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

Being a young adult in your 20s and 30s comes with challenges. Whether in college or the workforce, life's struggles, pain, and joys appear often. In this plan, six young adults share their stories and how God has worked in their lives regarding family hurt, anxiety, community, self-worth, sex, and loneliness. We welcome you to come along, and then consider sharing your own story with us.

Each day, God provides opportunities to learn. Anthony de Mello said, “The shortest distance between a human being and the truth is a story.” As you engage with these seven stories, look for God’s hand in each story and in your story. Apply the principles and encourage others to do likewise.

This devotional for men will examine how to glorify our Father through our careers and work, exploring multiple biblical principles to help you work for God’s glory, whatever your job and circumstances. Written by Jacques Van Dyk.

We all crave peace. It is a coveted and valued commodity in all cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic sectors. Whether Atheist or Christian, everyone seeks a state of contentment and emotional rest. This Bible plan unlocks peace at its deepest and richest form, directly from scripture. Simple, yet comprehensive. Basic, yet enriched. My prayer is that you walk in a reverent fear of the Lord and ignite the spirit of peace within.

Even in the middle of suffering, God is not finished—He is still writing your story. In this 7-day devotional, Niah Hix shares personal experiences, Scripture, and encouragement to help you find peace, purpose, and hope in hard seasons. Whether you’re facing grief, illness, or uncertainty, be reminded that your pain is not wasted. God is working all things for your good and His glory. Your story matters—your healing matters. And Jesus is the answer in every chapter.

This week, we will journey through an overview of the book of 2nd Corinthians, looking at what it can teach us about who God is and who we are in Him as He makes us into people who are completely new!

This week, we will discuss suffering. We praise God that Jesus is with us in our suffering, but we will also learn that suffering can actually produce some very spectacular things in a man's life if we lean into Jesus in the midst of our pain. Written by Tim Bergmann.

Hope When It’s Heavy is a 7-day devotional for anyone navigating grief, anxiety, or a season that feels too heavy to bear. If you’re unsure how to trust God right now, this plan offers honest reflection, scripture, and prayer to help you process your pain and meet with the God who sees, stays, and speaks peace. You're invited to ask hard questions and rest in the truth that God’s goodness doesn’t shift with your circumstances. Even amid the chaos, He remains steady. And even here, hope is still within reach.

Whether you’re at work or at home, spending time with your loved ones, or visiting a bereaved friend, God is ever present. This week, we’ll discuss how, as sons of God, we can learn to live with that growing understanding, as well as seek out the places where we can expect to encounter God’s presence. Written by Tim Pippus.

Confidence is an 8-day journey with Sanctus Real on facing the giants of our lives. Our lives can feel overwhelming; uncertainty stalks at every turner. But we have something greater than these moments of fear: rather, we have some One! Our confidence is not in the systems that surround and govern our lives. Our Confidence is in Jesus and His promise that He is always with us.

This Bible Plan is for parents of children with disabilities, differences, or special needs of any kind—no matter what stage you’re in on your particular journey. Read from other parents and advocates about how to deal with all of the feels, tackle the trials, and enjoy the triumphs when it comes to parenting a child who’s different.

From the moment a child enters our life, parenting is a tough job. It’s even harder when a child is struggling with difficult behaviors. Parenting a child in crisis leaves parents worn out from exhaustion, frustration, and fear. God doesn’t leave us, even in the midst of our fears, failures, and fatigue. For foster and adoptive parents, or any battle-weary parent in warfare for their child.

Project Purpose is created for you to discover God's calling. You can have the confidence and the daring to make something of your life. But if you choose, you can live a life of consequence to this world. The people around you will benefit when you have a clear sense of purpose. And this will require wisdom, discernment, and some guiding principles. Find your WHY to find your way.

Who am I? What am I here for? Does anyone love me? Do I have worth? Adversity can lead to doubt on the deepest levels: compared to others who have it "all together," our lives, with our difficulties, can seem beyond our ability to deal with daily tasks, let alone bigger topics like purpose, love, or faith.

We would love a stress-free life, but that’s not what happens in this sin-sick world. We all experience trouble and trials, and if we serve Jesus with our whole hearts, we will suffer persecution. So, what about all these troubles that plague us? Jesus told us we would face trouble, so is joy possible in the middle of trouble, and could these troubles be something for which we thank God?

The Christian life can feel like taking one step forward, then two steps back. In 2 Corinthians, the church is challenged to “grow up” in Christ, and we are reminded of God’s unfailing grace, even in the face of sin and failure. These eight lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee will encourage you to keep walking forward in the right direction as you grow in your faith.

Losing a loved one to addiction brings a range of emotions, from shame to regret to agonizing sorrow. This plan will help you process your grief and move forward on the journey of healing and restoration. (Plan written and developed by Kris Darrah and Amy LaRue of Hope After Loss, a ministry of Hope is Alive.)

Most people don't like to feel weak. Physical and mental strength are reassuring because they give us the feeling of being in control of our life. But unfortunately, every person faces weakness from time to time. How does that work in the life of a follower of Jesus? Paul, a believer we meet in the Bible, has something to say about that. We are going to listen to his thoughts in this reading plan.

What happens when you feel like you’ve done everything right, but things go completely wrong? Kris Darrah and her husband Mike did all they could to raise their four kids in a loving Christian home. But when the grip of mental illness and addiction overtook their oldest daughter, Lexi, Kris soon realized that life doesn’t always go the way we hope and plan. Her story is a testament to the fact that hope can be restored when we lean on our loving and sovereign Savior.

Whether you’re facing childlessness as a result of infertility, miscarriage, or prolonged singleness, it’s easy to be overcome with grief. Childlessness is very often a silent struggle—though many thousands of women are walking this sorrowful road, shame can keep us quiet and feeling isolated. This 10-day devotional Bible reading plan will show you that it’s possible to find hope and that God cares deeply about your longing to be a mother.

Restore your soul through these meditations on God’s love and peace. These brief devotions create an oasis in each day, reminding you of the God who wants to carry your concerns. Readings cover topics such as stress, worry, and busyness, while they pay tribute to moms and the joys of motherhood.

There is a lot of grief and sorrow in the world. This is all a result of human sin, and we are facing the consequences every day. The Bible does not play that down. But it also shows us how it is possible to rejoice in the midst of sorrow, and how God will ultimately create a new earth where grief and sorrow will be no more.

Whether you’re on the verge of a breakdown, in the middle of one, or wondering if you’re headed toward one—this 10 day plan will show you how a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough. We have wasted enough time living in fear, let’s start living in freedom!

Whether you decided to follow Jesus recently or some time ago, perhaps you are asking, “What next?” This 10-day plan highlights ten clear and enriching next steps in your walk with the Lord, followed by answers to commonly asked questions. Each day focuses on God’s profound love for you, providing straightforward encouragement and direction in your journey with Jesus.

Focus on God’s faithfulness with 10 devotions from Our Daily Bread that share stories illustrating how God has been faithful to His followers in the Black community.