Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 12:20

Our lives are filled with relationships, and we were created to be in close community with others. This five-day journey help us understand that as we depend on Christ to do within us that which we cannot do on our own, we (and our relationships) will be strengthened and filled with the fruit of the Spirit.

The book of Jonah is a great way of studying about ourselves, with the Bible as our mirror. In this book, we can discover our hidden prejudices and faults and find how we can better serve God in the spheres He has placed us.

If you are familiar with the DEFCON (defense-ready condition) levels, they range from 5 to 1, with one being “Sound the Alarm” we are at WAR! Join us as we look at what the Bible has to say about being ready for our daily battles. While we may not be able to see them, we are all in a Spiritual War at this very moment! Are you ready?

Some people are hard to love. And those relationships require extra grace! Learn from these five real examples of how God’s people have loved as Christ loves. May God’s Word and these real stories of children around the world change how you view people and how to show love to them.

These are unprecedented times for those of us who are alive on planet earth at this moment. Historically, we can find hope if we turn to the One who made it all and is Lord of all. What does the Bible say about why these things happen, what is God’s response to it, and what is my hope in life and death?

Did you know that friends can be dangerous for you? The Bible tells us to be careful with the companionships we allow in our lives. This devotional teaches believers how to recognize dangerous friends, how to remain friends with unbelievers, and how to build wise and godly friendships. This teaching will also tell married Christian couples what friendships can help them maintain a good marriage.

Have you ever wondered if you really matter to God? Sometimes we can question everything we once knew, doubting ourselves, others, and even our faith. When you feel overcome with confusion, you need to know there’s a God who understands and can handle anything you can throw at Him. In this plan, you will learn no doubt is too big or strong for God to help you overcome.

How can people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds come together to heal wounds, reconcile with one another, and begin the journey of recovery? Paul's letters to the church address this same question as he struggled to reconcile first-century Jewish and Gentile believers. His pastoral and theological vision for a united church addressed education, identity, community, hope, and responsibility. In our day, we can do the same.

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but when your heart has been shattered, forgiveness seems like an impossible request. Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands and invites you to join her for this 5-day reading plan from her new book Forgiving What You Can’t Forget and to discover God’s healing gift.

Jesus came to give us life and life to the full. Join us on a journey of freedom as we uncover many common strongholds that stop us living free. Get some practical tools on how you can find your true identity in Jesus, forgive & overcome offence, break free from addiction, let go of your past and run free. You'll never be the same again!

What truly matters is loving God and loving others, but how do we do that effectively? The truth is, we can’t love people well in our own power. But when we look to God and lay ourselves down in humility, we can live from God’s authentic and powerful love. Learn more about growing in love in this 5-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

The Bible calls us to honor our parents—and one way we can do that is by praying for them. This five-day guide will help you to pray rich, intentional prayers for your mother or father—be they biological or adoptive, involved or inattentive, loving or cold, frail or fit, believers or unbelievers. Whatever their situation or posture toward us, if we want to love them well, we need to pray.

How do we fight anxiety, uncertainty, loss, grief and isolation? Are you feeling equipped and FIT for the battles you are facing? Where is your strength coming from? This Bible reading plan will help us find answers to these questions, inspired by the life of one of the best-known warrior kings of the Bible, David.

We have all faced rejection, some more than others; it comes in many forms, and how we handle rejection determines if it controls us. Discover ways through God’s promises to take victory over rejection! I hope you will join me on this 5-day devotional to discover that we are not alone in rejection, for Jesus is rejected to this day!

When suffering feels suffocating, when hurt blinds us, when grief tries to destroy us—what hope does Scripture provide us? In this 5-day Plan, explore what the book of Romans has to say about suffering, and discover hope rooted in God’s Word.

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.

What are spiritual gifts, where do they come from, and how can you identify yours? This 5-Day Bible Reading Plan will equip you to explore how your unique makeup can help you serve God and his mission to reach others in his name.

Have you ever felt like quitting on the church? So has Natalie Runion, worship leader, songwriter, and teacher. But as Natalie reminds us in this week’s devotional, it’s possible to question behaviors and beliefs we have seen in the church, in religious organizations, and in Christians without quitting Jesus or divorcing the family of God. Jesus is right there with us, in the midst of our wandering and our wondering.

In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.

Jesus says that the truth will set us free. But what is truth, and how can it set us free? This 5-day Plan will help confront the lies culture tells us and the lies we tell ourselves. Together, we’ll find out how to overcome sin and find freedom in Christ.

There are no magic words or secret formulas for forgiveness. But there are biblical principles that can help you break free from bitterness and pain. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth delves into God’s word to uncover the promises and expose the myths of forgiveness.

Loving someone who is in active addiction can feel overwhelming. How can you love someone well while also caring for yourself? You must be anchored in hope. In this reading plan from Finding Hope, Amy LaRue speaks from experience and from the heart to help you love well and find your anchor in the hope that God brings.

Discover the freedom of a life transformed by grace in this series on overcoming bitterness. Learn to replace resentment with kindness, forgive as Christ has forgiven you, and walk in the light of your new identity and future. Each day offers practical insights and challenges, guiding you to release bitterness and embrace a heart aligned with God’s love.

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.

They weren’t pastors or religious professionals. They were “mere Christians.” But through their work they changed the world. In this reading plan, I’ll introduce you to these 5 men and women who show us what it looks like to glorify God through our seemingly “secular” work today (Fred Rogers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ole Kirk Christiansen, Hannah More, and C.S. Lewis).