Daily Hope Devotionals - Life

Your Commitments Shape Your Life

Your commitments shape your life more than anything else. Your commitments can develop you—or they can destroy you. But either way, they will define you. Tell me what you’re committed to, and I’ll tell you … Continue reading Your Commitments Shape Your Life

Spiritual Growth Begins with a Decision

God wants you to grow up. The Bible says, “We are not meant to remain as children” (Ephesians 4:14 PHILLIPS). Your heavenly Father’s goal for you is to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus … Continue reading Spiritual Growth Begins with a Decision

God Is Never in a Hurry

Be patient with God and with yourself. God’s timetable is rarely the same as yours. You’re often in a hurry—but God isn’t. It can be frustrating when it feels like the progress you’re making is … Continue reading God Is Never in a Hurry

Record What God Teaches You

As you grow to spiritual maturity, you’ll have to cooperate with God in the process. One way to do that is to believe God is working in your life, even when you don’t feel it. … Continue reading Record What God Teaches You

How to Remove and Replace Your Old Habits

The moment you give your life to Jesus, he gives you a brand-new nature. But you will still have old habits, patterns, and practices that need to be removed and replaced. It’s a lifelong process, … Continue reading How to Remove and Replace Your Old Habits

God Grows You One Step at a Time

Although God could instantly transform you, he has chosen to develop you slowly. This is how you see him work throughout the Bible. God allowed the Israelites to take over the Promised Land “little by … Continue reading God Grows You One Step at a Time

Surrender What Jesus Uncovers

It takes years for a person to grow to adulthood. It takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. Physical growth and maturity take time. The same is true for spiritual growth. The … Continue reading Surrender What Jesus Uncovers

Your Choices Control Your Calendar

Your choices are far more powerful than your circumstances. You can see that clearly in how you spend your time. You may not like how complicated and busy your life has become. But with few … Continue reading Your Choices Control Your Calendar

How to Help Someone Find Hope and Healing, Part 2

Have you ever felt that someone was a hopeless case? That they never were going to come to Christ? Maybe it was an alcoholic relative, a drug-addicted parent, or a codependent neighbor—someone with a hurt, … Continue reading How to Help Someone Find Hope and Healing, Part 2

How to Help Someone Find Hope and Healing, Part 1

Do you know someone who seems like a hopeless case—someone who seems like they’ll never come to Christ? Maybe you once thought you were a hopeless case yourself. I’ve found that a small group is … Continue reading How to Help Someone Find Hope and Healing, Part 1