Daily Hope Devotionals - Prayer

A Simple Plan for Your Quiet Time

Having a quiet time is like many other activities you might do in life, in at least one respect: To be successful, it helps to have a plan. The Bible says, “The plans of the … Continue reading A Simple Plan for Your Quiet Time

Four Ways to Pray Effectively

When you pray, it turns your attention toward God and helps you to see that he is bigger and more powerful than any of your concerns. And as you watch God answer your prayers, your … Continue reading Four Ways to Pray Effectively

Trust God’s Wisdom, Not Your Feelings

Have you ever had the feeling that something was so very, very right, but then when you did it, it ended up being so very, very wrong? Feelings lie. They lie to you all the … Continue reading Trust God’s Wisdom, Not Your Feelings

Don’t Settle for Less Than God’s Best

When you go through delays in life, don’t get discouraged. Don’t lose heart. Don’t give up!  The Israelites did, and it delayed their entrance into the Promised Land.  Numbers 14:2-4 says, “All the Israelites grumbled … Continue reading Don’t Settle for Less Than God’s Best

Jesus Is Praying for You

Did you know that Jesus is praying for you constantly? The Bible says over and over again that Jesus is praying for you all the time. “Wait a minute,” you might be thinking, “Isn’t Jesus … Continue reading Jesus Is Praying for You

The First Step to a Reset

You are a product of your past. You have been shaped by the good and the bad things in your life. But you are not a prisoner of your past—you can be free! That’s what … Continue reading The First Step to a Reset

Run to God with Your Pain

Whenever you experience something painful in your life, you have a choice: You can run from God, or you can run to God. Running from God never made sense to me. How are you going … Continue reading Run to God with Your Pain

Are You God-Centered or Self-Centered?

What will be the center of your life? In other words, who or what are you going to live for? You have a lot of options. You can center your life around a career, a … Continue reading Are You God-Centered or Self-Centered?

Learn to Pause and Pray Before Adding to Your Schedule

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

How to Grow Your Relationship With God

Yesterday we talked about why it’s important for you to know the purpose of your life so that God can use you while you’re here on Earth. This life is preparation for eternity—but what does … Continue reading How to Grow Your Relationship With God