Daily Hope Devotionals - Jesus Model

God Wants to Give You Freedom

The world defines freedom as a life without any restraint: “I can do anything I want to do and say anything I want to say without anybody ordering me around.” Everybody else may get burned … Continue reading God Wants to Give You Freedom

God Says to Come as You Are

Everything that Jesus did for you, he did out of love. The Bible says that God made you to love you. The only reason you’re alive is because you were made to be loved by … Continue reading God Says to Come as You Are

You Are the Object of God’s Love

God loves you so much that he sent Jesus on a mission of love with a message of love. The Bible doesn’t say God has love; it says God is love. Love is his nature; … Continue reading You Are the Object of God’s Love

Change Relationships through Prayer

Do you ever wonder if prayer really works? You’re praying about something and Satan whispers to you, “Who do you think you are? What do you think you’re doing? God is not listening. Don’t waste … Continue reading Change Relationships through Prayer

Start with the Needs of Others

If you want to connect with people, you start with their needs, not your own. Start with their hurts, not your own. Start with what they want, not what you want. There’s an old Chinese … Continue reading Start with the Needs of Others

Accept Others as Christ Accepted You

God accepts us, despite our messy lives, impure motives, and irritating attitudes. One of the ways we reflect God’s love and bring him glory is to accept one another just as he accepts us. This … Continue reading Accept Others as Christ Accepted You

Don’t Just Believe. Belong!

You are called to belong, not just believe. Even in the perfect, sinless environment of Eden, God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18 NIV). We are created for … Continue reading Don’t Just Believe. Belong!

The Power of a Focused Life

If you want God to use you in great ways, you need focus. The more focused you are, the more effective you’ll be—and the more God will use you. There’s awesome power in a focused … Continue reading The Power of a Focused Life

Train Your Mind to Remember God

The Bible tells us to “pray all the time” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 The Message). How is it possible to do this? One way is to use “breath prayers” throughout the day, as many Christians have … Continue reading Train Your Mind to Remember God

You Need Friends Who Will Help You Succeed

Real friends bring out the best in each other. They encourage and motivate one another to reach their goals. Friends who will cheer you on to success are a critical part of fulfilling your purpose … Continue reading You Need Friends Who Will Help You Succeed