Daily Hope Devotionals - Proverbs 16

Humility Builds Relationships

The ability to be humble is a relationship builder. What is humility? It’s when you honor others above yourself, not always demanding or clinging to your rights. Pride, on the other hand, destroys relationships—and it … Continue reading Humility Builds Relationships

For Powerful Conversation, Plan and Pray

Do you want to have a meaningful conversation with someone? Then you need to plan, and you need to pray. You need to say to God, “Lord, teach me what to say, teach me when … Continue reading For Powerful Conversation, Plan and Pray

Obedience Is the Key That Unlocks God’s Promises

Have you ever thought about the link between faith and obedience? When you trust someone, you do what they say. If you don’t do what someone tells you to do, it means you don’t trust … Continue reading Obedience Is the Key That Unlocks God’s Promises

Want to Grow Spiritually? Accept the Bible’s Authority.

A baby needs many things to grow, but the most obvious requirement is nourishment. You can hold, rock, and sing to a baby—but without milk, the baby won’t grow. Our hearts are the same way. … Continue reading Want to Grow Spiritually? Accept the Bible’s Authority.

Dishonesty in Your Finances Never Pays Off

Did you realize God has a lot to say about dishonesty? “The Lord demands fairness in every business deal” (Proverbs 16:11 TLB). “Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest” (Proverbs 19:1). “What … Continue reading Dishonesty in Your Finances Never Pays Off

Pleasant Words Are Persuasive

Gentleness is persuasive. This is extremely important if you happen to make a career in sales. Why? Because the hard sell no longer works. We no longer respond to a guy yelling at us that … Continue reading Pleasant Words Are Persuasive

Get the Power to Go after Your Goals

Proverbs 16:9 says, “We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it” (The Message). You get to plan the way you want to live, but only God … Continue reading Get the Power to Go after Your Goals