Daily Hope Devotionals - Trust

Fix the Problem, Not the Blame

You only have a certain amount of emotional energy. When you’re trying to resolve conflict, you can use that energy either to fix the blame or to fix the problem. You don’t have enough energy … Continue reading Fix the Problem, Not the Blame

God Is a Consistent Father

You can count on God. He’s dependable and reliable. He is worthy of your trust. Some of you know fathers who are unpredictable, unreliable, and fickle. They’re always changing, depending on the mood they’re in. … Continue reading God Is a Consistent Father

When You’re Overwhelmed, Stand Strong

When you focus on your problems instead of trusting God, you’re going to end up exhausted and defeated—because God didn’t design you to fight your battles alone. You don’t have the power you need to … Continue reading When You’re Overwhelmed, Stand Strong

God’s on Your Side—the Winning Side

When you feel overwhelmed, it’s important to go to God in prayer and confess your inability and inadequacy. If you’re afraid, you need to be honest and tell God exactly how you feel. In 2 … Continue reading God’s on Your Side—the Winning Side

Trials Test Your Faith

God has promised to “meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NIV). But with every promise there is a condition. God wants you to learn to … Continue reading Trials Test Your Faith

Your Faith Is Being Tested

The Bible repeatedly says that God has promised to meet your needs: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NIV). But the … Continue reading Your Faith Is Being Tested

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

Where Do I Find Real Hope?

At the end of World War II, a U.S. submarine came back to dock at Newport News, Virginia. As it came into port, something terrible happened, and the submarine began to sink. The Coast Guard … Continue reading Where Do I Find Real Hope?

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

God’s Answer for Your Fear

I’ve talked to hundreds of people about why they don’t fully trust God. Usually it’s one of three things: People are afraid that if they give their lives fully to God, they’ll lose their freedom, … Continue reading God’s Answer for Your Fear