Daily Hope Devotionals - Worship

Lament is not a word that we use much today—but it’s a practice that is essential to your emotional and spiritual health. What is lament? A lament is a passionate expression of grief to God. … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Lament?

Christianity is not for weaklings, wimps, or the faint of heart. It takes courageous men and women to follow Jesus. What is it costing you to follow Christ? Unlike many believers around the world, you … Continue reading When Opposed, Choose Worship Over Worry

Whenever you experience something painful in your life, you have a choice: You can run from God, or you can run to God. Running from God never made sense to me. How are you going … Continue reading Run to God with Your Pain

The Bible is filled with instructions about living the kind of healthy life God made you to live. Exodus 20:9-10 says, “You have six days in which to do your work, but the seventh day … Continue reading What Does a Sabbath Look Like?

The number one thing that holds you back from God’s purpose and mission for your life is a very subtle sin. It’s not lust, pride, or anger. It’s not worry, fear, or discouragement. In fact, … Continue reading Four Ways Envy Damages Your Life

In the Bible, a day of rest is called Sabbath. It’s when you take a day off from work—not just from your job but from any kind of work. God didn’t make the Sabbath for … Continue reading Work Six Days, and Then Rest

God is the source of everything you need to live. He is the Good Shepherd who feeds you, leads you, and meets your needs. You don’t have to look anywhere else. You don’t have to … Continue reading How to Stop the Worry Habit

We’ve talked about how trusting in God’s goodness helps you face life’s struggles. But what happens when you start thinking you earned the good things in your life, forgetting goodness comes from God? In Luke … Continue reading What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

Any time you’re in a situation you have absolutely no control over, switch your focus to the greatness of God. That’s called worship, and it’s the third antidote for withstanding the potentially devastating winds of … Continue reading How God’s Greatness Removes Fear

God created you to love you. The Bible doesn’t say God has love. The Bible says, “God is love” (1 John 4:8 ESV). Love is the essence of his nature. The Bible says, “For you … Continue reading God Made You to Love You