Daily Hope Devotionals - Patience

God isn’t in a hurry with your spiritual growth. You may think he’s in a hurry, but he’s not. He’s using your current circumstances to develop your character and make you stronger. He’s patient. Most … Continue reading God Is Never in a Hurry

You must not refuse to give up on the dream God gives you. Keep going, whether you feel like it or not. Don’t quit in the middle—sustain it for the long haul. It’s the middle … Continue reading When You’re Tempted to Quit on God’s Dream, Keep Going

If you don’t make plans in life, you’re just going to drift. As we’ve been learning in Genesis 24, the story of Eleazar gives helpful steps for getting where you want to go. We’ve already … Continue reading Patience and Persistence Will Bring Success

When it comes to your giving, there are two principles you need to remember, and they’re based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-8: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap … Continue reading Sow Generously to Reap Generously

When you’re asked to do something that seems impossible, start by refusing to panic and by getting all the facts. Then, you need to ask for more time. Why? Because your biggest temptation in the … Continue reading Make the Right Decision, Not Just a Fast One

You may be facing a dead end right now—financially, emotionally, or relationally. But you should keep on trusting God and moving forward in faith, even when you don’t see the next step you should take. … Continue reading God Will Make a Way

When you’re dealing with people who are offensive or irritating, you need to look past the behavior to the pain. Everything we do is motivated by something. When people hurt others, it’s because they’re hurting … Continue reading Love Overlooks Offenses

Hurt people hurt people. When someone hurts you, it’s because they’ve been hurt. Unkind people don’t feel kindness themselves. Unloving people feel unloved. When someone is rude, bitter, unkind, sarcastic, mean-spirited, or arrogant, they are … Continue reading Anger Yields Anger, Wisdom Yields Patience

When someone is angry with you, it’s easy to show anger in return. But before you allow yourself to get mad back, calculate what you’re going to lose. Calculate the cost of anger. The Bible … Continue reading The Cost of Anger

One of the greatest tests of your character is how you treat people who are trying to serve you. Whether it’s a waitress, a waiter, a clerk, an employee, a secretary, your children, or your … Continue reading How Do You Treat People Who Serve You?