Daily Hope Devotionals - Joy

To Bear Fruit, Get Connected

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

Right Thinking Leads to Happiness

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

Thank God for All He Has Done

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

Pray About Everything

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

Pray Instead of Worry

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 Healing, Ask God for Help

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

Generosity Leads to Joy

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

Worship God by Using Your Gifts

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

God Wants to Spend Eternity with You

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

God’s Love Is Forever

No matter how bad life gets, you can rest in one important truth: God won’t stop loving you. You’ll have things go right. You’ll have things go wrong. But God’s love will never end—you can … Continue reading God’s Love Is Forever