Daily Hope Devotionals - Nehemiah 4

How do you defeat discouragement in your life? By following Nehemiah’s example. In Nehemiah 4, you’ll find three things you can do to resist discouragement. Reinforce weak areas. Make an honest assessment of where you … Continue reading Three Ways to Overcome Discouragement

God doesn’t want you to get discouraged and quit at the halfway point of life. He wants you to make it to the finish line. He’s called you to look up, not give up. Psalm … Continue reading Look Up—Don’t Give Up!

Have you noticed how discouragement sets in at the midpoint of almost anything you do? It’s true in parenting, marriage, school, and in your career. But God has called you to finish the race he … Continue reading Why Do You Get Discouraged?

Life is full of God-given opportunities. But with every opportunity, there will be opposition—especially in today’s increasingly divided culture. The Bible confirms it: “In fact, anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live … Continue reading How to Respond to Ridicule

One of the greatest tests of character is how you handle opposition. In fact, opposition is part of God’s will for your life; it prepares you for the opportunities ahead. The Bible says, “There is … Continue reading Why Opposition and Opportunity Go Together

Discouragement is curable. When I get discouraged, I head straight to the book of Nehemiah. This great leader of ancient Israel understood there were four reasons for discouragement. First, you get fatigued. You simply get … Continue reading How to Overcome Discouragement