Daily Hope Devotionals - Living in the Goodness of God

Your Work Does Not Prove Your Worth

When you find yourself stuck in a cycle of overworking, you need to remember your value to God. This is the exact opposite of basing your worth on your work, your career, or your full-time … Continue reading Your Work Does Not Prove Your Worth

Resistance to Rest Is Immaturity

When we started Saddleback Church, I was working 18 hours a day. We hosted people in our home twice a week, every week. On the last Sunday of the first year, I stood up to … Continue reading Resistance to Rest Is Immaturity

God Wants You to Rest

Are you always in a hurry? Is your to-do list unrealistically long? Has more than one person ever told you to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you relax? Do you have to get … Continue reading God Wants You to Rest

Four Steps to Help You Stop Worrying

It takes more than willpower to stop worrying—but you already know that, because you’ve already tried it. You’ve thought, “I shouldn’t worry about this,” yet it stays on your mind. Here are four steps to … Continue reading Four Steps to Help You Stop Worrying

Trust Jesus One Day at a Time

There are two days you should never worry about: yesterday and tomorrow. Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34 … Continue reading Trust Jesus One Day at a Time

Meditate on God’s Word, Not Your Worries

When you are worried, don’t repress it, suppress it, or deny it. Instead, confess it. Talk to God about it. If you try to push down worries, you’re going to get sick. It’s like shaking … Continue reading Meditate on God’s Word, Not Your Worries

The More You Trust God, the Less You’ll Worry

You know what it’s like to live in constant worry, don’t you? You feel uptight, your stomach seems tied in knots, and your whole body is tense. But you don’t have to live that way. … Continue reading The More You Trust God, the Less You’ll Worry

How to Stop the Worry Habit

God is the source of everything you need to live. He is the Good Shepherd who feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. You don’t have to look anywhere else. You don’t have to … Continue reading How to Stop the Worry Habit

Hope Is Believing in God’s Goodness

God has only good plans for your life. He never has, and he never will have bad plans for you. Yet, many people miss God’s plan for their lives because they don’t trust God. Instead, … Continue reading Hope Is Believing in God’s Goodness

Even in the Worst Times, God Is Good

Not everything that happens in your life is good. But God is good—and he is pouring his goodness into your life. Circumstances may be very difficult in your life right now, but God can take … Continue reading Even in the Worst Times, God Is Good