Daily Hope Devotionals - Pain
Do You Need to Fill Up?
by Rick Warren — December 5, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Nothing is going to change in your life until you get dissatisfied with it. You have to come to the point where you say, “I’m not going to live this way anymore. I’ve had enough. … Continue reading Do You Need to Fill Up?
You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It
by Rick Warren — December 3, 2023
from Strategies for Stressful Times
Remember the story of Joseph? His brothers were jealous because he was the favorite son, so they sold Joseph into slavery. He was taken to Egypt, and for the first 40 years of his life, … Continue reading You Can’t Change It, but God Can Use It
Your Pain Often Reveals God’s Purpose
by Rick Warren — October 31, 2023
from How God Turns Setbacks into Comebacks
Your pain often reveals God’s purpose for you. God never wastes a hurt! If you’ve gone through a hurt, God wants you to help other people going through that same hurt. He can use the … Continue reading Your Pain Often Reveals God’s Purpose
God’s Presence: Your Anchor Through Any Storm
by Rick Warren — October 27, 2023
from How God Turns Setbacks into Comebacks
No one gets through life without setbacks. All of us will face storms from time to time. The real issue is how we respond. When you experience a setback, what happens next? Do setbacks dominate … Continue reading God’s Presence: Your Anchor Through Any Storm
Believe in Others Like Jesus Believes in You
by Rick Warren — October 4, 2023
from 40 Days of Love
Jesus believes in you. There is plenty of proof in the Bible! “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it … Continue reading Believe in Others Like Jesus Believes in You
Do You Have a Safety Net?
by Rick Warren — July 23, 2023
from Better Together
As a pastor, I have seen so many situations that nobody should ever have to go through alone. Nobody should ever have to wait in the hospital while a loved one is in life-or-death surgery. … Continue reading Do You Have a Safety Net?
Let Your Pain Make You Better, Not Bitter
by Rick Warren — July 20, 2023
from How to Get Through What You’re Going Through
No matter who you are, God’s number one purpose in your life is to make you more like Jesus. To do that, he’ll take you through the same things Jesus went through. Sometimes Jesus was … Continue reading Let Your Pain Make You Better, Not Bitter
How to Enter the Fellowship of the Suffering
by Rick Warren — July 19, 2023
from How to Get Through What You’re Going Through
Christians talk a lot about fellowship. But that word can mean different things—ranging from simply saying hello before a church service to serving together on a mission trip. But the deepest kind of fellowship is … Continue reading How to Enter the Fellowship of the Suffering
Small Steps Are Still Important Steps
by Rick Warren — July 18, 2023
from How to Get Through What You’re Going Through
Imagine you went into work one day at a job where you’ve dedicated 10 years of your life, and suddenly they tell you, “You’re fired. Sorry!” You would be in shock! You would be paralyzed … Continue reading Small Steps Are Still Important Steps
In Your Grief, Take the First Step to Peace
by Rick Warren — July 17, 2023
from How to Get Through What You’re Going Through
When people receive bad news, their first response is usually disbelief. We reject the truth because it’s too shocking and painful. We don’t think it’s possible. We can’t accept that it’s real. We think, “It’s … Continue reading In Your Grief, Take the First Step to Peace
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