Daily Word of Hope

Jesus once told a parable about a young man who demanded his inheritance early. Graciously the father gave his part to him. The son immediately left for a faraway country and blew all the money on riotous living, partying, and prostitutes. The message today will be a blessing to anyone who has struggled, especially to anyone who has hit rock bottom.

When the Israelites came out of Egypt, the Lord gave them His Spirit to teach them. He provided them with food and water and sustained them in every way. For forty years, they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out, and no diseases were found among them. That was amazing, but will God still do things like that today? The God we serve can provide all we need, both great and small. Listen to...

So many attacks come against us daily that it is easy to become discouraged. That is the enemy's purpose for them. But true happiness isn't found in things, jobs, success, or even people. The secret to being happy is more simple than we think. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Many of us have become wrecked works of art. We start with so much potential and promise, but all of that can become broken. If you have ever felt broken and worthless, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

If it feels like God has set you on a shelf and forgotten about you, you are in good company - Joseph, Moses, Esther, and David all spent years in obscurity before God brought them out. The hidden season is not wasted time; it is where He does His best work. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Life is fragile. As people, we like to think that we have it all under control. But I have been on top of the world one day and crushed under it the next. If you have ever felt crushed under a burden, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

God can fix everything, and even if all you have to depend on is Him, He is more than enough. If you feel you are not wealthy, powerful, intelligent, or talented enough to make a difference, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Jesus shared more with the disciples who were closest to Him. His inner three were Peter, James, and John, who were present at His transfiguration and other events. God doesn't share His wisdom with everyone and does not throw His pearls before pigs. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone within one's power to punish or harm. It is not punishing them, even though they deserve it, even when they have earned it, and you now have the power to make them pay for it. Though it may be difficult to forgive those who have harmed you and your loved ones, there is a great reward for doing so. Listen to the message today for a word of hop...

I grew up a bit different than most. My Mom married and divorced nine times, and my Dad three. Everyone I knew, and every home I stayed at, was temporary. One day they were your family, and the next day, your enemy. I don't even remember all their names, and many of them never bothered to learn mine. If you have been wounded by the pain in your life, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!...

God has brought you this far, and though the road in front of you may now look terrifying, do not turn back. God is still with you, and His plan has not changed. Though your circumstances may be daunting, there is always a way through. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Manasseh was the most wicked king Judah ever produced. Fifty-five years of murder, idol worship, child sacrifice, and sorcery. He even had the prophet Isaiah sawn in half. But when the Assyrians put him in chains and hauled him off to Babylon, he came to his senses. He prayed, and God answered. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

There is a time to pray in faith and stand on it, but Jesus Himself went back and prayed the same words again when He was troubled and sorrowful. He prayed until He had the peace in His spirit to face the trial that was soon coming. If you want more peace in your life, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Sometimes, there are chains in our life that keep us from our destiny, but today is the first day of the rest of your life. God is interested in your future, not your unchangeable past. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

The Spirit searches all of our motives and transactions as a light shining into the darkest places. It reveals the things that we would like to keep hidden. In life, we often will face difficult choices. For inspiration on making the right choice, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

You shall seek me and find me when you shall search for me with all your heart. Our heavenly Father hides from us, and it is up to us to seek Him out. If you sometimes feel far from God, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Is there something that you dread doing? With the grace of God, the thing that you dread can turn out to be fun, simple, and easy. You can receive help with the difficult challenges in your life. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Each time in my life, before the Lord started to use me in any way that mattered, I first went through a humbling season to prepare me for it. It was always voluntary, and each time I was given the opportunity to humble myself but never forced to obey. The task usually came as a choice, where I could choose to humbly serve others in some way or to leave feeling like they didn't know how important...

Jesus called the most religious people of His day whitewashed tombs who were clean on the outside, but dead on the inside. The LORD sees the things we try to hide and who we really are. He is not polite about sin, and He doesn't need more cheerleaders who stand on the sidelines looking pretty, and shouting all the right things, but aren't even in the game. He wants people who actually do what He s...

If Moses had gotten his way, he would have probably died a simple shepherd at Mount Horeb. But God had other plans for him, and Moses soon became the most powerful person living on Earth. If you have ever felt like your life was going nowhere, read today's message for a word of hope!

When we are prideful, arrogant, and haughty, we are our own god, and there is no room for another. But humility will keep you from two of the enemy's hidden traps. For wisdom on this subject, read today's message!

Hope can be defined as expectation, trust, and confidence. Knowing that something good is coming your way. Fear can be defined as anxiety, apprehension, or dread. Knowing that something terrible is coming your way. Both are invisible, and it takes just as much faith and energy to believe in one as it does the other. If you have been worried or afraid about your future, read today's message for a w...

There is not another person on the earth just like you. Your DNA, tongue, eyes, and fingerprints are all unique. God created you just the way you are. And if you became anyone else, then there would no longer be you. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

Willful sin will always be a barrier to intimate fellowship with God, or satan and God would still be friends. But nothing you have ever done can separate you from God once you ask Him for forgiveness. It is so easy. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!

We often try to work things out in our minds based on our reasoning and resources. We can only see things from our limited point of view and what we can accomplish by using our strengths and abilities. In that light, many things would be impossible for us. We need God's thoughts to become our own, which only happens when we listen to Him. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!