Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 11

Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of yourself less. When you stay focused on God and helping other people, you naturally think about yourself less. Why would anybody choose to think of … Continue reading Four Promises for the Humble

In a 21st century world where we’re overworked, overstressed, and over-scheduled, this may be one of the most significant and freeing sentences you’ll ever read: You have just enough time to do God’s will. That … Continue reading Just Enough Time to Do God’s Will

Everyone wants to know the antidote to anxiety because we all experience it. We live in stressful times and rest for our bodies and souls seems elusive. But it’s not a secret: Jesus wants you … Continue reading Follow the Gentle Ways of Jesus

Are you feeling overloaded? You may be trying to control things too much. We do it all the time, sometimes without realizing it. Even when we don’t try to, we act subconsciously as if it … Continue reading Jesus Wants to Share Your Load

When Jesus says, “Come to me and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28 CEV), what kind of rest is he talking about? Jesus offers a rest for your soul that’s much deeper than physical … Continue reading Is Your Soul Weary? Come to Jesus

Nothing is going to change in your life until you get dissatisfied with it. You have to come to the point where you say, “I’m not going to live this way anymore. I’ve had enough. … Continue reading Do You Need to Fill Up?

Gentleness is important for so many reasons. It defuses conflict. It disarms critics. It’s persuasive. It’s attractive. It communicates love. Most importantly, gentleness makes you more like Jesus. In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says, “Come to … Continue reading Learn How to Be Gentle by Walking With Jesus

Gentleness is a prerequisite to leadership. No matter where you want to be a leader—in church, government, business, home, school, or your community—you first have to be gentle.  Proverbs 11:16 says, “A woman of gentle … Continue reading Effective Leadership Is Gentle

No matter what part of the world you’re reading this from today, it’s likely you’re living in a culture that’s stressed out. This is not anything new. People have always dealt with stress. In the … Continue reading How Do Gentleness and Humility Reduce Stress?

If you’re living life on overload, here’s one reason why: You’re trying to control too much. You think it all depends on you. You believe things like, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me. … Continue reading Get Rid of Your Stress by Giving Up Control