Daily Hope Devotionals - Worry

If we prayed as much as we worried, we’d have a whole lot less to worry about. In fact, God doesn’t just want you to stop worrying. He wants you spend time praying, too. It’s … Continue reading What If We Prayed as Much as We Worried?

You may think that you’re stressed out because you have too much work to do. You may think your boss is unreasonable. You may be right. But that’s not why you’re stressed. Work doesn’t stress … Continue reading Why Stressed? Over-worked or Over-worried?

Worry won’t do you any good. But don’t just eliminate it from your life. God always replaces a negative with a positive. God always has something better for you. In the case of worry, replace … Continue reading Instead of Worrying, Start Praying

Worry will kill your joy and cause you stress. We tend to expect the worst in life. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression … Continue reading Worry Doesn’t Help, So Why Waste Your Time?

In Philippians 4:6-7 we find one of the most difficult passages in the entire Bible to obey: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all … Continue reading Grateful Prayer Brings Peace

You cannot fulfill the five purposes (worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, evangelism) on your own. Life is not a solo act. You were created for community. The only way you can fulfill God’s five purposes is … Continue reading Why You Need a Church Family

If you want to make healthy choices to be well and whole again, you have to learn to be meek. Matthew 5:5 says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (NIV). The … Continue reading Meekness Does Not Equal Weakness

Everyone trusts something. The question is, what — or who — do you trust? Our society tends to spurn trust — or at least we say we do. We’re skeptical of everyone and everything. We … Continue reading Not Trusting God Leads to Stress