Daily Hope Devotionals - The Habits of Happiness

Stress Management: Don’t Worry!

Work doesn’t keep you up at night; worry does. God clearly states in the Bible what he thinks about worry. Philippians 4:6 says, “Don’t worry about anything” (NLT). Why do you need to let go … Continue reading Stress Management: Don’t Worry!

Find Things in Common

If you don’t work well with other people, you’re going to spend much of your life unhappy. What do you need to learn in order to work with other people? First, learn to cooperate with … Continue reading Find Things in Common

Be Trustworthy

If you want to be happy, become somebody that people trust. Paul uses Timothy as an example of this: “You know the kind of person Timothy is. You know he has served with me in … Continue reading Be Trustworthy

Look to the Needs of Others

The starting point for all happiness is the moment you shift the focus away from yourself. If all you think about is yourself, you’re going to be a pretty miserable person. If you truly want … Continue reading Look to the Needs of Others

Want to Be Happy? Give Your Life Away

God wired the universe so that happiness does not come from status, salary, sex, or success. Happiness comes from service. God designed you to be happiest when you are giving your life away. Why? Because … Continue reading Want to Be Happy? Give Your Life Away

Get a Good Grip on God’s Word

God has promised many wonderful benefits in your life if you will meditate on the Word of God and then apply its truths to your life. How do you meditate? If you know how to … Continue reading Get a Good Grip on God’s Word

Happiness Habit: Keep a Clear Conscience

Feeling guilty or ashamed can cause us to lose our happiness. You’ve got to get rid of guilt and maintain a clear conscience if you want to be happy, because you cannot feel guilty and … Continue reading Happiness Habit: Keep a Clear Conscience

Understand that God Is on Your Side

No matter what you’re going to face this next week, you won’t face it alone. God is with you, he is in you, and he is for you. Philippians 2:13 says, “God is working in … Continue reading Understand that God Is on Your Side

Positive Prayer Produces Strong Relationships

Paul didn’t just pray for people in his life; he prayed for them with joy! There are things in other people’s lives that you’d like to change. You don’t want to change yourself; you want … Continue reading Positive Prayer Produces Strong Relationships

Selective Memory: Focus on the Good Times

Paul wrote the book of Philippians to the church that he started in Philippi, where a woman named Lydia opened up her home and, along with others, welcomed Paul to the city. The Philippian church … Continue reading Selective Memory: Focus on the Good Times