Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 4:16

Do you have the feeling that no one really gets you—even your friends? Do you long for close relationships, but haven’t been able to find them? Not only does God promise to be close to us, he also provides companionship—and through his church, he even gives us a family.

We’re living in an unprecedented time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where do we find hope and “good news” in the middle of a continual stream of bad news? For followers of Jesus, there is always Good News. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll dive into some promises we find in our good God and the faith we’ll need to stand on them.

Unshakable Faith is a 7-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Melissa, If One Life . . . is the extraordinary love story of Jeremy and Melissa Camp seen in the movie, I STILL BELIEVE. This plan is a challenging look at one life radically surrendered to Christ and the journey they took together. Experience Melissa’s journals and join the journey.  “Big or small, I’m willing for it all. The journey is ours - Let’s go!”

Has anyone spoken words against you that have broken your spirit? Have those words taken root and led to negative patterns like persistent disappointment, a critical mindset, illness, or even disaster or despair? This reading plan focuses on five areas of our lives where negative thoughts turn into areas of unbelief that can hold us back from experiencing peace, hope, and healing.

Are you tired of the tension between outside voices and your inward call? It’s time to WOMAN UP. Beginning today, imagine yourself on a journey of discovering your leadership voice. Woman Up centers on the life of the biblical character Deborah, and challenges women to overcome limitations in order to rise up to the place God has called them to lead.

In this 7-part series, Pastor Dylan Dodson looks at the 7 Churches of Revelation in Revelation 2-3. This plan will help you see how Jesus' grace moves us to action, no matter how much we may fall short.

Do you struggle to see your body in a positive light? What if loving your body had less to do with changing your body and more to do with seeing your current body as good? Transform your perspective by spending the next seven days discovering how to love the body you live in. Plan includes video content.

The Bible is full of examples of God's children struggling to trust him in seasons of disappointment, discouragement, danger, disaster, depression, and deep grief—only to see God's faithfulness to them manifest in surprising ways. These meditations are designed to help you grow in your ability to recognize God's faithfulness in places you may not typically look and at times you don't expect.

This 7-day reading plan will share how to walk from victory to victory and apply biblical truths in your everyday life. When we are aware of the promises of God in His word and meditate on His word day and night, our mindset transforms from a defeated mindset to a victorious mindset.

Mohala—petals unfolding. Bloom where God plants you? But sometimes, the place we are planted seems like a scorched paradise. Of course, better than survive, is thrive. In Jesus, that is altogether possible. Actually, in Him, anything is possible. Mohala Maui is a week of new beginnings with Dr. Andy Meeko, former Maui boy, and currently global innovator based in Tokyo.

A reflective look into our created purpose and God's remaking and redeeming us. Each day you will be guided to Read, Reflect, Respond, Repent and Resolve on a particular topic. Go through it with a friend or reflect on your own.

What does it truly mean to be a servant? How do we navigate disappointment while serving others, and what does servanthood look like in light of eternity? In this video teaching series, we’ll explore biblical answers to these questions—inviting you into a deeper understanding of your calling, your posture, and the eternal impact of serving God faithfully.

This seven-day plan takes us through bible verses that emphasize God’s consistency, His faithfulness, His strength and protective heart towards us. As you follow along may you be encouraged that whatever season of life you are in, He doesn’t change and in Him you can have Hope.

In this 7-day plan, you will read never-before-told stories of courage, perseverance, and faith based on first-hand accounts and challenges of the battlefield of more than seventy servicemen and women who have served in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with the experiences and perspectives of deployed soldiers, chaplains, military wives, parents, organizers of humanitarian escorts, and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Making good decisions is paramount in managing what the Lord has placed in our hands. He is expecting a return on His investments in our salvation and restoration. It is not advisable to present ourselves empty-handed on “that day” when we will be accountable to Him. The Yellow Balloons team gives us a new perspective on one final key to the puzzle of choosing well. What will it be?

This guide has been created to journey through reconciliation and oneness as we pray through one of Jesus' last prayers from John 17 “… I pray that all of them may be one". Firstly, becoming one with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Secondly, with our brothers and sisters in the Body of Jesus Christ, the Church. Thirdly, our role as peacemakers in the world around us. Week 6

While these exact words are not found in the Bible, the general message is. Seasons come and go, uncomfortable situations don’t last forever, but be encouraged by the words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:17 that say our present troubles are small and won’t last very long! Take heart, read these devotionals and be encouraged that God will be with you always!

Encouragement is something that we all need and desire – whether it be a kind word or a helping hand to push us towards our goals. The Bible includes many examples of believers encouraging one another, as well as God’s promises to us to never leave us, to always fight for us, to strengthen us and so on. Be emboldened as you read along with this plan. You’re amazing!

In this series, you’ll explore what it means to develop a faithful approach to hardship and suffering by reflecting on various Biblical principles and stories. From acknowledging the sovereignty of God in our struggles to learning how to express yourself honestly before Him, each part walks you through different facets of enduring trials. You’ll also learn about the role of silence in God’s presence, how to grieve well, and how to tell your own story in the context of His purpose. This series offers encouragement, Biblical wisdom, and practical applications for walking through hardship with faith.

If you are in bondage to something and it seems that you can’t overcome it, then this plan was designed with you in mind. Michael Williams Jr. was in bondage to drugs for 22 years, then one day he totally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit then led him to make some “Minor Adjustments,” which he recorded with the hope that it’ll help you in your deliverance.

As leaders, we often think we see a tie-in of God’s purpose to our lives and our leadership abilities. While this is true and comforting to many, it is not the full picture. The readings in this series explore what the Bible says about our leadership purposes, starting with the basics and working up to a conclusion delivered to us by Jesus himself. Fasten your seatbelt!

Learning to swim in whatever waters you find is a great skill to have, both in your physical life and in your spiritual life. Let this 8-day plan help you do more than just tread water.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

Highs and lows... just like many of our wrestling careers, the Gospel has highs and lows, too. It starts with Creation - amazing, remarkable, and miraculous. We've all had a few first periods like that! Then comes the fall of humanity - sin, chaos, and pain. Those are the wrestling matches we like to forget.