Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 55:13

Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, an end of a relationship, sickness, or a seemingly unfulfilled promise, pain and suffering affect us all. Is God close to the brokenhearted? If so, how should we respond in these times? This plan will walk through the journeys of different people in the Bible who walked through disappointment and see how their pain drew them closer to God.

Living in a broken world guarantees that we will all encounter trauma in our lives. We may experience it in varying degrees, but trauma affects each and every one of us as we navigate broken relationships, challenging experiences, and other harsh realities of life. However, trauma doesn’t have to define our stories. There is hope beyond trauma and ways to overcome it.

Narcissistic and manipulative people can cause deep confusion and harm, leaving many unsure how to respond. In this devotional, you will explore how Scripture helps us recognize destructive patterns, set wise boundaries, and guard our hearts. Learn how to live with both compassion and discernment when dealing with narcissistic people.

When a friendship ends, the silence can hurt deeply. This 3-day Plan helps you bring that pain to Jesus. On Day 1, you will carry your pain to the cross. On Day 2, you will wrestle honestly with grief, confusion, and unanswered questions. On Day 3, you will surrender the friendship to God, release what you cannot control, and bless them without chasing them. Each day is rooted in Scripture and points you back to Christ. If you feel stuck after being cut off, blocked, or left behind, this Plan will guide you toward healing and peace in Him.

Heartbreak is not the end of a calling. Many biblical pioneers endured betrayal, delay, and deep disappointment. This 3-day plan will help you remain steady and faithful to what God has called you to do, even when your heart feels torn apart.

Your mental and emotional health matters to God. In this 4-day devotional plan, Mental Health Week, we’ll explore how Scripture speaks to the real struggles we face. Each day focuses on one key area: Anxiety, Betrayal, caring for our minds, and rest.

Betrayal is devastating. It produces a feeling of worthlessness for trusting an untrustworthy person. We respond to betrayal in anger. We seek to get even or make our betrayers suffer for how they've wronged us. In this plan we'll look at what the Bible teaches on how we should respond to betrayals with the prayer to be victorious over your own abandonment or violation of trust and eventually move on. 

Ahithophel was a trusted counselor of King David. But because of bitterness, he betrayed him and joined hands with the conspiracy of Absalom, and finally, he ended his life tragically by committing suicide. Read in this 5 Day Devotional the causes and cure for bitterness, so that it does not kill you.

I don’t think anyone could say life is easy. It’s filled with twists and turns and unexpected tangents. Many times these twists and turns are challenging. Through our readings on challenging situations, our contributors will encourage us to shift our perspective when in the midst of trials and to remember that God is not overwhelmed, that He is with us, and that He is in control.

There’s a deadly trap that most of us find ourselves in at some point, even if we don’t know it: offense. Offense can leave us bitter and cause our hearts to grow cold to Christ. With this 5-day devotional by John Bevere, you’ll discover the dangers of offense and how to guard your heart from its snare.

Domestic violence is the systematic way one person tries to gain power and control over another person physically, emotionally, sexually, spiritually, economically, or psychologically. It is not God's desire for human beings to interact with one another in this way. Instead, God calls everyone to love each other, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Following Jesus will lead to opposition. It happened to the early disciples. It will happen to you. How do we then move forward when it happens? 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.

We all know the sting of offense—betrayal, rejection, or words that cut deep. Left unchecked, offense grows into bitterness and steals our joy. In this 5-day plan, Alexandra Hoover invites you into her story and God’s story of healing. Together, you’ll discover how Scripture addresses offense and take steps toward freedom. Find the courage to release what’s been holding you back and step into the abundant life Jesus offers.

We know that praying is a commandment, but being told to pray doesn’t automatically birth a love for prayer in anyone. Even if we manage to squeeze prayer time into our busy lives, we may not feel the deeper connection with God that we’re seeking. In this devotional, you will learn simple habits to help you move past this common struggle and discover the life-transforming gift of prayer.

Betrayal can deeply wound you, shaking your identity, trust, and future. If you’re a betrayed man, you may feel isolated, angry, or numb, but you are not alone. In this plan, Dr. Doug Weiss offers clear, compassionate guidance for men facing infidelity, sex addiction, or intimacy anorexia. You’ll learn to understand betrayal trauma, process difficult emotions, and begin rebuilding your life. Gain practical tools to navigate anger and grief, set healthy boundaries, restore confidence, and move forward with strength and purpose. Healing is possible, and your story is not over.

There is a big difference between a wound and a scar. A scar is formed when a wound is healed. A scar says, ‘I’ve been healed, and this is my story’. Read in this 6-day devotional how you can turn your emotional wounds into scars that have healed.

In this plan, we’ll look at six encounters Jesus had on the way to the cross. We’ll see how his perfect sinless life stands in contrast to everyone he meets. You’ll meet a betrayer, a denier, a rioter, a distant admirer, a passionate crier, and two foolish travelers. Discover how Jesus’ faithfulness stands in the place of our wretchedness. These are the eternity-shaping stories of The Faithful and The Vile.

Turn Your Cares into Prayers is based on Psalm 55, a deeply moving and honest psalm of lament, where David unburdens his soul to the LORD. As you meditate on this psalm, may you encounter the Lord Jesus, the Burden-Bearer, and cast your burdens on him because he understands you more fully than anyone else ever could. Your shoulders are not strong enough, but his are. He doesn’t get tired or weary. Ever.

These powerful daily readings will encourage anyone in the midst of tough times to be equipped spiritually for breakthrough in every situation. This devotional is based on the book Selah: Pause and Think on This by Kimberly Daniels.

Hurt happens even in close friendships, and sometimes friendships fall apart. In the aftermath, we face complex emotions: anger, hurt, guilt, shame, insecurity, and fear. This plan will help you move toward healing and forgiveness (even when forgiveness is hard). It will encourage you to find the courage to open your heart to new friendships and to continue drawing closer to the Friend who will never leave.

As Jesus made his way to Calvary, he met all kinds of people. Their reactions to him revealed what they believed, and the same is true today. Consider your own life in light of the Passionate Denier, the Pardoned Insurrectionist, the Convinced Centurion, and many more. Some people changed for the better, and some for the worse. When we encounter Jesus, like them, we will never be the same.

Men, set a powerful example for the world. Be the person God wants you to be with Man of Strength. Each entry encourages you to “be the man”—who relies on God, exercises his spiritual muscles, and denies yourself the thoughts and actions that create weakness.

Join us in this powerful 7-day devotional series that is biblically grounded, spiritually enriching, and deeply practical for anyone struggling with anxiety.

Tracing the lives of high-impact Christian leaders from Abraham to Billy Graham, Dave Earley reveals the central role that prayer played in their effectiveness. In doing so, he points out the eight practices Christian leaders can apply to become more effective in their prayer lives, and therefore, more spiritually influential as a leader.

Missional Friendship is a commitment to a lifestyle of intentional relationships that are: authentically truthful, biased toward trust, committed to being present with and for each other, so that we can be fully known and fully loved. In this, we will have people in our lives who know us and our world, and can speak into our lives.