Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 4:18

Disability is not an inability and God does not waste our pain. Trapped in a body of pain and disabling weakness caused by muscular dystrophy, Hilda Bih Muluh shares lessons from her memoir The Girl with Special Shoes that she learned in her gut-wrenching journey to faith in God.

When trauma or tragedy strike, it can seem to us that it’s impossible to live again. Neurosurgeon Lee Warren—who has endured his own personal tragedies—says you can survive, find your feet, reinvigorate your faith, and even experience happiness again. His treatment plan works. And hope is the first dose he prescribes.

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Memorizing God’s Word cultivates faithfulness and growth in our lives. We don’t memorize Scripture just so we can recite it. Rather, we hide God’s Word in our hearts so that our lives are transformed. Memorizing Scripture deepens our love for God, helps us fight sin, renews our minds, helps us endure suffering, and seasons our speech with grace and truth. Give God your mind and watch Him change your life!

When Adam and Eve first sinned, God “cursed…the ground” ensuring that “thorns and thistles” would make our work futile and frustrating until the New Earth (see Genesis 3 and Isaiah 65). We should lament over the thorns and thistles that thwart our work (see Joel 1:4-12). But we should also give thanks for them. Why? Find out in this five-day plan.

Where can you turn when you or a loved one are struggling with depression, anxiety, and mental health? God's Word speaks hope into the darkest despair. Stacee and Doug share Scriptures and encouragement God has used to carry them through the most difficult days of their mental illness journey. As you read through this plan, may you discover God's grace, love, hope and even joy for those who struggle!

Are your days full of worries and whys? In this devotional, popular Bible teacher Lisa Whittle addresses five important questions that most people have, reassuring you that God’s sovereignty is at work in your life. Let Jesus love you, guide you, teach you, and maybe even surprise you through the next five days of interacting with God’s truth.

Living on the earth as a human comes with limits. There are problems we feel powerless to change. Habits and relational patterns can leave us feeling stuck. And we long to control the situations that frustrate us. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau in this encouraging 5-day devotional and be encouraged that God's power meets us where our power ends. With Jesus Christ, change is possible.

Sometimes faith is a mystery, but the Lord has given us Scripture to decipher how it works. In this devotional, the Yellow Balloons team will help us understand what it means to have faith and put it into practice in the ways that God desires. Brace yourself for transformation, not only of your life but of those around you.

How do you walk through hard seasons of disappointment and learn to heal? Even in the hardest things, we get to fix our eyes on the God who brings us out of the dark night. Kat Shultis invites you to embrace your lowest moments as opportunities for growth. Discover strength in asking God to be with us in our broken seasons.

Discover the depths of God's love for you through this Anthem of Grace devotional. Evangelist Nick Hall will guide you through a powerful 5-day devotional inviting you to join the Anthem of God's grace sung over you.

Embark on a dynamic 5-day journey with "Scripture-Based Healing Declarations." As children of God, each day we will speak 10 powerful affirmations from scripture, written in the first person. Whether you're battling acute, chronic, physical, or emotional illnesses, boldly declare these truths to invite divine healing and reclaim your health and vitality. Our Father, The LORD Who Heals You, is with us every step of the way.

Life feeling out of control? Overwhelmed and need a break? Author Whitney Lowe invites you to a 5-day reset that will help you let go of what's not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves you.

Every aspect of our lives, including our financial decisions, is an opportunity to glorify God and serve His divine purpose. In this plan, we'll explore four aspects of money that help us see it through Jesus' perspective, and how our faith can shape our approach to money, wealth, and abundance. We’ll delve into timeless biblical principles that guide us toward financial stewardship aligned with God's will.

Faith in our Lord Jesus is the ultimate characteristic that transforms an ordinary man into an extraordinary one. It is through faith in the Lord that many ordinary people have achieved the impossible. Whether it is laying down their lives for the Lord’s service or accomplishing noble acts in the world, faith is the substance that drives people to live exemplary lives. In this devotional, you will find ways to exercise your faith and experience the supernatural.

For caregivers seeking hope, this 5-day plan, created by Shelly Calcagno, author of "The Longest Goodbye: A Family’s Hope-Filled Journey Through Alzheimer’s," offers guidance and encouragement. Drawing from her family's decade-long experience walking a long journey of loss, Shelly aims to inspire readers to find moments of joy and discover hidden gifts, even during their most challenging circumstances.

Do you ever find yourself questioning your purpose, second-guessing your decisions, or feeling unsure about your future? You’re not alone. Doubt has the power to paralyze even the most confident among us—holding us back from all that God has called us to be. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this 5-day devotional adapted from the debut book by Todd Mullins (Senior Pastor of Christ Fellowship Church), you'll learn practical ways to replace fear and doubt with faith and truth.

Gratitude transforms our hearts, minds, and lives. In this 5-day Bible plan, you’ll explore how cultivating a spirit of thankfulness deepens your relationship with God, shifts your perspective, and brings joy to everyday life. Through scripture, reflection, and practical application, discover the power of gratitude to overcome challenges, refocus on God’s goodness, and live a life filled with praise. Let thankfulness become your daily rhythm and strengthen your faith.

This devotional will explore the journey of rediscovering hope. Through biblical insights and personal reflections, we will uncover how hope can illuminate our darkest days, inspire perseverance, and strengthen our faith. As we delve into the Scriptures, may we be reminded that hope is not merely wishful thinking; it is a confident assurance in God’s goodness and faithfulness. Let us open our hearts to receive the hope that God offers and learn to share it boldly with others, becoming vessels of His light in a world that desperately needs it.  

Humans have an incredible ability to rally, but few of us realize just how low our tanks really are. Learn how to face whatever tomorrow brings with joy, stamina, and strength — through intimacy with God. This is a five-session video series in which John Eldredge gives readers drained from the madness of modern life the tools they need to follow Jesus’ path of supernatural resilience so they can recover their joy, strengthen their hearts, and thrive through the storm. Based on the bestselling book "Resilient: Restore Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times".

Even when we know God is faithful, it can be hard for us to live open-handed and fully trust Him with our lives. We want to understand why things happen, and we want to be in control. This 5-day plan will help you see more of who God is, what He’s done, and what He wants for you so that you can begin to trust Him more.

This devotional reminds us of God’s perfect design and how creation testifies to His existence (Romans 1). Yet, sin has disrupted this plan, leaving a void we try to fill with worldly pleasures. The hope lies in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and restoration through the gospel. It challenges us to recognize our need for God and embrace the joy and purpose found only in Him, assuring us that no matter how lost we feel, His arms are always open.

None of us is exempt from loss. We lose what we expected, what we believed, our sense of security or identity. We lose those we love. What do we do with the disruption, disorientation, and devastation of loss? How do we survive the questions about God that happen in dark nights of the soul? In this five-day Bible study, you’ll discover raw, fought-for spiritual wisdom and hope in Christ.

In a world that feels dark, we find hope in remembering that the global, ancient vision of Christianity isn’t about fear and cynicism. It’s about experiencing, embodying, and extending the light of Jesus. It’s about a story—very good news—that frees us to dream again. This devotional gives a glimpse of that path of hope.

Follow Jesus and you’ll face hardship. It was true of the early disciples. It will be true for you. This 5-day plan uses Acts 14 as a guide for living for Christ when hardship comes. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.