Daily Hope Devotionals - Love

When you’re persecuted, harassed, or facing opposition, you need to respond with a blessing. Jesus says in Luke 6:27-29, “Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray … Continue reading Do Good to Those Who Oppose You

God extends his mercy to us, even though we don’t deserve it and can’t earn it. All we have to do is ask for it: “O Lord, you are so good and kind, so ready … Continue reading Make a Plan to Be Merciful

Would you like to see your relationships transformed? Then become an agent of mercy.  Here are seven characteristics of mercy that God wants you to learn and apply in your life:  1. Mercy means being … Continue reading Seven Characteristics of Mercy

Gentleness diffuses conflict. It disarms critics. It’s persuasive. It’s attractive. And gentleness communicates love. If you’re married, the quickest way to improve your marriage is to start talking to your spouse more gently. It’ll do … Continue reading Show Your Love by Being Gentle

God is always at work in the world. But the most important thing he’s doing is building a family to love forever. God has been planning his family since before he created the universe. In … Continue reading What in the World Is God Doing?

If you allow it to, pain will deepen and mature your love for God and others because suffering helps you become sensitive to the suffering around you. Pain can turn the most self-centered people into … Continue reading Suffering Can Deepen Your Fellowship

We’ve been looking at the truths you need to remember if you want to focus your life and strengthen your relationships. We’ve learned that the best use of life is love and that the best … Continue reading The Best Time to Love Is Now

It’s easy to go through life stressed and overloaded. But getting your relationships right is one significant way to reduce the stress you feel. Yesterday we looked at one truth about life and relationships: The … Continue reading The Best Expression of Love Is Time

Human beings have an amazing capacity to both remember and forget. We remember every single little hurt we’ve ever experienced—but we forget the lessons those hurts taught us. And so, we end up needing to … Continue reading The Best Use of Life Is Love

The Bible tells you to “rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15 ESV). Have you noticed that the second part of that sentence is easy, but the first part can … Continue reading Love Celebrates God’s Goodness to Others