Daily Hope Devotionals - Temptation

Is there a temptation you keep stumbling with over and over again? Maybe it’s related to jealousy, worry, lust, gossip, gluttony, or the overuse of electronics and social media. Whatever it is, you won’t have … Continue reading Why You Need Help to Overcome Temptation

The reason we are easily defeated by temptation is because we try to resist it instead of refocusing. What you resist, persists. The more you think about something, the more you’re attracted to it. So, … Continue reading Instead of Resisting Temptation, Refocus

Too often when life is going well, we miss the warning signs of an impending fall. Pride blinds us—and so does the spotlight. This is why people who’ve seen some success in life need to … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Warning Signs of Pride

Satan loves to manipulate people. He does it all the time. Temptation and condemnation are Satan’s two favorite methods to do so. First, he tempts us by minimizing sin before we do it. He’ll whisper … Continue reading How to Live Free from Satan’s Power

As you start a new year, you may be making some resolutions. Some might be commitments to yourself, your career, or your family. Others may be promises to God. If you make a promise to … Continue reading Be Quick to Keep Your Promises to God

If you want to be able to handle temptation, you need to claim the promises of God that he has given in his Word about temptation. Everybody ought to memorize 1 Corinthians 10:13: “God is … Continue reading Two Steps to Handle Temptation

It’s common sense that if you don’t want to get stung, stay away from the bees! If you don’t want to get burned, don’t get close to the fire! If you don’t want to fall … Continue reading When Temptation Calls, Just Hang Up

Today we live in an age of irresponsibility, where no one wants to admit that their problems are their own fault. We’ve all become victims. No problem we have is ever considered our fault anymore; … Continue reading Choose Holiness over Happiness

The Bible says in Proverbs 10:9, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out” (NIV). You will be found out! So when making decisions, you need the integrity … Continue reading What Happens When You Do What You Know Is Wrong?

It may seem obvious, but one thing that can keep you from knowing God’s will is not asking him about it. James 4:2 says, “You do not have, because you do not ask” (ESV). God … Continue reading Two Ways the Holy Spirit Guides You