Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:5

Natural disasters—such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, even pandemics—often strike without warning. The shock, fear and sense of outrage can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling completely helpless and abandoned. In the midst of devastation and loss, be assured that God is with you—loving you and caring for you, “always ready to help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

There’s no limit to who can experience tragedy. Sooner or later, everyone will be faced with the sadness and difficulties associated with sudden traumatic events that change life forever. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he invites you to experience God’s compassion during times of crisis and helps you discover how to respond when tragedy strikes.

Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

In this broken world, suffering is no stranger to any of us… You may be facing a storm right now that has you feeling hopeless, but thank God that our feelings do not determine His faithfulness! He sees you. He cares. He’s able. I hope by the end of this devotional, you are reminded where your peace is found as you give Him your “Hallelujah Even Here.” 🖤 -Lydia Laird

In Luke 18:16, Jesus said the kingdom of God belongs to those who are childlike. Jesus' statement implies that the little ones around us can help us understand the faith life and God's heart. Journey with Temi Michael-O as she draws a parallel between the life of faith and early childhood. You will learn how to become childlike at heart, not childish.

Feeling “thrown off” by life’s interruptions? If you are wishing things were different, regretting your choices and circumstances, and wondering if God even cares, you’re not alone. In this 5-day study based on the book Thrown off Script, the principles that make improv work on stage are tied with truths from the Bible so you can learn to recognize interruptions as opportunities to grow closer to God and others.

Perseverance is the sixth in a series of studies that help you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we consider why some people give up following Jesus and explore how we can hold strongly on to Jesus and persevere in our commitment to Him, despite all that Satan throws against us.

In their day-to-day life, many Christians struggle with discouragement, disillusionment, or even depression. Sadly, some believers are afraid to be open with others about such emotional battles. This devotional explains how the biblical heroes handled the times of emotional turmoil that they went through. It also tells the believers how to overcome their internal struggles with the help of the Word of God and their church family.

At the start and middle of each year, we take time to pray and fast in order to humble ourselves before God, consecrate ourselves to Him, and corporately agree for breakthroughs. God’s awesome greatness is not only demonstrated by how big He is, but in His ability to humble Himself, come down to our level, and become small like us—even stooping lower to save and serve us.

Every year, we take time to pray and fast to hear from God and know what He wants us to do. God’s awesome greatness isn’t only seen in how big He is, but in how He came down to our level and became small like us, so He could save and serve us. This family devotional is designed to be used by parents and kids ages 4 to 12 together.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Mattie Jackson Selecman’s book Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak. This study will explore how each person uniquely walks through suffering and grief, and how faith in our redeeming God as we pursue healing ultimately brings hope for today and for the future.

This world is harsh—and this callousness seeps into our hearts and homes. It can even color your mental image of God. Will you let God peel away the lies that hold you back from embracing Him and confidently sharing Jesus with others? This five-day devotional from Wendy Palau will remind you afresh of God’s gentleness, comfort, and rest and inspire you to share Jesus with women in pain.

Jealousy is something we all experience—even if we'd rather not. The Bible goes as far as saying that it “makes the bones rot.” So how can we overcome it? In this five-day plan, Alistair Begg teaches us how to turn from jealousy to joy by setting our hearts and minds on something greater than anything the world offers.

Are you hurting? Do the emotional wounds of the past, or the present, threaten your mental, relational, physical, and even spiritual health? You can win this battle. This 5-day devotional plan gives practical steps to help you overcome pain, find healing, and move forward with hope and purpose.

Are the waves of grief taking you under because of pain and sorrow weighing down on your heart? Do you find it difficult to accept what was - is no longer? Fortunately, through God’s promises, a grieving heart can heal. This 5-day Bible plan guides the bereaved through healing, reflecting, and applying God’s promises to a grieving heart.

Do you long for health, wholeness, and freedom? Do you continue to hit wall after wall of resistance on the road to pursuing healing? You can move from the trenches of despair and sickness into newfound freedom and joy as you walk in seven keys to divine healing. By immersing yourself in Christ’s love through the power of His blood, you can find wholeness of mind, body, and heart.

Each mother’s story is unique. While motherhood brings joy and love, it can also bring pain and heartache. It’s often different than expected, and it can be hard to know where to turn when difficulty and loneliness rise up. This reading plan written by Katie Faris invites women to experience God’s comfort and leads moms to put their hope in Christ, despite the unexpected trials of raising children.

How do we live as Christ-followers in a world that seems to be spinning out of control? The spiritual resolve of Daniel and his three friends sets an example for us of courage, confidence, and hope for God’s people then and now. Learn from Daniel how to live a life that glorifies and serves God with integrity and spiritual power in a godless society.

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.

How do you live with joy when the hopes and desires of your heart never come to fruition? How do you avoid the bitterness in your heart taking hold when you feel powerless in circumstances? This reading plan will give you new lenses to process dashed hopes that will help you emotionally process disappointments in a healthy way.

Life is not easy, and many negative emotions come with the hard days. Generally, we deal with them by venting, stewing, or hiding. Did you know many Psalms are prayers born out of these strong emotions? These reading plans will explore the raw and honest prayers of fear, pain, guilt, and doubt found in the Psalms, teaching us how to share these feelings with the Lord.

Author Justin Davis asks, “How can we experience a transformative relationship with God?” The answer certainly doesn’t come from pretending to be perfect. Instead, it lies in living as authentic followers of Jesus. Being real over perfect may cost us more than we think we can pay, but it will bring us more than we thought we could have.

Have you ever had a disproportionate emotional response to a situation? In other words, freaked out? It’s hard to feel out of control like that. But God uses our feelings to point us to truths about our hearts and our stories. These devotions will help you see what God might be trying to tell you through the gift of your emotions.

There comes a point in the grief journey where it feels as if no one understands. Those feelings are real and valid because we have a “hurry up and get over it” culture that brushes over grief. In this devotional, you will learn how to sit with God in your grief—to know you are never alone, he understands, and he can comfort every grieving heart, including yours.

Life can be dark. I've experienced this reality firsthand. At 26, I suffered a devastating stroke and have spent the last fifteen years navigating thick, disorienting darkness. In these devotions, let me be your companion as you walk through whatever pain, grief, or disappointment surrounds you today. Because I’ve experienced another reality: the most beautiful treasures are waiting in the darkest places.