Daily Hope Devotionals - Romans 8

Four Truths to Make You Fearless

At some point in your life, an authority figure is going to ask you to do something that compromises your values—and you’re going to have to make a humble, respectful appeal for them to change … Continue reading Four Truths to Make You Fearless

Don’t Be Surprised by Adversity

You are going to experience problems in life. You’ll have times when your world is tossed upside down and everything is shaking and you don’t know which way is up. These hard times aren’t a … Continue reading Don’t Be Surprised by Adversity

Relax! God Is Working for Your Good

Everything God does is for your good, and he does it because he loves you. The Bible says, “All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful” (Psalm 25:10 NIV), and “In all things … Continue reading Relax! God Is Working for Your Good

How to Pray in Five Dimensions

Since God is multidimensional, you don’t want to make your prayers one-dimensional. There are actually five dimensions of your life that you can pray about. When you pray, look backward to the cross. It’s good … Continue reading How to Pray in Five Dimensions

The Cross Makes Prayer Possible

Because God is always good, he puts your good even above his own. This is the Good News—that the King sacrifices himself for his people. In fairy tales, everybody dies for the king and protects … Continue reading The Cross Makes Prayer Possible

Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind

One way to overcome the fear of rejection is by keeping the right perspective. You can listen to the opinions of others—but don’t ever overvalue what they say. In Isaiah 51:12, God says, “I am … Continue reading Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind

Tell God About It

We all respond to hidden wounds in different ways. Some people act out. Other people get angry all the time. Others self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Still others try to escape the pain by moving … Continue reading Tell God About It

Why Hope Isn’t the Same as Optimism

Life often brings you matters that are difficult to swallow, like a sickness, a job loss, or the death of a friend or family member. Those pills are bitter going down, and we often choke … Continue reading Why Hope Isn’t the Same as Optimism

God Is Working It All Out

One of the great fears we all face is the fear of the future. We fear for the futures of our families, our friends, our jobs, our communities—and everything else in between. It’s natural. We’re … Continue reading God Is Working It All Out

The Power of Eternal Thinking

A famous Harvard study once showed a direct connection between long-term thinking and success. It revealed that the more people focus on short-term gain, the more likely they are to fail. Those who focus on … Continue reading The Power of Eternal Thinking