Daily Hope Devotionals - How God Turns Setbacks into Comebacks

Emotional exhaustion isn’t new. It’s also not something foreign to the Bible. Just read the book of Lamentations. When Jeremiah wrote the book, Jerusalem had been captured. The Israelites were in exile. Everything Jeremiah held … Continue reading SUGAR That Refuels

Yesterday I shared with you 10 signs that you might be emotionally exhausted. All of them came from the experience of Elijah, one of the great prophets of the Old Testament. So, what do you … Continue reading God’s Remedy for Your Emotional Exhaustion

Everyone goes through times where their emotional tanks are empty—even great heroes of the Bible. Consider the experience of Elijah, one of the most important prophets in the history of Israel. After a highlight of … Continue reading 10 Signs You’re Emotionally Exhausted

When we experience a setback, we tend to focus on the wrong place. We look at the bank account. We keep our eyes on others in our lives. We put our attention on what we … Continue reading Lean on God’s Promises When Troubles Hit

No one gets to live a life without setbacks. All of us will face storms from time to time. The real issue is how we respond. What happens next? Do setbacks dominate you? Do you … Continue reading God’s Presence: Your Anchor through Any Storm

Sometimes a setback is rooted in your own actions or choices. You made a mistake. You did something that hurt another person. You disobeyed God. And now you’re facing a storm because of it. But … Continue reading Setbacks Can’t Derail God’s Purpose

When we experience setbacks, our most common response is our worst response: We want to withdraw, to build a wall around ourselves, to push people away. But that’s the last thing we should do. When … Continue reading Why You Need Others in Tough Times

When you hit a setback, it’s okay to tell God you’re mad, you’re sad, or you’re depressed. It’s okay to express all your emotions to God. Just don’t get bitter. Bitterness is saying you don’t … Continue reading When Setbacks Come, Don’t Get Bitter—Get the Big Picture

You’ve just had an awful setback. You’ve lost a job. You’ve ended a relationship. You’ve failed in some way. What do you next? Do you just grin and bear it? Do you tell God what … Continue reading God Can Handle Your Honesty

We all suffer setbacks at work from time to time. But sometimes the simplest step from setback to comeback is just two words: Obey God. God has told you something that’s illogical and foolish. It … Continue reading Finding God’s Best on the Other Side of Obedience