trust. Paul used Timothy as an example of someone who was reliable, consistent, and dependable: “You know that Timothy has proved himself, because … Continue reading Trustworthy People Are Happy People

The Starting Point for Happiness

If you truly want to be happy in life, you’ve got to care about the needs of those around you—and move the focus away from yourself. That’s the starting point for all happiness. Paul looks … Continue reading The Starting Point for Happiness

Give the Gift of Your Attention

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

Make the Choice to Rejoice

When things are falling apart, don’t try to work it out yourself. Let God put the pieces back together. If you’re facing a problem, you’ve got two options: You can worship, or you can worry. … Continue reading Make the Choice to Rejoice

You Don’t Need Someone’s Approval to Be Happy

You can be happy in life if you don’t let other people control your attitude. In Philippians 1:15-17, Paul talks about different kinds of people who are affecting his ministry while he is a prisoner … Continue reading You Don’t Need Someone’s Approval to Be Happy

The More Grateful You Are, the Happier You’ll Be

If you want to have healthy relationships, start with an attitude of gratitude. You will be far happier and enjoy your relationships more if you develop the habit of being grateful for the people in … Continue reading The More Grateful You Are, the Happier You’ll Be

How to Be Patient with People’s Progress

When my kids were little, they would bring pictures to me that they had drawn and say, “What do you think of this, Daddy?” I would tell them, “That’s perfect! It looks great.” When I … Continue reading How to Be Patient with People’s Progress