Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:3

These five daily devotions are based on Max Lucado’s Bible Study, In the Footsteps of the Savior. No matter where you come from, Jesus’ miracles in Capernaum that you’ll learn about in this devotional can teach you this: He cares about you. He can bring you the healing you need. And he will come to you.

If you are struggling with grief, know you are not alone. Scripture is filled with examples of people who experienced the death of someone they held dear. Whether your loss was recent or not, God is able to comfort you. This five-day devotional plan will remind you of His care for those who grieve and mourn.

Current and former NFL players tell their transformational stories, describing the very moment that changed their lives forever. They share how they once were without Jesus, how they encountered Him, and how they responded to Him by faith.

Dear Reader, In our 20-year marriage, we have faced highs and lows, including miscarriages, infidelity, and financial stress. Despite doubts, God has consistently restored and strengthened our relationship. Over the next few days, join us in exploring how hopeful forward-thinking has transformed our hearts and marriage. We believe in living with hope and faith, and trusting God to transform any relationship. Sincerely, Josh and Katie Walters

In Exodus, God describes himself as compassionate. But what does being compassionate look like? In this 5-day plan, you’ll explore God’s compassionate heart and discover how you can show compassion, even to your enemies. Take a journey through scripture and learn what the Bible says about compassion.

Do you feel like you have no hope? Has the darkness of your suffering blinded you to all aspects of light? Do you need comfort to seep down into your soul? Through this letter, Paul wrote, Jesus will give you exactly what you need right now.

In this 5-day study on 2 Corinthians, Christine Hoover guides you through one of Paul’s most personal letters to discover how God is the ultimate source of the strength and sufficiency you need. You’ll find that weakness is not a disqualifier or a flaw in our design. In fact, God shows Himself most powerfully in and through our fragility and vulnerability. We’re called, then, not to work harder or to hide our weaknesses, but to call upon God’s infinite resources and rely on Him.

Many of us are walking around, nursing wounds from the things people have said or done. We continuously struggle under the weight of that baggage because we’re unwilling or unsure how to forgive. This plan isn’t about letting someone off the hook or making others feel better. It’s for you. It’s about learning how to forgive so that you can heal, find freedom from your past, and begin living changed.

On this side of eternity, no one is exempt from pain, but if we believe that God never wastes our tears it changes our perspective. This six-day devotional will encourage you to hold on and not to give up because you are being prepared for greatness as He trains you to trust Him.

Betrayal from your husband is one of the most painful traumas a woman’s heart can experience. Right now, your heart has many questions: Where was God? Why did this happen? How do I heal? Can I heal? This plan is designed to help you answer these questions as Dr. Weiss walks you through tools to heal and become stronger through this storm as you hold the hand of the Father.

Single Christians are asking: “What do I do with my sexual desire?” “How do I resist sexual temptation?” Yes, your body produces hormones that can make you “crave” sex; but there are many other reasons why sex feels like a genuine need. This reading plan outlines four underlying sources of sexual desire and healthy ways to channel it when you’re not having sex.

No one wants this title: Widowed. Whether a male or female, the death of a soulmate catapults the survivor into a new way of living. We dislike the name given, yet it is so fitting, as we feel trapped in this terrible web. I invite you to join me as we walk through this 6-day devotional that helps bring a new perspective to our walk!

What can we do when we're confronted with temptations around us or unwelcome thoughts and emotions within us? How can we guard against such "unwanted invaders"? Throughout this 6 day plan, we will consider five practical ways in which we can guard the place where the battle will ultimately be won: our hearts.

Life with Jesus involves an awakening of our passions and a focus of our time, attention, and resources. We can tend to be apathetic about brokenness in the world when we are unexposed or engaged in other activities. Rather Jesus calls us to engage, to respond, and to allow our hearts to be broken as we pursue a path toward biblical engagement and advocacy.

Sometimes life brings hard things, and often it can feel hopeless. But God is always there through the difficult days. In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for kids aged 8-12, you'll learn how to break free from sadness and fear and enter into a new day with Jesus.

This world is filled with pain and hard things, and often it can feel impossible to navigate. But God desires to show you a way out. In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for teens, you'll learn how to break free from cycles of sin and fear and cope with grief through the loving embrace of Jesus.

We know we’re going to die one day, but that seems far away. Then you wake up one morning with a sore throat and an earache. A few tests later, the news comes back that you have cancer. What?! That can’t be! But. it. is. If you are battling sickness or an emotional pain, I pray you will find hope through what God taught me on this journey.

It may be called "getting 'fired', 'let go', or 'downsized'", but no matter what the terminology, it all means the same thing: God has something better in store. During this transitional time, look to his Word, and remember that he is in control when what's ahead looks uncertain.

The Bible says that love is a more important action than any other--and that it can make up for a lot of our shortcomings. How can we learn to better love those around us?

Parenting can be hard, but it’s also the most important thing you can do! Get biblical encouragement and advice for the highs and lows of parenting with this 7-day devotional. You’ll read about the importance of being a wise parent and how to step into your role for your kids’ future.

Grief is one of life’s toughest challenges. Yet in the midst of your deepest despair, God reveals himself and his promises for a better tomorrow. Readings in this 7-day devotional, taken from the NIV Hope in the Mourning Bible, offer inspiration and hope based in God’s Word and promises to those who have lost loved ones.

Several years ago, I wrote a book called, Pray While You’re Prey: How God Turned my Loneliness and Frustration into Contentment and Commitment. It was always my intention to revisit the Bible verses in the book and other Scriptures that have been uplifting to me during this season of singleness to encourage others. The first part of this devotion received a lot of feedback and requests for more, so here is and additional part. I pray that this devotion continues to honor Him and bless you. Enjoy!

To the single parents entering the dating scene, it can feel daunting. Not only are you thinking about what you may desire, but you're also (hopefully) thinking about your children in the process. This 7-day plan offers biblical wisdom on dating as a single parent.

Marriage is hard work. And things don't always go as we hoped they would. Whether your marriage has struggled because of betrayal or years of neglect, you can have a new marriage. This plan is just seven days, but you can read more in Cindy's book, Rebuilding A Marriage Better Than New.

Known for winning three Dove Awards and blindness, Ginny Owens' biggest struggle has been battling with critical voices that distract her from what’s important. In her latest album Love Be The Loudest and in this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian music service, Ginny aims to direct us to God’s perfect voice of love and truth with the goal of moving us to action.