Daily Hope Devotionals - Planning

Even when you’re not aware of it, God is directing your life. Proverbs 16:9 says, “A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps” (GW). God likes to direct you through … Continue reading Pain Can Point You Toward Your Purpose

You need margin in your life because it’s inevitable that you’re going to have problems—and margin gives you the space you need to address them. Plans are good. The Bible says you ought to plan; … Continue reading Margin Helps You Plan for Problems

Sometimes life seems to surge ahead at a breakneck speed—and it can be hard to know how to slow it down. One way you can slow your life down to a more manageable level is … Continue reading Learn to Pause and Pray Before Adding to Your Schedule

In Israel, on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, there’s a canyon called the Valley of the Shadow of Death. In his day, King David probably traveled through it many times. Some of the canyons … Continue reading Valleys Are a Part of Life

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

Not everyone will want to be part of your God-given plans—and that’s okay. Continue to love everyone, but only invest in the willing. In other words, focus on those who want to help you. That … Continue reading Focus on People Who Want to Help

God never meant for you to go through life isolated, trying to do everything by yourself. Success happens when you work alongside others. One reason Nehemiah succeeded in rebuilding Jerusalem is because he broke the … Continue reading Jesus Had Team Spirit. How About You?

If you want to create change in your home, marriage, school, work, or relationships, the way you talk to others will make all the difference in the world. When Nehemiah left his position as cupbearer … Continue reading Wise Words Help Build Community

When God puts a dream in your heart, you don’t necessarily have to act on it right away. The Bible says, “There is a right time and a right way to do everything” (Ecclesiastes 8:6 … Continue reading Why Your Dream Needs the Right Timing

Learning how to enlist the support of others is an important part of following your God-given dream. But how do you get others to help you with your dream? Nehemiah 2 offers four steps for … Continue reading Four Steps to Enlist Support for Your Dream