Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 20
Jesus Protects and Directs You
by Rick Warren — January 26, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
Sheep are essentially defenseless animals, so a shepherd carries a few tools to care for and protect his sheep. He has a rod for guarding and protecting, and he uses a staff with a little … Continue reading Jesus Protects and Directs You
Real Happiness Comes from Serving
by Rick Warren — June 16, 2022
from The Habits of Happiness
God wired the universe so that happiness does not come from anything the world has to offer. Happiness comes from service. God designed you to be happiest when you are giving your life away. Why? … Continue reading Real Happiness Comes from Serving
Five Reasons to Serve God
by Rick Warren — March 1, 2022
from This Is Us
How do you serve God? By serving others. In the parable of the sheep and the goats, Jesus said, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you … Continue reading Five Reasons to Serve God
Recover Your Vision with Prayer
by Rick Warren — July 27, 2021
from Life's Healing Choices
How is your perspective these days? You may be living with a sense of contentment and gratitude. If that’s you—great! But if you’re stuck in a negative pattern of thinking and have lost your sense … Continue reading Recover Your Vision with Prayer
When You Envy, You’re in a Battle with God
by Rick Warren — February 26, 2020
When it looks like God’s blessing somebody in a way that he’s not blessing you, relax and trust God. Believe that he knows what’s best for you, and trust him when life seems unfair. One … Continue reading When You Envy, You’re in a Battle with God
Get to Know Others So You Won’t Envy Them
by Rick Warren — February 23, 2020
The key to overcoming envy is to stop comparing yourself to others. Comparing is the root of all envy. And it was the first mistake made in the parable of the vineyard workers: The ones … Continue reading Get to Know Others So You Won’t Envy Them
The Key to Improving Your Relationships
by Rick Warren — November 12, 2019
Do you want to know the key to better relationships in life? You must learn to serve. The root of most relational problems is self-centeredness. You must deal with other issues, but the root is … Continue reading The Key to Improving Your Relationships
Spiritual Maturity Is Never an End in Itself
by Rick Warren — August 17, 2019
Service is not something you tack onto your schedule to fill up your “spare time.” It is the heart of the Christian life. Jesus came “to serve” and “to give”—and those two verbs should define … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity Is Never an End in Itself
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