Daily Hope Devotionals - Joy

Psychologists have identified hundreds of fears that people can have. Fear is a universal problem—and it takes away your joy. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to be afraid. You have God on … Continue reading Fear Not—God Is for You!

If you’re a follower of Jesus, joy should be a way of life. Why? You’ve been completely forgiven. There’s no longer a reason for guilt or shame. Sounds like a good reason for joy to … Continue reading Live in the Joy of Forgiveness

An attitude of radical gratitude is God’s will for you because it develops your faith. How does gratitude develop your faith? It happens when times are tough—when things don’t make sense, when you can’t figure … Continue reading I Will Be Joyful In God My Savior

God never promised that life would be fair. Heaven is where everything is done God’s way; life on Earth just doesn’t work like that. We live on a broken planet. But what happens on Earth … Continue reading God Wants to Spend Eternity With You

Jesus said in John 15:14, “You are my friends if you do what I command” (NLT). You can’t say you love Jesus and then go live like the devil. You can’t say you’re a Christian … Continue reading Discover the Right Motivation for Obedience

The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:17 that God “richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment” (NIV). That’s the kind of God we serve. He gave us the world for our enjoyment! But here’s … Continue reading Enjoy What God Has Given You

God wired the universe so that happiness does not come from anything the world has to offer. Happiness comes from service. God designed you to be happiest when you are giving your life away. Why? … Continue reading Real Happiness Comes from Serving

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 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

In order to reach your goals, you have to figure out how to maintain your enthusiasm over the long haul. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” I believe that with … Continue reading How to Stay Enthusiastic for a Lifetime