Daily Word of Hope

When I was young, the Lord spoke to my heart and told me that I would be in the ministry one day and for me to prepare myself for it. I loved studying the word of God anyway, so I decided to go through seminary. I figured that if God wanted me in ministry, He would open a door for me when I was ready. His preparation involved a lot more than I thought. If you have been waiting on God's plans for y...

No matter how dark things may look, your life can be transformed in an instant. God has a plan and a purpose for you. Listen to the message today for a word of hope! This is taken from my book, "Forty Days of Hope."

A mighty prophet of God a few days before, Jonah now sat in the blazing heat and wished that he was dead. He actually prayed to die. The Lord provided everything Jonah needed to change his attitude. He will also provide everything we require to maintain a proper attitude. Sometimes that involves withholding something we think that we need. Or something else comes along we don't think we need. List...

The Ark of the Covenant was about the size of a small seaman's chest, built from acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold. We can learn something from this. If you have ever felt that you are not quite good enough, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

There was a season in my life when I really caught fire for the Lord. It was a personal revival. I fasted, prayed, and listened to the Bible twenty-four-seven for weeks. Then I began to pray for the Lord to remove anything in my life that was holding me back from being closer to Him. Everything was rosy for about two weeks. Then I was called to the office at work and laid off! If God has closed do...

David was anointed king as a teenager, but he didn't wear the crown until he was thirty. In between, there were caves, fugitive years, a burned city, and his friends talked about stoning him. Then at his lowest point, everything changed in a single week. I lived a similar story and it is amazing what the LORD can do in seventy-two hours. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

When they completed the temple of Solomon, God lit a fire on the altar. Then the priests were ordered to keep the fire burning by adding more wood each morning. If you have lost the fire you once had, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Two criminals were caught, convicted, and crucified together. Yet, there were differences between them. One of the criminals saw himself as redeemable, while the other felt it was too late for him. No matter how much you, or your loved ones, may have damaged their lives, there is still hope. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Sometimes the Lord will use the fire to set you free. When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the furnace, the ropes that had bound them had burned away. What once had a tight grip on them were gone. If you feel like you have been in the fire, read today's message for a word of hope!

Our primary focus should be on loving God and others, but sometimes getting to where we want to be with God can be overwhelming. If you start looking for excuses, you will find a bottomless list of things that need to be done before you can feel "right with God." Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

The Apostle Paul was a Roman prisoner scheduled to stand trial before Caesar. He was being transported to Rome by cargo ship and escorted by Roman soldiers. Soon after they left the shore, the vessel was caught in a northeaster, a terrible storm. The wind was so strong they could not face it or navigate away from it. If the trials in your life feel like more than you can handle, read today's messa...

Strangers came into the Israelite camp and said they had traveled from a distant land to make a peace covenant with them. The travelers had intentionally dressed in ragged clothing. They carried old supplies like stale bread and cracked wineskins to deceive the Israelites. In reality, they were from a nearby village and had come to trick the Israelites into forming an alliance with them. Today's m...

A widow was drowning in debt and about to lose her two sons to a creditor. She had one small jar of oil and no idea what to do next. Elisha didn't take up a collection or call in a favor. He asked what she had, then told her to go get empty jars — as many as she could find. The oil kept pouring until the jars ran out. God gave her a blank check and let her faith determine how far it went. He has b...

Jesus took our sin away on the cross, and He suffered for it so that we would not have to, but other things that He went through while on Earth were an example for us. Betrayal is something that most of us will experience at some point, and it always hurts when those who were your friend become your enemy. Though even those closest to you may betray you, don't let it make you bitter. Listen to the...

Job went through a terrible time when he suddenly lost everything. Then, as he sat in a pile of ashes with sores covering his entire body, his friends told him that it was the sinful life he had lived that caused all of this to happen. But actually, Job had lived a blameless and upright life. If you are struggling with trials in your life, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

A woman named Lydia understood what Paul was preaching because the Lord opened her heart to understand it. Many others around them heard the exact words but did not get the message. If you have people in your life who do not yet know Jesus, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

When our plans and purpose align with God, they will succeed, for He will always finish what He starts. If you find that your expectations for life aren't being fulfilled, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

When you face one dead end after another, know that God is about to bring something new to your life, and it will be good. Read today's message for a word of hope! This is taken from my book, "Forty Days of Hope."

Be sure to involve God in your life today on every level. He cares about the little things that upset us. I have found that if it matters to you, it matters to Him. So if you think God cannot be bothered with the small things in your life, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

When you do something for the Lord, He does something for you in return, and Scripture is full of proof. From Peter's overflowing nets to a Shunammite woman who got her land, her house, and seven years of back-pay on crops she never harvested, God keeps a running tab on every act of kindness done in His name. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

When we are in tune with the Lord's plan, our life is beautiful and full, and we are a joy to be around. But after being played for a while by others, we can become flat, sharp, or a bit of both. If you feel like you are not the best you can be, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

God created you with your personality, characteristics, skills, likes, dislikes, wants, and desires. If you have ever felt like you don't quite fit into the mold that others expect you to, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

I used to read the Bible and wonder how people could worship idols. It just sounded so foreign and distant to me. Then as I grew older, the Lord revealed to me that it is still rampant today. Today's devotional teaches us how to bring better balance into our lives. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Sometimes you can try your best to serve God, but it can feel like it is just you against the entire world, especially in the workplace. The more that you do right, the more things seem to go wrong. You may begin to wonder if you are on the right side of this thing at all. If you have ever found yourself standing alone against the world, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Jabez prayed, and God gave him what he asked for. Yet, what if Jabez had not prayed? Jesus told us to pray: "Give us today our daily bread." So don't be afraid to ask God for the things you need. If you have questions about praying, read the message today for a word of wisdom!