Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 4:8

There’s a path that looks right, but in the end, leads to death. Have you ever thought, "How did I end up here? This isn't the life I dreamed of!" Maybe it's time to get off your well-worn path and let God establish a new way forward. Journey with Andrew Palau through six video stories. Find the one your soul longs for and the path of life—Jesus.

Being a child of God, a follower and disciple of Jesus is a wonderful privilege. But every Christian must understand that there is a cost – it is not always easy to be a follower of Jesus. This study is about the cost of discipleship.

Failure is part of life, but it has stopped too many from pursuing their unique purpose and destiny. Your past choices don’t have to end the dream God has placed on your heart. In this six-day devotional, Tyler Feller integrates biblical wisdom with practical steps to help you turn even the greatest failure into an opportunity to move forward with God. Don’t give up on God’s dream for you.

Even when it seems that our lives are close to falling apart, God cares and has a plan for us. The reality is that for the child of God, there is no such thing as hopelessness--and the Bible reminds us of that fact frequently.

God’s always good, but that doesn’t mean He’s always safe. This Life.Church Bible Plan dares readers to pray three bold prayers: search me, send me, and break me. Dare to start reading today, and your life will take a scary-good turn.

This devotional is taken from the book Living Waters which explores the story of the woman at the well in John 4. This nameless and sinful woman encountered Jesus and her life was never the same. One encounter with Jesus can transform your entire life and each day is an opportunity to encounter Him. No matter who you are or what your past looks like, God desires to meet with you.

Life hurts. We’re no strangers to this fact. It’s why we're writing this. And not simply because life hurts, but because there’s hope even when it does. There’s more to our suffering than meets the eye. Walking through 2 Corinthians 4 and 5, this plan is from Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton’s new book, “Hope When It Hurts.”

Discouragement and Despair are two emotions with which the enemy attacks all of us. Would you spend time with us asking the Lord to deal with both our own discouragement and also that of those who create our culture in the entertainment industry?

Knowing God’s heart changes everything. His love draws us in. His power fills our hands and hearts with might. His redemption rewrites even the worst stories of our lives. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover to greater depths the heart of your heavenly Father, and learn how to live your life as a response to his unceasing love. 

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the industry’s biggest stars from Museum of the Bible’s newest plan! From legendary figures such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and U2 to more recent stars such as Mumford & Sons, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs.

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.

Have you ever been so tired or defeated in life that you’ve wanted to throw in the towel and give up? The Bible is full of encouragement to persevere and keep going! This 7-day reading plan will refresh you for the journey ahead.

If you are facing challenges that have you scared to death…If you are facing change you never saw coming…If it’s time to find courage you have never needed before, and never wanted to need… this devotional is for you.When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears, our excuses, and ourselves—it’s time to go wherever He leads. 

Jesus loves people—all people. But sometimes it seems that the people who need love the most are often the most rejected, even by the church. The truth is that Jesus loves the brokenhearted. Using Psalms 42 and 43 as the foundation, Skip Heitzig explores the reality of depression and brokenness in this 7-day devotional. Discover both reasons and remedies for spiritual depression through daily Scripture reading, relatable insights from Skip, and For Further Thought challenges.

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.

The wilderness is a hard place but it’s crucial for our lives and growth. While a desert season feels terribly wrong, God desires to use the wilderness for your eternal good. To reap its benefits, however, you must understand its nature and purpose.

The message of the Gospel contains such power in it that becomes an unstoppable force. Join the apostles in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. The struggles and opposition they faced are no different from the ones we encounter today. Learn from them, be inspired and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to become an ambassador of the Kingdom of God–be unstoppable!

This 7 day devotional will help you align your heart with God's, seeing the role sacrifice plays in the life of every follower of Jesus Christ.

The reasons for discouragement are strong, but the reasons to take heart and hold on to hope are stronger yet. We must see the bigger picture. Through biblical truth and personal stories, author, pastor, and theologian Jason Meyer encourages the weary and anxious believer by shining light on the nature of reality, the nature of God, and the intersection of the two in our daily, rubber-meets-the-road lives.

Here is a simple message for anyone who struggles with identity: give up your need to control how other people see you. Walking through her narrative involving betrayal and pain, Landra Young Hughes discovered life free from self-obsession and self-resentment. She began to hear God’s voice over her own. Within His Word, she found freedom from the cycle of shame and the love and acceptance she had been searching for.

We’re living in an unprecedented time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where do we find hope and “good news” in the middle of a continual stream of bad news? For followers of Jesus, there is always Good News. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll dive into some promises we find in our good God and the faith we’ll need to stand on them.

How do we become stronger? What does it mean to see God's strength made perfect in our weakness? We’ll unpack New Testament examples of how God uses weakness to display the gospel to the world. Because of God, our suffering is never without purpose. With insight born from life’s journey, Clayton King shows readers how pain holds purpose, weakness leads to worship, and brokenness becomes blessing.

Has anyone spoken words against you that have broken your spirit? Have those words taken root and led to negative patterns like persistent disappointment, a critical mindset, illness, or even disaster or despair? This reading plan focuses on five areas of our lives where negative thoughts turn into areas of unbelief that can hold us back from experiencing peace, hope, and healing.

Are you tired of the tension between outside voices and your inward call? It’s time to WOMAN UP. Beginning today, imagine yourself on a journey of discovering your leadership voice. Woman Up centers on the life of the biblical character Deborah, and challenges women to overcome limitations in order to rise up to the place God has called them to lead.