Daily Word of Hope
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Have you ever wanted to do something that others didn't seem to understand? Maybe you just knew that this was what you wanted to do, but they all thought you were crazy. Samson felt that way. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Have you ever prayed for one thing and felt like you got something else? I certainly have. Our promotion comes from the Lord, yet sometimes it can take you down a strange path. This is taken from my book, Forty days of Faith. I hope you enjoy it!
You can't judge a book by reading a single page in the middle of it, nor can you properly evaluate your life by a season in the middle of it. The later part of your life can be better than the beginning. Don't give up during the dark seasons, for better days are coming. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Jesus Christ came to save the lost, and sinners like us were drawn to Him like a magnet. Yet, the religious establishment of the time grumbled about it constantly. Let us never forget that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Have you ever been called to pray in public and just wanted to disappear instead? I have. When I was called on to pray, I just felt so unworthy, so unqualified, especially when asked to pray for others or in public. If you have ever felt this way, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
There is an amount of time between Jesus calling you and Jesus sending you. How long is unknown to us, and it varies from person to person. This time differs throughout the Bible. David was king at thirty, while Moses began his ministry at eighty. If you have been waiting on the Lord, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
You woke up this morning with a blank slate. Yesterday's mistakes are in the past, and this is a new day. The LORD's mercies are renewed every morning. That's a promise. So whether you're sitting in a nice house or a cardboard box under an overpass, today is a fresh start. The Spirit of the Almighty lives inside you. So start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. The hardest part is starting. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Nothing changes until someone takes a risk. If you want to see something that you have never seen, then you may have to do something you have never done. Jonathan once had to decide: to cower in fear like everyone else or take a stand against the enemy. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
When you repent, your sins are not just forgiven. They are removed from you. They are placed not just across the room but as far as the east is from the west. Your stains are gone, your old chains are gone, and you have been set free from them. If memories of your past sometimes haunt you, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
After Jesus ascended to heaven and the gospel began to spread, gentiles heard the message, and some came to Jesus. They started out joyful and free, so glad to be saved, but soon men came who taught them they had to keep the law of Moses to be saved. The Apostles had a meeting in Jerusalem to settle the matter, and they made an interesting announcement. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
For thousands of years, mankind was separated from God by a wall of darkness that began with Adam and Eve. When Jesus was crucified, it became even darker. Yet, all of that changed on the third day when He rose and walked out of the tomb. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Have you ever tried to solve tomorrow's problems in your mind, and then failed, and tried again and again? It soon becomes an infinite loop, and you lie in bed staring at the ceiling. There is a better way. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Israel once faced a terrifying enemy that meant to destroy them. However, the Lord changed the situation at the last minute and turned it into a blessing. If you face an impossible circumstance today, don't neglect to praise the Lord. Face the trouble with a smile. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
God never half-does anything, and He doesn't expect us to either. Whether you are sweeping a floor or leading a company, the way you work reveals your heart. We should represent the LORD in a positive light. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
If we allow what we hear "second-hand" to shape our view of our loving Father, then it is easy to misunderstand His true nature. Today's message focuses on the eternal love that He has for every one of us! This is taken from my book Forty Days of Love. I hope you enjoy it!
Like the Apostle Paul, we are to discipline our body and make it obey us rather than follow its lusts and desires. Extremes are dangerous, and we all need boundaries in our life. How do you maintain a healthy balance? Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Just as working at a great job, serving the Lord comes with benefits, and you should know what is included in His package. Yet, we often overlook these benefits and struggle with our own strength without asking for His help. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
God's love for us is everlasting. When you stumble, He will always call for you to return. Yet, there is a tendency to want to hide from His presence. If you turn to Him, then He will receive you with open arms! Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
When mountains rise up in front of you, and things begin to look impossible to resolve, trust in the Lord God. He can make the impossible become a reality. I have put my trust in God. What can man do to me? Today we share a testimony of one such mountain that we faced. This is taken from my book, Forty days of Faith.
Often we feel like we don't measure up, but He has used worse in the past. God has used so many people that had problems in scripture. He already knows about the things you don't want to talk with Him about. He wants to use you right now, just as you are. Yet, we often resist Him and say we are unworthy. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Most of the time, the enemy doesn’t need a giant to stop you; he uses the people closest to you. Whether it’s a brother, your mother, a boss, or a neighbor, the enemy will use them to throw stones at you before you ever get to face the giant. He wants you to become discouraged and lose hope before your dream begins. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Light is something that we often take for granted today, but if you have ever been in the swamp at night without it, you will cherish it. Spiritual darkness can be just as bad for those trapped in it. Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
When the Syrians first attacked Israel, they thought the God of Israel was a god of the mountains but not valleys. After losing several battles, they learned that He is indeed God Almighty on the mountain tops, as well as the God of the valleys. If you have ever found yourself in a dark place and felt like God abandoned you, read the word today for a word of hope!
We all have setbacks in our lives and get knocked down at times, but we don't have to stay there. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. If you have ever felt that you were lying on the canvas, Listen to the message today for a word of hope!
Have you ever felt that your journey was becoming too difficult? As if the price is more than you are willing to pay? There is a great reward coming to those that stay the course. The Kingdom of God is free, yet in the end, it will cost you everything. Read the message today for a word of encouragement.
