Daily Hope Devotionals - Surrender
Trust Your Kids with Responsibility
by Rick Warren — August 26, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
Kids need experiences that stretch them, reveal their talents, and develop their lives for ministry. They need challenges where they develop responsibility. One of the most important life skills all of us have to learn … Continue reading Trust Your Kids with Responsibility
In a Season of Loss, Release Your Grief
by Rick Warren — August 22, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
The Bible says when you go through a season of loss, the first thing to do is release your grief. Tragedy always produces strong emotions—anger, fear, depression, worry, and sometimes guilt. These feelings can scare … Continue reading In a Season of Loss, Release Your Grief
Don’t Let Your Loneliness Lead to Bitterness
by Rick Warren — August 19, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
Paul, one of the greatest followers of Jesus ever, was on trial in Rome, and not one person stepped forward to defend him. Not one! Paul says in 2 Timothy 4:16, “The first time I … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Loneliness Lead to Bitterness
Every Season of Life Has a Purpose
by Rick Warren — August 17, 2024
from Growing in the Seasons of Life
Life is full of contrasts. We go through mountains, and we go through valleys. We go through successes, and we go through failures. We have wins, and we have losses. There are four seasons in … Continue reading Every Season of Life Has a Purpose
God Is Closer Than You Think or Feel
by Rick Warren — August 6, 2024
from You Make Me Crazy
God is not as far away as the furthest star. He’s as close as your next heartbeat. He’s right there with you every moment. The Bible says in Acts 17:27, “God did this so that … Continue reading God Is Closer Than You Think or Feel
Let Go, and Know God Is in Control
by Rick Warren — August 5, 2024
from You Make Me Crazy
Every day, you have to decide who’s going to be in control of your life: you or God. That choice is a battle. There are things in your life that you want to control. You … Continue reading Let Go, and Know God Is in Control
Why Didn’t I Get What I Asked God For?
by Rick Warren — August 2, 2024
from You Make Me Crazy
Do you ever wonder if prayer really works? Maybe you’re praying about something and Satan whispers to you, “This is a waste of time. Forget it! Who do you think you are? God is not … Continue reading Why Didn’t I Get What I Asked God For?
Accept What Cannot Be Changed
by Rick Warren — July 11, 2024
from How God Meets Your Deepest Needs
Worrying about what cannot be changed won’t give you peace. Becoming resentful or bitter about what cannot be changed will not give you peace. Feeling guilty about things that cannot be changed will not give … Continue reading Accept What Cannot Be Changed
A Fresh Start After Sexual Sin
by Rick Warren — June 29, 2024
from Building My Life on Values That Last
God’s standards never change: Premarital sex is unacceptable. It always has been. It always will be. Living together without getting married is unacceptable to God. It always has been. It always will be. Adultery—being unfaithful … Continue reading A Fresh Start After Sexual Sin
Resentment Hurts You More than Anyone Else
by Rick Warren — June 25, 2024
from Building My Life on Values That Last
If you hang on to resentment, it will always hurt you more than anyone else. Resentment is self-destructive and counterproductive. Resentment doesn’t make any sense! If anyone ever had a reason to be resentful, it … Continue reading Resentment Hurts You More than Anyone Else
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