Daily Hope Devotionals - Matthew 9

Exercise Faith by Setting Goals

Most of what you do on a daily basis won’t matter in five minutes, much less five years. It may hurt to admit it, but you—along with everyone else—do a lot that really doesn’t matter. … Continue reading Exercise Faith by Setting Goals

How to Set Goals in Uncertain Times

God is not moved by your complaints, regrets, or wishes. But he is moved by your faith. Matthew 9:29 says, “According to your faith let it be done to you” (NIV). You know you’re acting … Continue reading How to Set Goals in Uncertain Times

Choose Faith over Fear

Moses made some intentional resolutions about how to live his life, and it’s important that you do too. One of Moses’s resolutions was this: He chose to live by faith rather than by fear. You’re … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear

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

Trust God to Do Great Things

Everything is possible with God. “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’” (Matthew 19:26 NIV). Why did Saddleback Church launch the PEACE Plan? What … Continue reading Trust God to Do Great Things

Faith Is Thanking God in Advance

Faith is not just believing God can do something. Faith is not just hoping he will do something. Faith is thanking God in advance. Jesus said, “When you pray and ask for something, believe that … Continue reading Faith Is Thanking God in Advance

Don’t Give Up on God’s Dream

Failure is never final. You’re never a failure until you quit, and it’s always too soon to quit! You don’t determine a person’s greatness by their talent, wealth, or education. You determine a person’s greatness … Continue reading Don’t Give Up on God’s Dream

Grow, Sow, and Go in Faith

God wants you to focus on growing, sowing, and going in faith. First, God wants you to grow in faith. He doesn’t want you to be a spiritual baby. The Bible says in Colossians 2:7: … Continue reading Grow, Sow, and Go in Faith

How Should Christians Measure Success?

I would rather attempt to do something great with my life and fail than attempt to do nothing with my life and succeed. Yet, that’s where most people are! They’re drifting through life. They have … Continue reading How Should Christians Measure Success?

Choose Faith over Fear

Either we live by faith or we live by fear. The Bible says of Moses in Hebrews 11:27, “By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who … Continue reading Choose Faith over Fear