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Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson
by John S. Dickerson
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson is a brief daily devotional featuring practical life application straight from the Bible. Daily Hope is produced by Connection Pointe Christian Church of Brownsburg, Indiana. Visit us at cp.church!
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What “Daily Bread” Really Means
What does “daily bread” really mean? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues walking through the Lord’s Prayer and shows how “Give us today our daily bread” is more than a request for food. It is a prayer of childlike boldness, daily dependence, and trust in the Father’s provision. Jesus teaches us to come to God with confidence because He is our Father. When we are surrendered to His kingdom and His will, we can boldly ask Him to give us everything we need today to do His work on earth. That includes our physical needs, but it also includes wisdom, strength, health, transportation, provision, and the help we need to follow Him faithfully. And when we pray, we never pray alone. Jesus intercedes for us, and the Holy Spirit helps us when we do not know what to pray. If you need God’s provision today, let this line from the Lord’s Prayer help you pray with confidence, dependence, and hope. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What “Your Will Be Done” Really Means
What does “Your will be done” really mean? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues walking through the Lord’s Prayer and shows how this simple phrase can reorder your heart, your desires, and your view of the world. When we pray, “Your will be done,” we are asking God to take His rightful place on the throne of our lives. Instead of being ruled by our own desires, fear, pride, or confusion, we surrender to the will of the Father and ask for heaven to invade earth. This prayer reminds us that God’s will is the only lasting answer to sin, injustice, deception, spiritual darkness, and the brokenness we see around us. And through the Holy Spirit, God sends His people into the world as vessels of His kingdom, His peace, and His truth. If life feels chaotic or your desires feel out of order, let this line from the Lord’s Prayer help you pray with surrender, clarity, and hope today. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What “Your Kingdom Come” Really Means
What does “Your kingdom come” really mean? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through the fourth phrase of the Lord’s Prayer and shows how these three simple words can completely reframe the way we see our lives, our problems, and the brokenness of the world. When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” we are remembering that Jesus’ kingdom is the only lasting answer to sickness, injustice, fear, conflict, and every form of human brokenness. This prayer lifts our eyes above earthly circumstances and sends us back into the world as ambassadors of the peace, love, and joy of Jesus. If you feel tired, discouraged, distracted, or overwhelmed by the world around you, let this simple line from the Lord’s Prayer help you pray bigger than your problems today. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Hallowed Be Your Name: The Highest Prayer
What is the highest motivation for revival? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows that the deepest answer is not our comfort, our future, or even our nation’s well-being. The highest motivation is the glory of God: “Hallowed be Your name.” This message opens the next doorway in the Lord’s Prayer and helps us see that kingdom prayer begins by lifting our eyes above ourselves. Jesus teaches us to start prayer with who God is, where He reigns, and why His name deserves to be honored above all else. Revival matters because it brings glory to God—first by reviving our own love for Him, and then by leading more people to worship Him. This devotional will help you pray with a higher purpose. As you move through your day, may God shift your motivation from self-protection and comfort to something greater: His fame, His renown, His kingdom, and His will. When “hallowed be Your name” becomes the cry of your heart, it changes the way you pray, the way you live, and the way you see revival. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in kingdom prayer, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Jesus Taught Us to Pray Beyond Our Circumstances
If your prayer life has mostly centered on daily needs, worries, and circumstances, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson opens the Lord’s Prayer and reminds us that Jesus absolutely teaches us to bring our earthly needs to God—but He also teaches us not to stop there. This message helps you see the bigger shape of prayer. In the Lord’s Prayer, “give us today our daily bread” matters, but it sits inside a much larger vision of prayer centered on God’s name, God’s kingdom, and God’s will. Jesus is teaching us to pray beyond comfort, beyond anxiety, and beyond the temporary needs of this world into the higher realm of kingdom prayer. This devotional will encourage you to bring God everything that burdens you while also letting those earthly needs become a doorway into deeper prayer. As you pray, may God teach you to move from fear to faith, from earthly pressure to heavenly perspective, and from surface-level requests into bold, spiritual, kingdom-centered prayer. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow deeper in prayer, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Our Father in Heaven Changes Everything
If you want your prayer life to go deeper, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson opens the Lord’s Prayer and shows that Jesus did not just give us words to repeat—He gave us a doorway into kingdom prayer. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} This message begins with the opening phrase, “Our Father in heaven,” and shows how much is packed into those few words. When you pray this way, you are reminding yourself who you belong to, who rules over everything, and where your confidence comes from. Your identity is not in your performance, your status, or your circumstances. You are a child of the Most High God. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} This devotional will help you move beyond small, earthly-only prayers and begin praying with heaven in mind. Yes, God cares about your daily needs, but Jesus teaches us to start higher—with the Father, with His kingdom, and with His will. As you pray through the Lord’s Prayer, may God open new doors in your prayer life and teach you to pray with greater faith, confidence, and spiritual focus. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in prayer, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What If God Answers After Years of Prayer?
If you have been praying for someone’s salvation for a long time, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares the powerful story of George Müller, who faithfully prayed for five friends to come to Jesus—and kept praying even when the answers took years and even decades. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} This message is a strong encouragement not to give up on the people you love. Luke 18 reminds us that Jesus told His followers to always pray and never give up, and George Müller’s life shows what that can look like over the long haul. Even when nothing seems to be changing, God may still be working in ways you cannot yet see. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} This devotional will help you stay faithful in prayer for the lost. Keep bringing those names before God. Keep asking Him to open eyes, soften hearts, and draw people to Jesus. Whether the answer comes in five years, thirty years, or even after your life on earth is over, your prayers still matter—and eternity makes the waiting worth it. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is praying for a loved one to know Jesus, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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The Persistent Widow and Praying for Souls
If you’ve been praying for someone’s salvation and wondering whether you should keep going, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson opens Luke 18 and reminds us that Jesus told this parable for one clear reason: we should always pray and never give up. This message is a powerful call to persistent prayer. Like the widow who kept coming, believers are invited to keep showing up before God with boldness, humility, and faith. When you pray for the people on your salvation prayer list, you are not wasting your breath. You are stepping into a real spiritual battle for souls, and God hears every prayer you bring. This devotional will encourage you not just to pray occasionally, but to pray with endurance and passion. Keep bringing those names before God. Keep asking Him to break chains, soften hearts, and draw people to Jesus. Even when you cannot see what is happening, God is still at work—and persistent prayer is part of how He moves. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is praying for a loved one to know Jesus, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Don’t Give Up Praying | Luke 18:1
If prayer has started to feel repetitive, ordinary, or tiring, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson points us to Luke 18:1, where Jesus gives a clear message to His disciples: always pray and never give up. This message is a needed encouragement for anyone who has felt weary in daily prayer. Whether you are praying the revival prayer, lifting up names on your salvation prayer list, or asking God again for breakthrough, your prayers are not wasted. Every prayer matters, and every act of daily faithfulness sends out spiritual ripples that last far beyond what you can see right now. This devotional will help you stay steady in the ordinary. Even when prayer feels repetitive, God is still at work. As believers across the nation keep praying in unity, Jesus is being lifted up, lives are being changed, and revival is spreading in ways we may not always see immediately. So keep praying, keep believing, and do not give up. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who feels tired in prayer and needs fresh faith today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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When You Doubt, Don’t Stop Praying
If you are in a season of doubt, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that even in Matthew 28, after seeing the risen Jesus, some of the disciples still doubted. That means doubt does not automatically disqualify you from walking with God or being used by Him. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} This message is a powerful encouragement to keep praying, especially for the people on your salvation prayer list, even when you do not yet see the answer. God is still at work behind the scenes. Through the Holy Spirit, He can prepare hearts, open doors, and do far more than you realize while you stay faithful in prayer. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} This devotional will help you hold onto faith when your feelings waver. Doubt may be a feeling, but faith is still a choice. As you keep repenting, praying, and listening to the Holy Spirit, God can use your ordinary obedience to bring about extraordinary change in someone’s life. So do not give up. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting that God still hears you and still does miracles. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is struggling with doubt or praying for a loved one to know Jesus, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Can You Still Follow Jesus with Doubt?
If you are walking through doubt right now, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In Matthew 28:17, we find a surprising and deeply comforting phrase: when the disciples saw the risen Jesus, they worshiped Him—but some doubted. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that doubt does not mean you are failing God. It does not mean you are disqualified from following Jesus. Even the disciples had moments where their feelings wavered. What mattered was not the perfection of their emotions, but the object of their faith. Jesus was still faithful, steady, and true. This message will encourage you to stop letting doubt define you. Doubt is a feeling, but faith is a choice. When your emotions are unstable, you can still choose obedience. You can still pray. You can still trust. You can still walk by faith and not by feelings. And as you do, God can keep using you, strengthening you, and maturing you through the process. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is struggling with doubt and needs hope today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Keep Praying, God Is Preparing Their Heart
If you have been praying for someone who does not yet know Jesus, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a powerful reminder from Matthew 28 that when Jesus sends us to make disciples, He also promises, “Surely I am with you always.” As you pray for people by name and look for open doors, you are not doing that alone. Jesus is with you, and God is already at work behind the scenes. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} This message shows how faithful daily prayer can prepare the soil of someone’s heart long before you see visible results. A salvation prayer list is not just a habit to make you feel spiritual. It is a practical way to stay consistent in love, to keep showing up in prayer, and to be ready when the Holy Spirit opens a door. Sometimes one simple invitation can lead to a much deeper conversation than you expected. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} This devotional will encourage you to keep praying, keep trusting, and keep watching. If you have people in your life who seem far from God, do not assume nothing is happening. God may be working in ways you cannot yet see. As you pray for the lost and step out when He prompts you, may you discover that He really is preparing hearts and going with you. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is praying for unsaved friends or family, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Pray for Unsaved Loved Ones Every Day
If you want to grow in evangelism but do not know where to begin, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a simple and powerful practice: start a salvation prayer list and begin praying daily for specific people who need Jesus. This message reminds us that brokenhearted boldness does not begin with pressure or performance. It begins with prayer. As you write down names, learn people’s stories, and bring them before God day after day, the Holy Spirit begins to prepare their hearts—and your heart too. Faithful prayer keeps your compassion alive and your eyes open to the people God has already placed in your life. This devotional will encourage you to keep it simple and stay consistent. Start with five names. Pray for them every day. Trust God to work over time. As you stay faithful in prayer, God can open doors, soften hearts, and use you to help bring people to the foot of the cross. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to pray more faithfully for the lost, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What If Evangelism Is Actually Worship?
What if sharing your faith is not just obedience, but worship? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens Matthew 28 and shows that when the disciples worshiped Jesus, He immediately called them to go and make disciples. This message gives a fresh way to think about evangelism. Talking to people about Jesus is not just a duty to check off or an awkward obligation to endure. It is an act of surrender. Every time you step out of your comfort zone, die to yourself, and point someone to Christ, you are worshiping Jesus in a way He desires to receive. This devotional will encourage you to see everyday opportunities differently. A spiritual question, a word of encouragement, a conversation about Jesus, or a simple act of bold obedience can become worship when it is done to honor Him. As you go through your day, may God help you lift Christ above your comfort, above your fear, and above your own plans. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants more courage and joy in sharing their faith, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Do You See the People Who Need Jesus?
What if the people around you are in more danger than they appear? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a vivid reminder that many people are bleeding spiritually, even when life on the outside looks normal. Without Jesus, people are not just struggling temporarily—they are facing eternity without God. Through John 3:17 and John 14:6, this message points us back to the heart of the gospel: Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save it, and He is the only way to eternal life. Pastor John challenges us not to be so distracted by our schedules and routines that we keep driving past the spiritual needs right in front of us. This devotional will encourage you to ask God for spiritual eyesight, a broken heart for the lost, and boldness to respond when He opens a door. Whether it is someone on your salvation prayer list, a coworker, a friend, or a stranger, may God help you stop, care, and point them to the cross while there is still time. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants more courage and compassion to reach the lost, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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See Beyond the Surface and Love People Like Jesus
People can look fine on the outside and still be spiritually harassed and helpless inside. In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson points us to Matthew 9:36, where Jesus saw the crowds with deep compassion because they were like sheep without a shepherd. This message reminds us that spiritual eyesight changes how we see the people around us. Instead of only noticing appearances, success, status, or surface behavior, God teaches us to see the deeper reality of the soul. Many people are hurting more than they show, trapped in confusion, sin, deception, and spiritual need apart from Jesus. This devotional will encourage you to ask God for both compassion and courage. When Jesus helps you see people the way He sees them, you begin to care differently—and that compassion can move you to pray, speak, listen, and help point them to the Good Shepherd. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in compassion and boldness for the lost, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Repentance Can Change the Way You See People
If you want to care more deeply about people’s souls, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In Matthew 9:36, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that when Jesus saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. This message shows us that a broken heart for the lost does not appear by accident. As we walk closely with God through ongoing repentance, He begins to clear out what stands between us and Him, and He softens our hearts to see people differently. What once looked like inconvenience, distraction, or surface-level behavior can begin to look like spiritual need. This devotional will encourage you to ask God for both spiritual eyesight and spiritual compassion. As you repent, pray, and keep drawing near to Jesus, He can begin to give you His heart for people who are wandering, hurting, and looking for a shepherd. May God help you see the soul in front of you, care about their eternity, and respond with Christlike love and boldness. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in compassion and spiritual sensitivity, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Love People Like Jesus Does
If you want to grow in compassion for people’s souls, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In Matthew 9:36, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that when Jesus saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. This message shows us that spiritual eyesight is not just about noticing people differently. It is about asking God to shape our hearts so that we begin to feel what Jesus feels. As we grow in seeing people spiritually, we also begin to grow in compassion for them. What once felt like interruption, inconvenience, or indifference can begin to turn into genuine love and concern for their eternity. This devotional will help you pray a simple but life-changing prayer: “Lord, give me Your eyes and give me Your heart.” Whether you see a stranger, coworker, classmate, neighbor, or family member today, may God help you look beyond the surface, care about their soul, and grow in a brokenhearted love for the lost. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in compassion and boldness for the lost, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Jesus Had Compassion on Them | Matthew 9:36
If you want to care more deeply about people’s souls, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In Matthew 9:36, we see that when Jesus looked at the crowds, He was moved with compassion because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that revival practice begins with spiritual eyesight. Jesus did not only see people on the surface. He saw beyond appearances and looked with compassion at the true condition of their souls. This message invites us to ask God for that same kind of vision. This devotional will help you pray a simple but life-changing prayer: “Lord, give me eyes to see people spiritually.” Whether you see a neighbor, coworker, classmate, family member, or stranger today, may God help you look beyond the outside and begin to care about where they stand with Him and where they will spend eternity. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in compassion and boldness for the lost, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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The Greatest of These Is Love | 1 Corinthians 13
If you are serving God, using your gifts, or trying to live faithfully for Christ, this Daily Hope devotional is a needed heart check. In 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that even the greatest gifts, sacrifice, obedience, and kingdom work mean nothing if they are not wrapped in love. This message brings us back to the center of the Christian life. God may give you abilities, skills, spiritual gifts, and opportunities to serve, but the motive behind all of it matters. Love is what gives ministry its beauty, its unity, and its lasting value. Without love, even impressive service becomes empty noise. This devotional will encourage you to serve with a humble, Christlike heart. In families, churches, and ministry teams, love is what keeps people moving together without pride, division, or friction. As you go through today, may God help you use every gift He has given you from a place of faith, hope, and above all, love. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is serving, leading, or learning to walk in unity with others, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Can You Ask God for a Spiritual Gift? | 1 Corinthians 12
Can you ask God for a spiritual gift that would help you serve others better? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens 1 Corinthians 12:31 and reminds us that believers are not meant to stay passive when it comes to spiritual gifts. Scripture says we should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. This message is a powerful encouragement for anyone who wants to be more useful in God’s kingdom. The Holy Spirit gives gifts for the good of others, and God can equip you for the people, places, and needs right in front of you. Whether you are serving in your family, your church, your neighborhood, your workplace, or your school, you can ask God to give you what is most helpful for that moment. This devotional will help you move from passive curiosity to surrendered desire. Instead of only wondering what your gift might be, you can begin praying with faith: “Lord, give me the gifts I need to serve well.” As you stay repentant, surrendered, and available, God can fill you with the spiritual help needed to do the good works He prepared for you in advance. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in serving God more faithfully, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Can You Ask God for a Spiritual Gift? | 1 Corinthians 12
Can you ask God for a spiritual gift that would help you serve others better? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens 1 Corinthians 12:31 and reminds us that believers are not meant to stay passive when it comes to spiritual gifts. Scripture says we should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. This message is a powerful encouragement for anyone who wants to be more useful in God’s kingdom. The Holy Spirit gives gifts for the good of others, and God can equip you for the people, places, and needs right in front of you. Whether you are serving in your family, your church, your neighborhood, your workplace, or your school, you can ask God to give you what is most helpful for that moment. This devotional will help you move from passive curiosity to surrendered desire. Instead of only wondering what your gift might be, you can begin praying with faith: “Lord, give me the gifts I need to serve well.” As you stay repentant, surrendered, and available, God can fill you with the spiritual help needed to do the good works He prepared for you in advance. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who wants to grow in serving God more faithfully, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How God Reveals Your Purpose as You Serve
If you’ve been waiting for total clarity before serving God, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that we often discover our calling, gifts, and role in God’s kingdom not by sitting still, but by stepping out in obedience and serving where we can. This message is a powerful encouragement for anyone who wants to know what God created them to do. As you surrender your abilities, your skills, your spiritual gifts, and your obedience to Him, God can begin to reveal your role more clearly. Often, the steering becomes clearer once the car is already moving. In the same way, calling often becomes clearer when you are already serving. This devotional will help you stop overthinking and start obeying. Whether your role feels small or significant, visible or hidden, God can use what you place in His hands. As you serve with what you have today, may He guide you into the good works He prepared for you to do and use your life to strengthen the church and raise the next generation for Christ. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is seeking clarity and courage today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How God Reveals Your Purpose as You Serve
If you’ve been waiting for total clarity before serving God, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that we often discover our calling, gifts, and role in God’s kingdom not by sitting still, but by stepping out in obedience and serving where we can. This message is a powerful encouragement for anyone who wants to know what God created them to do. As you surrender your abilities, your skills, your spiritual gifts, and your obedience to Him, God can begin to reveal your role more clearly. Often, the steering becomes clearer once the car is already moving. In the same way, calling often becomes clearer when you are already serving. This devotional will help you stop overthinking and start obeying. Whether your role feels small or significant, visible or hidden, God can use what you place in His hands. As you serve with what you have today, may He guide you into the good works He prepared for you to do and use your life to strengthen the church and raise the next generation for Christ. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is seeking clarity and courage today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How God Reveals Your Purpose as You Serve
If you’ve been waiting for total clarity before serving God, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that we often discover our calling, gifts, and role in God’s kingdom not by sitting still, but by stepping out in obedience and serving where we can. This message is a powerful encouragement for anyone who wants to know what God created them to do. As you surrender your abilities, your skills, your spiritual gifts, and your obedience to Him, God can begin to reveal your role more clearly. Often, the steering becomes clearer once the car is already moving. In the same way, calling often becomes clearer when you are already serving. This devotional will help you stop overthinking and start obeying. Whether your role feels small or significant, visible or hidden, God can use what you place in His hands. As you serve with what you have today, may He guide you into the good works He prepared for you to do and use your life to strengthen the church and raise the next generation for Christ. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is seeking clarity and courage today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Discover Your Spiritual Gift | Romans 12
How do you actually discover your spiritual gift? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens Romans 12 and shows that spiritual gifts are not just ideas to study—they are ways the Holy Spirit works through surrendered believers to strengthen the church and raise the next generation for Christ. This message offers a practical insight for anyone trying to discern their calling: sometimes what burdens you most in the church is a clue to what God is asking you to do. If you are grieved when people are not loved well, not discipled well, not taught clearly, or not led faithfully, that may be more than frustration. It may be a sign that God has placed a spiritual gift in you to serve in that very area. At the same time, this devotional reminds us to respond the right way. God does not reveal needs in the church so we can become critical or divisive. He reveals them so we can step in with humility, obedience, and love. Whether your gift is teaching, encouragement, serving, giving, leadership, mercy, or another Spirit-given strength, God wants to work through you for the good of His people and the rising of the next generation. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is discerning their calling, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What Has God Made You Good At? | Romans 12:3
Have you ever felt unsure whether it is humble or prideful to admit what you are actually good at? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Romans 12:3 and reminds us that God calls us to an honest, sober self-assessment—not thinking too highly of ourselves, but not thinking too lowly either. This message is for the believer who feels overlooked, unsure, or tempted to minimize what God has placed in them. If God made you good at something, that gift is not an accident. Your abilities, talents, and cultivated skills are not meant to be buried, bragged about, or turned into your identity. They are meant to be surrendered to God and used for His kingdom. At the same time, this devotional reminds us that our deepest value is not in what we can do. Our identity is in Christ. We are loved by God, crafted by Him, and created for good works that bring glory to Him. That means we can walk in humble confidence: not ashamed of what God gave us, not puffed up by it, but ready to steward it faithfully. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs confidence, clarity, and purpose today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use your natural abilities, skills, and experience for something eternal, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In Romans 12, we’re reminded that every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ, and each part has a special function. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement to help you stop overlooking what God has already placed in your life. Your natural aptitudes, your learned skills, and your spiritual gifts are not random. God can use visible roles and hidden roles alike to strengthen His church, raise the next generation, and advance His kingdom. This devotional will help you ask God to reveal your role more clearly. Whether your gifts are in teaching, giving, encouraging, serving, mentoring, organizing, or working behind the scenes, God wants to use what He has entrusted to you. As you surrender your strengths to Him, may you discover fresh purpose and joy in the good works He prepared for you to do. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is seeking God’s purpose for their life, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What Is Your Role in the Body of Christ?
If you’ve ever wondered what God created you to do, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In Romans 12 and Ephesians 2:10, we’re reminded that every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ and good works that God prepared in advance for them to do. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement to help you stop comparing your calling and start surrendering to God’s custom plan for your life. Some roles are visible and some are hidden, but every part matters. The most spiritual thing you can do is not chase the most public platform—it is to fully surrender your gifts, abilities, and opportunities to Jesus. This devotional will help you ask a better question: not “Is my role impressive?” but “Am I faithful to the role God gave me?” Whether your gifts are in teaching, serving, giving, mentoring, leading, or working behind the scenes, God wants to use you in His church and in raising the next generation for Christ. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is seeking God’s purpose for their life, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What Is Driving Your Life: The Kingdom or the American Dream?
If you’re wondering what God wants to do with your life, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. Through 2 Timothy 1:5, Matthew 6:33, and Ephesians 2:10, we’re reminded that God calls us to seek first His kingdom and live for more than comfort, success, or the American dream. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement for both younger and older believers. Young people are challenged to live for the kingdom dream, not just personal achievement. Parents, grandparents, mentors, and church leaders are reminded that raising the next generation for Christ is one of the most important callings they can embrace. This devotional will help you reset your priorities and ask God to lead you into the good works He prepared in advance for you to do. Whether you are investing in the next generation or you are part of it, may this message encourage you to seek first God’s kingdom and build a spiritual legacy that outlives you. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs fresh purpose today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Raising the Next Generation for Christ | 2 Timothy 1:5
What role has God given you in raising the next generation for Christ? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson opens 2 Timothy 1:5 to show how sincere faith was passed from Lois and Eunice to Timothy—and how God still uses parents, grandparents, mentors, and spiritual leaders to shape young believers today. This message is a powerful reminder that revival does not continue by accident. Young leaders like Timothy are raised up through faithful investment, Christ-centered homes, Bible-believing churches, and intentional discipleship. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, mentor, pastor, small group leader, or a young believer looking for guidance, God has a role for you to play. This devotional will encourage you to open your heart to God’s calling and ask how He wants to use you to strengthen the next generation. As you go through your day, may you see young people with fresh compassion, encourage those who are investing in them, and live with a deeper sense of purpose in building a spiritual legacy that outlives you. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who is investing in the next generation, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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God’s Wonderful Hope for Weary Believers
If your heart feels weary, shaken, or discouraged, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, we’re reminded that God loves His people, chose them for salvation, and gives eternal comfort and wonderful hope through His grace. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement for believers who need fresh strength today. After the intensity of end-times teaching, this passage turns our hearts back to God’s care for His people. He calls us to stand firm, hold tightly to His truth, and trust that He will comfort and strengthen us for every good thing we do and say. This devotional will help you receive God’s encouragement personally. If life feels heavy or your soul feels tired, may this message remind you that you are loved by the Lord, anchored in His truth, and strengthened by His grace for the day in front of you. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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The 7-Year Treaty, the Antichrist, and Jesus’ Return
What does Daniel 9 really say about the end times, the Antichrist, and the return of Jesus? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through this powerful prophecy to show that even when evil seems to rise, Christ is still in control and His victory is certain. This message explores Daniel 9’s prophecy about the coming ruler, the treaty, the temple, and the deception that will unfold before Christ returns. But the goal is not fear or speculation. Scripture gives us these truths so that we will live with urgency, build our faith, and remember that Jesus will ultimately defeat evil completely. If the world feels unstable or discouraging, this devotional will help you lift your eyes and remember that in Christ, you are on the winning team. No matter what happens in politics, wars, or world events, Jesus will return, Satan will not have the last word, and God’s people can live with courage, hope, and urgency today. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs biblical clarity and hope today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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The Antichrist, Deception, and Christ’s Victory
What should Christians do when evil seems to be spreading in the world? In this Daily Hope devotional, 2 Thessalonians 2 reminds us that deception is real, the Antichrist will come, and yet Jesus Christ will ultimately destroy evil by the splendor of His coming. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement to help believers understand this passage without fear. The goal of end-times teaching is not panic or obsession, but urgency. As darkness grows, followers of Jesus are called to stay faithful, tell others about Christ, and remember that evil will not have the final word. This devotional will help you hold on to hope when the world feels discouraging. Even when demonic deception seems strong, Jesus is not threatened. He will defeat evil completely, and until that day comes, we are called to live with courage, urgency, and compassion for the people around us who need the truth of the gospel. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs biblical clarity and hope today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Don’t Be Deceived: The Antichrist and the End Times
How should Christians respond to end-times prophecy without falling into fear or speculation? In this Daily Hope devotional, 2 Thessalonians 2 helps us understand the Antichrist, the man of lawlessness, and the real purpose of studying the end times. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement from 2 Thessalonians 2 to help believers stay grounded in truth. This passage reminds us not to be deceived, not to be shaken, and not to let prophecy become a source of panic. Instead, the return of Christ should create urgency in us to live faithfully, walk closely with God, and use our time on earth for what matters most. This devotional will help you focus on the real point of prophecy: not fear, but faithfulness. As world events shift and questions about the future grow louder, may this message encourage you to stay alert, stay steady, and live with a greater urgency to reach the lost and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs biblical clarity and hope today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Will You Be Awake When Jesus Returns?
What should Christians actually do with teachings about the end times? In this Daily Hope devotional, 1 Thessalonians 5 reminds us that Jesus will return unexpectedly, like a thief in the night, so we are called to stay spiritually awake and ready. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement not to get lost in speculation or obsession over timelines. The purpose of studying the return of Christ is not fear or fascination, but urgency. God calls His people to be alert, clear-headed, prayerful, repentant, and faithful while we wait for Jesus to come. This devotional will help you focus on the real point of the end times: spiritual wakefulness. May this message encourage you to live awake, walk closely with Jesus, pray with urgency, and tell others about Him while there is still time. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs this reminder today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Don’t Wait to Tell Them About Jesus
What if Jesus returned today? In this Daily Hope devotional, 1 Thessalonians 4 reminds us that Christ is coming back, believers will be caught up to meet Him, and now is the time to live with urgency for His kingdom. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement from 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 to help you live ready for the return of Jesus. This passage is not meant to stir fear for believers, but urgency, hope, and boldness. The day is coming when there will be no more time, which means today matters deeply. This devotional will challenge you to stop putting off what matters most. If there is someone in your life who needs Jesus, now is the time to pray, to speak, and to obey. May this message help you live with a broken heart for the lost, a clean heart before God, and a greater urgency to do Christ’s work while there is still time. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs this reminder today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Hope for Grieving Hearts | 1 Thessalonians 4
What happens when a believer dies, and how should that change the way we live today? In this Daily Hope devotional, 1 Thessalonians 4 reminds us that followers of Jesus grieve with hope because Christ will return and we will be with Him forever. Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through this powerful passage to encourage anyone facing loss, longing for heaven, or needing fresh urgency in their faith. Because Jesus died and rose again, death is not the end for those who belong to Him. And because Jesus is coming back, we are called to live ready—with repentance, boldness, and hope. This devotional will help you see the return of Christ not as a distant doctrine, but as a present motivation. If Jesus returned today, would you be ready? May this message encourage you to live with urgency, tell others about Jesus, and stay fully right with God as you wait for His return. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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When Life Feels Loud, Fix Your Eyes on What Lasts
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to fixate on what you can see—your problems, your pain, your circumstances. In this Daily Hope devotional, 2 Corinthians 4:18 reminds us to lift our eyes higher and fix our hearts on what is unseen and eternal. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement for anyone feeling discouraged by what is happening around them. This message helps you shift your focus from temporary struggles to the deeper spiritual reality of what God is doing. What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. This devotional will encourage you to live with spiritual eyes today. Whether you are at work, at home, at school, or walking through a hard season, God invites you not to fixate on what is visible, but to live with an eternal perspective and trust that He is still at work. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a fresh perspective today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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When Life Hurts, God Gives You Perspective
If you’re feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or weighed down by trouble, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In 2 Corinthians 4:17, we’re reminded that our present troubles are real, but they are temporary when seen in light of eternity. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement for anyone walking through pain, disappointment, or a hard season. God is not minimizing your suffering. He is giving you perspective. What feels so heavy right now will not last forever, and in Christ, even your suffering can produce something eternal and glorious. This devotional will help you hold onto hope when life feels hard. As you seek God today, may you be reminded that your current struggle is not the end of your story. The pain is temporary, but the glory God is preparing for His people will last forever. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope in a hard season, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Feeling Like Giving Up? God Renews You Day by Day
If you feel worn down, discouraged, or close to giving up, this Daily Hope devotional is for you. In 2 Corinthians 4, we’re reminded that even when life feels heavy, God is renewing us day by day. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement for anyone facing physical weakness, emotional exhaustion, broken relationships, or overwhelming circumstances. This message points to the promise that even while our outer lives may feel fragile, God is strengthening our inner person through the power of Jesus. We do not give up because God is still at work within us. This devotional will help you hold onto hope when you feel tired, weary, or ready to quit. As you seek God today, may you be reminded that your spirit is being renewed, revived, and strengthened for the work He has called you to do. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs strength today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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He Is Risen: The New Life Easter Makes Possible
What does Easter really mean for your life today? In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson points us to the resurrection of Jesus and the life-changing hope found in the empty tomb. When the angels declared, “He is not here; he is risen,” everything changed. Easter is not only the celebration of Jesus rising from the dead—it is the promise of new life in Christ for everyone who believes. Because of Jesus, the old is gone, the new has come, and no one has to stay trapped in sin, shame, or spiritual death. This devotional will encourage you to see Easter through the lens of revival: Jesus brings dead things to life. You’ll be reminded that through Christ there is eternal life, born again life, and revived life here and now. And as you walk in that new life, God can use your witness, your invitation, and your prayers to draw others to Jesus too. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope this Easter, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/
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What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? 2 Corinthians 4:15
What does it mean to be born again, and why does Easter still matter so much today? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shows how Jesus entered a world defined by death and brought new life through His cross and resurrection. Through John 3 and 2 Corinthians 4, this episode helps you see Easter as the ultimate revival story—the moment Jesus revived what sin and death had broken. It is also a reminder that God’s grace is still reaching more and more people, and He may want to use you to invite someone to church, ask a spiritual question, or help someone find new life in Christ. Share this with someone you want to invite to Easter, and let us know in the comments: who is one person you are praying will experience new life in Jesus? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Who Do You Want in Heaven with You? | Live with Eternity in Mind
What will it be like when Jesus raises you from the dead and gives you a glorified body? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores the hope of resurrection, the promise of eternal life, and one deeply personal question: who do you want to be there with you in the presence of God? This message will help you think beyond the temporary, see people as eternal souls, and ask God for a broken heart and boldness to reach those who do not yet know Jesus. If you have ever wondered what a glorified body is or how eternity should shape the way you live today, this episode will encourage and challenge you. Share this with someone who needs hope in Christ, and let us know in the comments: who is one person you are praying will be with you on resurrection day? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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Jesus Gave You Authority to Speak Up | The Great Commission
What if the boldness you need to talk about Jesus does not come from your personality, but from His authority? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks Matthew 28 and shows how the risen Jesus gives His followers courage to go, speak, invite, and make disciples. If fear has kept you quiet, this episode will remind you that Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth—and He sends you out in that authority. This message will help you share your faith with greater confidence, invite others to church more boldly, and walk in the calling Jesus has already given you. Share this with someone who wants more courage to talk about Jesus, and let us know in the comments: who is one person you may need to invite or talk to this week? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Stay Faithful When You Don’t See Results
What do you do when you’ve been faithful, but you still don’t see fruit? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares how God works through long seasons of hidden faithfulness—and why the seeds you plant today may become a harvest in another season. Through the example of John the Baptist’s family and Matthew 3:3, this episode will encourage you to keep trusting God in the waiting, keep planting seeds in faith, and keep believing that God is preparing more than you can see right now. If you feel discouraged, delayed, or tempted to quit, this message is a reminder that God is never wasting your faithfulness. Share this with someone who is waiting on God and trying not to give up, and let us know in the comments: where do you need to keep trusting God even when you don’t see results yet? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Stay Consistent with God When Life Gets Hard
If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with God, this message is a reminder that faithfulness is built one day at a time. In Genesis 6:22, Noah shows us what long obedience looks like: not perfection, but daily surrender and steady trust over time. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares why perseverance is not about mastering your faith overnight. It’s about seeking God’s kingdom day after day, staying focused when distractions come, and trusting God to keep shaping the work He started in you. Share this with someone who feels tired, distracted, or ready to give up, and let us know in the comments: what helps you stay faithful to God one day at a time? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Pass Faith to the Next Generation
How do you build a faith that lasts beyond your own lifetime? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares why raising the next generation for Christ is one of the most important ways revival can endure through families, churches, and generations. Through Daniel’s vision of God’s kingdom from generation to generation, this episode will encourage parents, grandparents, and every believer to ask God what role they can play in discipling the next generation. Whether that starts in your home, in your church, or through supporting ministry, this message will help you think beyond today and live for a spiritual legacy that lasts. Share this with someone who cares deeply about the next generation, and let us know in the comments: what role is God calling you to play in raising up young people for Christ? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Pray for Someone’s Salvation | A Simple Daily Habit
Do you know someone who needs Jesus, but you’re not sure how to pray for them? In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a simple, practical step: start a salvation prayer list and begin praying daily for the people God has already placed in your life. Through John 3:17, this episode reminds us that Jesus came not to condemn the world, but to save it—and He invites us to join Him in that rescue mission. This message will help you pray with more faith, more consistency, and more compassion for the people in your family, workplace, school, and everyday life. Share this with someone who is praying for a loved one to come to Christ, and let us know in the comments: who is one person you’re praying for today? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: connectionpointe.org/revival/
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How to Share Your Faith With Compassion: Matthew 9
How do you share your faith when fear, hesitation, or self-consciousness keeps you quiet? In Matthew 9:36, Jesus shows us that real boldness starts with compassion for people who are spiritually harassed and helpless. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson unpacks how God grows brokenhearted boldness in us. As your love for Jesus deepens, your heart begins to change, and compassion for lost people can move from emotion into action. This episode will help you see people more spiritually, love them more like Jesus, and ask God for the courage to speak up about Him. Share this with someone who wants more courage to talk about Jesus, and let us know in the comments: where do you need God to grow your compassion into boldness? Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://connectionpointe.org/revival/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson is a brief daily devotional featuring practical life application straight from the Bible. Daily Hope is produced by Connection Pointe Christian Church of Brownsburg, Indiana. Visit us at cp.church!
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