Daily Hope Devotionals - Mind

You Need a New Soundtrack

People really don’t forget anything. Stored somewhere in your mind, you’ll find the date of your anniversary, the score of the Super Bowl when you were 10, and the day your child lost his first … Continue reading You Need a New Soundtrack

The Battle for Sexual Purity Starts in Your Mind

Every temptation starts in the mind. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (NCV). The battle for sexual purity is won or lost in your mind. Anytime you … Continue reading The Battle for Sexual Purity Starts in Your Mind

You’re Responsible for What Fills Your Mind

Our minds control everything else about us. Our thoughts influence our feelings. And our feelings impact our actions. What you think matters, because everything starts in the mind. To be a responsible person, you have … Continue reading You’re Responsible for What Fills Your Mind

Your Faith Requires Imagination

When you can’t see something physically, you have to imagine it in your mind. That’s why imagination is essential to living by faith. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and … Continue reading Your Faith Requires Imagination

Satan Is Real

You have an enemy—and it may not be who you think it is. It’s not the person you’re competing against at work. It’s not the difficult neighbor. It’s not your ex-spouse. Your enemy isn’t human … Continue reading Satan Is Real

It’s Time to Change Your Mind

Changing your life requires new thinking. The battle to change the defects in your life is always a mental battle. It starts in the mind—and that’s where the battle is won or lost. Ephesians 4:23 … Continue reading It’s Time to Change Your Mind

The Power of Eternal Thinking

A famous Harvard study once showed a direct connection between long-term thinking and success. It revealed that the more people focus on short-term gain, the more likely they are to fail. Those who focus on … Continue reading The Power of Eternal Thinking

You Have the Power to Say ‘No’

Some people today insist that we should just give in to any desire that comes our way. If it feels good, do it! If it serves you, go for it! If everyone else is doing … Continue reading You Have the Power to Say ‘No’

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

You haven’t been sentenced to a life of frustration and stress. You don’t have to be stuck in your hurts, habits, and hang-ups. God has something far better for you. We all want peace and … Continue reading Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Are You Hiding God’s Word on Your Shelf or in Your Heart?

The more of God’s Word you get into your mind, the more defenses you will have against persistent temptation. In fact, the Bible is part of your emergency kit for temptation. The Bible calls this … Continue reading Are You Hiding God’s Word on Your Shelf or in Your Heart?