Daily Hope Devotionals - Suffering
You Only Need God’s Approval
by Rick Warren — May 29, 2023
from The Keys to a Blessed Life
When you stand for the truth and do what’s right, there’s no need to be ashamed or embarrassed. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:16, “It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. … Continue reading You Only Need God’s Approval
Turn Your Pain into a Testimony
by Rick Warren — March 22, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
We often think that the world is impressed with our success and how we enjoy our prosperity. But they’re actually more impressed by how we as Christians handle adversity. When you’re going through pain, non-believers … Continue reading Turn Your Pain into a Testimony
What Is Redemptive Suffering?
by Rick Warren — March 20, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
One of the purposes of your life is to serve others. And God can use your pain to help you serve more effectively—by making you more sensitive to other people’s pain. Pain makes you more … Continue reading What Is Redemptive Suffering?
Your Pain Can Make You More Like Christ
by Rick Warren — March 19, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
Every pain in your life is an opportunity to grow in character. How do you learn love when you feel unloved? How do you learn joy in the middle of grief? How do you learn … Continue reading Your Pain Can Make You More Like Christ
Suffering Can Deepen Your Fellowship
by Rick Warren — March 18, 2023
from Where is God When It Hurts
If you allow it to, pain will deepen and mature your love for God and others because suffering helps you become sensitive to the suffering around you. Pain can turn the most self-centered people into … Continue reading Suffering Can Deepen Your Fellowship
Don’t Waste Your Pain
by Rick Warren — March 21, 2022
from The Miracle of Mercy
When you use your pain to help others, God will bless you in ways you can’t possibly imagine. The Apostle Paul went through enormous pain in his life, which is why God was able to … Continue reading Don’t Waste Your Pain
God Brings New Life Out of the Fire
by Rick Warren — May 15, 2020
How you handle pain is a great witness to the world. When you trust God in spite of suffering, you’ll point unbelievers to him. Frankly, you and I aren’t much of a witness when life … Continue reading God Brings New Life Out of the Fire
God Uses Your Problems for Good
by Rick Warren — August 16, 2019
Life is not a series of random, freak accidents. Life is not totally unplanned. Life is not without meaning. God knows what’s going on. God is weaving the tapestry of your life, and it includes … Continue reading God Uses Your Problems for Good
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