Daily Hope Devotionals - Joy

When you think about obedience, is “joy” a word that immediately comes to mind? Probably not. But the Bible tells us to obey God joyfully. And as it turns out, there are lots of great … Continue reading Obey God Joyfully

When we see God being kind and gracious to others, we can respond with joy rather than resentment. In the parable of the vineyard workers, that is the exact opposite of what the workers did: … Continue reading How to Rejoice in God’s Goodness to Others

God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. He wants you to grow up and become more like Jesus. His focus is on your attitude, not on making your life easy. He’s … Continue reading Why ‘Just a Little More’ Will Never Make You Happy

God never closes his storehouse until you close your mouth and stop asking. God wants to help you, but if you don’t ever ask, that’s a problem. The last time you needed a car, did … Continue reading Need Help? God Is Waiting for You to Ask

The Christmas story could have gone differently for Joseph. Think about it: God could have chosen to save Joseph a lot of confusion and pain by directly telling him about Baby Jesus. Instead, Joseph has … Continue reading Joseph Chose to Offer Grace

You’ll never find happiness in pleasure, power, possessions, positions, or prestige. You also won’t find it in success, sex, salary, or status. Those are all temporary. Permanent, ongoing happiness only comes when you give your … Continue reading To Find Joy, Give Your Life Away

Are you in financial need and waiting for God to help? God has promised to meet your financial needs. He’s just waiting for you to ask for his help! The Lord never shuts his storehouse … Continue reading Pray for It Before You Pay for It

It’s easy to give your time, energy, or money when you have a lot to spare. But the true test of generosity comes when you don’t have a surplus. Do you still give what little … Continue reading Why Should You Be Generous When You’re Stretched Thin?

Philippians 4:19 is an amazing and all-encompassing promise regarding provision. Note these two words: “God will.” It doesn’t say, “He might meet your needs.” It says, “He will take care of your needs.” It’s written … Continue reading Ask God for Help with Your Finances

When you see God providing for others, you can choose to respond with either joy or resentment. In some ways, the second half of today’s verse is much easier to do than the first half. … Continue reading How to Rejoice in God’s Goodness to Others