Daily Hope Devotionals - Rest

God’s Word Gives You More Rest and Less Stress

It’s increasingly difficult to stay focused on true things. The Bible says, “Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent … Continue reading God’s Word Gives You More Rest and Less Stress

End Your Day with a Good Word

How you end your day makes all the difference in how you sleep. And how you sleep makes all the difference in how you’re able to function the next day. To live with purpose, you … Continue reading End Your Day with a Good Word

Jesus Teaches How to Be Gentle

Learning to be gentle is so important for a follower of Christ. Gentleness defuses conflict. It disarms critics. It’s persuasive. It’s attractive. It communicates love. Most importantly, gentleness makes you more like Jesus. Matthew 11:28-29 … Continue reading Jesus Teaches How to Be Gentle

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

God is far more interested in changing your mind than changing your circumstances. You want God to take away all of the problems, pain, sorrow, suffering, sickness, and sadness. But God wants to work on … Continue reading Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

Love God with Your Strength

Jesus said the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength” (Mark 12:30 NLT). As we’ve learned, God expects every one of us to … Continue reading Love God with Your Strength

Is What You’re Doing the Best Use of Your Life?

If you want to make an impact with your life, you’ve got to do one thing: Get control of your time. Your time is your life. If you don’t learn to manage your time, you’ll … Continue reading Is What You’re Doing the Best Use of Your Life?

What Should You Do on the Sabbath?

We each must consciously decide to make time for things other than work. If we don’t, we’ll never rest. I make a deliberate decision about how many hours I’ll work each week, and I stick … Continue reading What Should You Do on the Sabbath?

You’re Not God—Stop Acting Like It!

You’re not God. You don’t have all the answers. You can’t do everything. If you’re struggling to find balance in your life, those admissions can transform everything. The Bible says, “Only someone too stupid to … Continue reading You’re Not God—Stop Acting Like It!

Emotional Health Leads to Healthy Relationships

When you need to be physically recharged, your body gives you various signs. If your stomach growls, it’s time to eat. If your eyelids get heavy, it’s time to sleep. We tend to notice those … Continue reading Emotional Health Leads to Healthy Relationships

Are You Too Tired to Love Others Well?

It’s hard to love when you’re tired. That’s right: Your physical condition has a strong impact on your relationships. Being energetic makes a big difference! What happens to your relationships when you’re run-down? Things that … Continue reading Are You Too Tired to Love Others Well?