Daily Hope Devotionals - Pain
There Is More to Your Story
by Rick Warren — December 13, 2024
from Leaving a Lasting Legacy
As believers, we have hope because we’re going to live forever in heaven with God. Death is not the end. There is more to the story! One day your heart will stop beating, and that … Continue reading There Is More to Your Story
For Long-term Gain, Choose Short-term Pain
by Rick Warren — November 16, 2024
from God's Vision for the Rest of Your Life
If you’re going to be good at anything—if you’re going to have long-term gain—you’ve got to accept short-term pain. Anybody who’s ever played sports knows this. To end up in a championship game, you’ve got … Continue reading For Long-term Gain, Choose Short-term Pain
The Fire Is for Refining
by Rick Warren — October 27, 2024
from Unshakable!
When Daniel and his friends went through the fire, they didn’t burn up. Their clothes didn’t get singed. They didn’t even smell like fire! The only thing that got burned up were the manmade ropes … Continue reading The Fire Is for Refining
Pain Is Part of the Process to Spiritual Maturity
by Rick Warren — October 11, 2024
from Unshakable!
God wants to use everything, even the bad things in your life, to bring about good. To thrive rather than just survive in a hostile culture, you need to see how God can turn your … Continue reading Pain Is Part of the Process to Spiritual Maturity
Your Problems Can Be for Your Good
by Rick Warren — October 10, 2024
from Unshakable!
Did you know that pain can protect you from something worse? You might face a problem, but it’s actually preventing a bigger issue. Maybe you didn’t get a job you wanted, maybe you missed an … Continue reading Your Problems Can Be for Your Good
God Uses Problems to Correct You
by Rick Warren — October 9, 2024
from Unshakable!
Correction is essential for growth. Did you benefit from correction growing up? Of course you did. It’s how we all learned to walk, talk, eat, bathe, read, write, and everything else. A parent that doesn’t … Continue reading God Uses Problems to Correct You
To Hear God’s Voice, Keep the Channel Open
by Rick Warren — October 5, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
God designed you to hear his voice. In a sense, there is a “receiver” in you that allows you to get guidance from God. What channels does God use? The primary way that God speaks … Continue reading To Hear God’s Voice, Keep the Channel Open
Don’t Stop Asking for Healing
by Rick Warren — September 29, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
If something in your life needs to be healed or restored, you should first humble yourself and then admit you’re not in control. You tell God you can’t do it on your own. Then ask … Continue reading Don’t Stop Asking for Healing
When God Doesn’t Take the Pain Away
by Rick Warren — September 27, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
I was born with a brain disorder that, among other things, makes public speaking painful. Essentially, my brain runs extremely hot and fast, and it causes all kinds of problems in my body. For 50 … Continue reading When God Doesn’t Take the Pain Away
Three Things to Pray in Your Pain
by Rick Warren — September 26, 2024
from 40 Days of Prayer
The night before he went to the cross, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. He knew he was going to face torture, suffering, and death on the cross the next day. He didn’t want … Continue reading Three Things to Pray in Your Pain
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