Daily Hope Devotionals - Why God Shaped You
How to Serve God Out of Delight
by Rick Warren — April 29, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
Listen to your heart. That sounds like pop culture fodder, but the Bible says that’s what God wants you to do. He wants you to look at what you’re made to do in order to … Continue reading How to Serve God Out of Delight
Brokenhearted? The Lord Is Close
by Rick Warren — April 28, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
We’ve all had our hearts broken in some way, maybe by disappointment, fear, shame, rejection, or ridicule. I say to you, as your friend, I’m sorry. I really am. I care about the hurt you … Continue reading Brokenhearted? The Lord Is Close
Let God Focus Your Passions
by Rick Warren — April 27, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
God gave you a heart, and he has placed in you passions, desires, and dreams. But unless they are under his control, they will be misused and abused—or lie dormant and wasted—in your life. All … Continue reading Let God Focus Your Passions
We Need You and Your Spiritual Gifts
by Rick Warren — April 26, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
The reason you have value is because of what God says about you, not because of what other people say about you. Yesterday we talked about how to use your spiritual gifts for God’s glory. … Continue reading We Need You and Your Spiritual Gifts
Worship God by Using Your Gifts
by Rick Warren — April 25, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
When you use the gifts God has given you, it’s an act of worship. What makes God smile? Some people think God only smiles when you’re praying, singing praises, or going to church. The truth … Continue reading Worship God by Using Your Gifts
Four Ways to Use Your Spiritual Gifts
by Rick Warren — April 24, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
The moment you become a follower of Jesus, God gives you spiritual gifts. But how do you start using the spiritual gifts God has put inside of you? Here are four ways to get started: … Continue reading Four Ways to Use Your Spiritual Gifts
Are You Using Your Spiritual Gifts to Bless Others?
by Rick Warren — April 23, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
When you know what you’re shaped to be, then you know what you ought to be, and you can start focusing on that and make better use of your life. The moment you step across … Continue reading Are You Using Your Spiritual Gifts to Bless Others?
Even Your Weaknesses Bring Glory to God
by Rick Warren — April 22, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences—these are the five things that make you, you. I call them your SHAPE. Accepting your SHAPE—the unique way God made you to bring glory to him—means to believe God … Continue reading Even Your Weaknesses Bring Glory to God
What’s the Big Deal About Your SHAPE?
by Rick Warren — April 20, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
Many years ago I started using an acrostic called SHAPE to talk about the five things that make you, you. SHAPE is the way God wired you for your life. Every area of your life … Continue reading What’s the Big Deal About Your SHAPE?
Stop Comparing and Start Fulfilling Your Purpose
by Rick Warren — April 19, 2021
from Shaped to Make a Difference
Your life has value. Your life has purpose. No matter what you’ve been told by someone in your life or by culture or by the lies Satan puts in your head, you are infinitely precious … Continue reading Stop Comparing and Start Fulfilling Your Purpose
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