Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 103:9

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.

Bad things happen in life, and we're often left wondering...why? Is God mad at me? Does He really hear my prayers? In this five-day series, Andrew and Wendy Palau tackle our most common faith struggles with empathy and grace. Let God meet you with His encouragement and reassure you that—yes—He cares about you deeply, and He'll never stop.

People often say, “Give God your burdens.” Do you ever wonder: How do I do that? The brokenness of the world feels too heavy. And as much as you desire to shine the light of Jesus, you wonder what that looks like when you struggle to see the light yourself. This devotional looks at how we can be lights for Jesus even when our own world feels dark.

Many of us experience a significant gap between the life we are living and the life we want. Pastor Greg Lindsey wants to take you on a journey to start changing that! Discover what God might have for you in the rest of your story.

Do you ever long for deeper intimacy with God, yearning to embody the characteristics of a godly woman in your daily life? If so, you're not alone. Delve into the timeless truths Scripture offers with Cheri Strange. Together, we will explore practical habits that help cultivate spiritual growth.

There are lots of voices that try to tell us our worth - both voices from inside our own heads and from the outside. In this Bible Reading Plan, we'll discover the truth about who God says we are. Discover your value and purpose in his eyes and grow into who he created you to be.

Acts asks a recurring question: Who are you turning to? It’s an invitation by God to turn to Jesus. This 5-day plan 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.

As moms, we can feel like everyone needs something from us, and we don’t have enough to give. Whether we’re yelling at our kids or missing our morning devotions, the guilt and pressure of not meeting expectations can be overwhelming, making us believe that we’re failing at everything. But God’s Word gives us hope. Mama, you can’t do it on your own, but that doesn’t mean you’re failing.

This Bible plan will encourage and fill you with faith in the Lord’s peace during times of pain. As you journey through these scriptures and reflections, you will be reminded that God is near to the brokenhearted and that His peace surpasses all understanding. No matter what trials you face, His promises remain true—He will never leave you nor forsake you. Let these words strengthen your heart, renew your trust in His goodness, and bring you the comfort that only He can provide.

Do you sometimes struggle to hear God’s voice amid all the noise in your life? One of the clearest ways God speaks today is through Scripture. Sometimes Scripture can be confusing, though, as we try to discern God’s calling. Here are seven steps to understanding the Bible so we can live out God’s truth and love.

In this series, we’ll seek to answer six questions: Why forgive? Are some wrongs too big to forgive? How do I forgive? Does forgiving mean forgetting? How can I forgive myself? What are the barriers to forgiveness? The answers to these questions will point us toward powerful truths about ourselves, others, and God. In the end, we all need forgiveness, and we all need to extend it. Let’s discover why and how.

Life doesn’t always go the way we expected. You pray with faith, but God doesn’t do what you asked. You seek Him but don’t feel His presence. You’re going through pain, but your cries for relief seem to go unanswered. This Life.Church Bible Plan will guide you through Scriptures to read When God Doesn’t Make Sense.

Offering forgiveness to others is one of the most challenging, but life-giving aspects of the Christian faith. In forgiving we find healing for our own hearts. When we forgive, we become like Christ in offering undeserving mercy and grace in love. In this 7-day plan, you’ll embark on the journey to healing and restoration as you receive and give forgiveness in the power and presence of Jesus. 

This is a seven-day devotional focusing on the power of relationships and the need to live an open life.

What if everything could change? What if in a few days you could begin an exploration into orientation that would (over time and with God’s help) change everything. Jesus bestowed on His friends a dangerous presence: they were dangerous for good! Warriors in the Kingdom of Christ with whole hearts, full lives and a Kingdom authority are truly dangerous men and women. 

Do you want the kind of trust that overcomes the world—an unblinded, unflinching, unshakeable faith? Doubt threatens to unravel us at every turn, but today you can start a journey of discovery and confidence in God and all He promises. Spend a little time with author Elisa Pulliam learning how God fashioned you, cares for you and stays right by your side.

When we’ve come to the end of ourselves and are desperate for freedom, what do we do next? Oh Love, Come Close is a practical guide to help connect the dots between the gospel and our day to day lives. In this devotional, you will learn how to connect with God on His level of love and begin to find freedom in your brokenness.

Experience the love and joy of the Lord in your trial. When you are in a trial that goes on and on do you lose heart? Do you feel as though you are being punished, forgotten, or even forsaken? These five steps can help you not only survive but also find joy and strength.

We all have our little morning habits. We could also call them routines, the first things we do in the morning. Throughout these seven days, I’d like to propose a series about these first moments, these first actions, these first thoughts of our days. We will discover how we can create habits to develop our spiritual growth.

In her most vulnerable writing yet, Ruth Graham reveals how a visit to the Louisiana State Penitentiary inspired her to begin the process to release the unforgiveness hidden in her own heart—toward others, herself, and even God. Weaving personal experiences with the hope of Scripture, Ruth provides powerful narratives to understand the transforming nature of forgiveness upon both those who forgive and those who are forgiven.

It weighs you down. It keeps people out. It’s heavy and painful—it’s the grudge. Many of us may not realize it, but we’re carrying grudges that need to come out of darkness and into the light. Learn how you can find freedom through forgiveness in this 7-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, The Grudge.

Guilt, the shame and regret we feel when we do wrong, can be hard to shake. Sometimes we do all we know to do to feel better, to clear our conscience, yet the negative feelings and thoughts stay. When it seems that nothing is effective in ridding us of guilt, we can turn to God’s Word for instruction and assurance.

This is a seven-day Prayer Basics plan based on the Alpha prayer course by Nicky Gumbel and Pete Greig. It is the start of an adventure that will help you grow and deepen your prayer life. It’s an easy and practical journey to understand the power and beauty caught up in the Lord’s prayer, and can even be used as the baseline for a week of fasting.

Developing an intimate relationship with the Father through all seasons of life.

Are you a father? Want to know more about God, your heavenly Father? I’d love to share with you some recent lessons I learned from interacting with my young son. If you’re a dad yourself you’ll probably relate to these stories. As you read, you’ll see the analogy in each story and feel the power of God as your Father. Then let the daily Bible readings drive the lessons home.