Daily Hope Devotionals - Joy

Over the last couple days, we’ve been looking at what people actually lose when they are spiritually lost. Not only do they lose their direction, protection, and potential, but they also lose their happiness. When … Continue reading Are You Ready to Return?

Have you noticed that fear makes you miserable? Looking at your life and the future with eyes of fear will never produce joy. After the spies gave their reports of the Promised Land to Moses—most … Continue reading Four Signs Fear Is Affecting Your Vision

On the night before his death, Jesus instructed his followers: “Live in me, and I will live in you. A branch cannot produce any fruit by itself. It has to stay attached to the vine. … Continue reading To Bear Fruit, Get Connected

God’s recipe for happiness isn’t a one-shot formula. It’s something you need to follow every day: Worry about nothing, pray about everything, thank God for anything—and, lastly, keep your mind on the right things. If … Continue reading Right Thinking Leads to Happiness

Many people have one goal in life: to be happy. But they often go about it the wrong way. There’s good news, though. God has a four-part formula for happiness that will help you be … Continue reading Thank God for All He Has Done

I’ve traveled all over the world, and I’ve never met a person with a strong prayer life who is habitually unhappy. People who have strong prayer lives take everything to the Lord—their problems, concerns, needs, … Continue reading Pray About Everything

Contrary to popular opinion, God wants you to be happy. Many people don’t believe that to be true; they think the more dull you are, the more spiritual you are. But the Bible says, “Happy … Continue reading Pray Instead of Worry

If you need something in your life healed or restored, you need to first humble yourself and then admit you’re not in control. You can’t do it on your own! Then ask God for help. … Continue reading If You Need Healing, Ask God for Help

Do you want to be known as a joyful person? I don’t mean someone who is always happy. That’s just not possible. I mean someone who has the joy of the Lord, whose hope is … Continue reading Generosity Leads to Joy

When you use the gifts God has given you, it’s an act of worship. What makes God smile? Some people think God only smiles when you’re praying, singing praises, or going to church. The truth … Continue reading Worship God by Using Your Gifts