Daily Hope Devotionals - Hope

It’s easy to worship God when things are going great in your life—when he’s provided food, friends, family, health, and happy situations. But circumstances are not always pleasant. How do you worship God then? What … Continue reading God Is Real, No Matter How You Feel

When you feel hopeless, it seems counterproductive to express gratitude. Why would you feel grateful when you’ve hit rock bottom? Just ask Jonah. At the end of his prayer from the belly of the big … Continue reading Thanking God Ahead of Time

When we’re in trouble, we’re often tempted to find some sort of quick fix—or at least something that will relieve our stress. People’s families may be falling apart. Their finances may be falling apart. Their … Continue reading Don’t Settle for False Fixes

When you’re experiencing hopelessness, one of the most important steps you can take is to identify the cause. In other words, instead of wrestling with a vague sense of hopelessness, try to figure out where … Continue reading Identifying the Causes of Hopelessness

When you feel hopeless, choose to think about the one thing you know will lift your spirit: the goodness of God. How did Jonah do it? “When I had lost all hope, I turned my … Continue reading Focus on God’s Goodness in Your Darkest Days

When you know what’s causing your hopelessness, you can begin to pray specifically for what you need. That’s how God wants you to talk with him. And as you pray specifically, I encourage you to … Continue reading When You Feel Hopeless, Pray Specifically

When you pray, do you only tell God what you think he wants to hear? Maybe you start with a simple, “Hi, God. How’s it going? I hope you had a good day today.” Then … Continue reading When You Feel Hopeless, Pray Passionately

Have you ever felt swallowed up by life? Maybe you were surrounded by depression, conflict, worry, or guilt—and you felt hopeless. I hope you’re not feeling that way right now, but at some point you … Continue reading When You Feel Hopeless, Start with Prayer

If you’re going to anchor your soul to something that never changes, then you need to treat God’s Word as a gift. The Bible says, “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down … Continue reading Five Ways God’s Word Is a Gift

Have you ever wondered who put Jesus on the cross? It wasn’t Judas or Caiaphas. It wasn’t Pilate. It wasn’t even the religious leaders who hated Jesus. This may shock you, but there are two … Continue reading Easter Means No More Condemnation