Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 21, 2022 : Topic – Where Is God When You’re in Pain? Read previous Rick Warren Devotionals here “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) God shares the pain of every single person—including you. When you’re hurting, he isn’t… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 20, 2022 : Topic – Christmas Shows God’s Extravagant Love Read previous Devotionals here “Each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me.” Psalm 42:8 (NLT) Even though I know conserving water is important, it doesn’t make me dislike water-saving showerheads any less. They’re so stingy! You… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 19, 2022 : Topic – God Shines His Goodness on All People Read previous Devotionals here “The LORD is good to everyone.” Psalm 145:9 (NLT) Many people think you only get good gifts from God if you are good. But that’s confusing God with Santa Claus! With Santa we say,… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 16, 2022 : Topic – The Good News of God’s Love Read previous Devotionals here “There is only one God, and Christ Jesus is the only one who can bring us to God. Jesus was truly human, and he gave himself to rescue all of us.” 1 Timothy 2:5… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 15, 2022 : Topic – Why Showing Love at Work Matters Read previous Open Heaven Devotionals here “The quality of each person’s work will be seen when the Day of Christ exposes it. For on that Day fire will reveal everyone’s work; the fire will test it and… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 14, 2022 : Topic – How to Love Difficult People at Work Read previous Devotionals here “Do all your work in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 (GNT) Why do you do what you do? If you’re just working so you can survive, then you are wasting your life. There… Read More »
Rick Warren Devotional Daily Hope Devotional For December 13, 2022: Topic – When Work Gets Overwhelming Read previous Devotionals here “I think you ought to know, dear brothers, about the hard time we went through in Asia. We were really crushed and overwhelmed, and feared we would never live through it. We . . .… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 12, 2022 : Topic – There’s Purpose to Your Work Problems Read previous Devotionals here “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character.” Romans… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 10, 2022 : Topic – Why Do You Need a Mentor? Read previous Devotionals here “You have heard me teach . . . Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT) Even superstars need… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 9, 2022 : Topic – Faithful Friendships Help You Grow Read previous Devotionals here “No more lying, then! Each of you must tell the truth to the other believer, because we are all members together in the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:25 (GNT) Real change requires honest community.… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 8, 2022 : Topic – It’s Time to Clean House Read previous Devotionals here “We must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.” Hebrews 12:1 (GW) Real change… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 7, 2022 : Topic – To Really Change, You Have to Know the Truth Read previous Devotionals here “Use the truth to make them holy. Your words are truth.” John 17:17 (GW) If you want to be transformed, you can’t be conformed.The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:18-19, “Don’t… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 6, 2022 : Topic – When You Want to Know, ‘How Long, Lord?’ Read previous Devotionals here “[Moses] kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.” Hebrews 11:27 (NLT) Many people suffer from prolonged pain, whether it’s chronic physical, emotional, spiritual,… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 5, 2022 : Topic – Impossible? Trust God For the Answer Read previous Devotionals here “It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise.” Hebrews 11:11 (NLT) When… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 3, 2022 : Topic – Faith Means Following, Without Knowing Where Read previous Devotionals here “It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he… Read More »
Rick Warren Devotional For December 2, 2022 : Topic – God’s Promise to the Generous and Humble Read previous Devotionals here “Happy is the person who honors the Lord . . . He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be . . . respected.” Psalm 112:1, 9 (GNT) What does… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For December 1, 2022 : Topic – Do You Show Empathy? Read previous Devotionals here “In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Matthew 7:12 (NIV) There are many ways to earn the respect of others during times of conflict. Yesterday we looked at three… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 30, 2022 : Topic – How to Earn Respect in Times of Conflict Read previous Devotionals here “A good reputation and respect are worth much more than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 (CEV) One of the deepest needs in life is the need to feel respected by others.… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 29, 2022 : Topic – What Causes Conflict? Read previous Devotionals here “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.” Colossians 3:13 (NIV) You probably don’t like conflict. Most people try to avoid it as much as possible! But conflict… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 25, 2022 : Topic – Why Do You Get Discouraged? Read previous Devotionals here “Come, Lord, and show me your mercy, for I am helpless, overwhelmed, in deep distress.” Psalm 25:16 (TLB) Have you noticed how discouragement sets in at the midpoint of almost anything you do? It’s… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 24, 2022 : Topic – Whose Opinion Matters Most? Read previous Devotionals here “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” Matthew 5:11-12 (NIV)… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 23, 2022 : Topic – How to Respond to Ridicule “Anyone who belongs to Christ Jesus and wants to live right will have trouble from others.” 2 Timothy 3:12 (CEV) Life is full of God-given opportunities. But with every opportunity, there will be opposition—especially in today’s increasingly divided… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 17, 2022 : Topic – Why Your Dream Needs the Right Timing Read previous Devotionals here “There is a right time and a right way to do everything.” Ecclesiastes 8:6 (GNT) When God puts a dream in your heart, you don’t necessarily have to act on it right… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 16, 2022 : Topic – Four Steps to Enlist Support for Your Dream Read previous Devotionals here “They replied at once, ‘Yes, let’s rebuild the wall!’ So they began the good work.” Nehemiah 2:18 (NLT) Learning how to enlist the support of others is an important part of… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 15, 2022 : Topic – How to Build a Dream for Your Life Read previous Devotionals here “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 14, 2022 : Topic – Seven Steps for Godly Planning Read previous Devotionals here “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and carry out our plans.” James 4:15 (GW) We’ve been looking at Nehemiah’s model for making God-inspired plans. So far, we’ve learned five stepsStep 1:… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 13, 2022 : Topic – Don’t Let Fear Stop You From Making Plans Read previous Devotionals here “Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 (ESV) God’s plans and your plans can work together to accomplish the purpose he has for you.… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 12, 2022 : Topic – How to Develop a Life Plan Read previous Devotionals here “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) When you make your life plan, God’s contribution toward its success is far greater than your own—but your contribution is still… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 11, 2022 : Topic – Planning Helps You Live With Purpose Read previous Rick Warren Devotionals here “Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.” Proverbs 4:26 (NLT) God has a plan for your life—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make plans too.… Read More »
Rick Warren Daily Hope Devotional For November 10, 2022 : Topic – Jesus Sees, Cares, and Comes in Your Struggle Read previous Devotionals here “No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.” John 14:18 (NLT) Sometimes you find yourself in situations you don’t want and don’t like. In fact, on some… Read More »