Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:2

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?

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting our world and our lives in ways we could not have imagined. As coaches and athletes, we’re likely experiencing a variety of emotions as we walk through this season. The following devotions give us a chance to honestly consider our emotions and what God is saying to us in this unprecedented time.

When our normal is shattered from life-altering experiences we are often left with fear, anxiety, heartbreak, and disappointment, eventually leading us to despair. Our hopes and dreams are dimmed by the hard reality of life. But hope isn’t just a fleeting wish, Hope is a Person!

What Do You See? is a 5-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

God wants to set you free from pornography addiction. When I was addicted to pornography, and at the lowest point in my life, Jesus showed me the true power of what He did on the cross. His grace and love set me free. Be encouraged by my story, and find freedom from pornography today.

This 5-day reading plan unpacks the hope God promises us in the midst of troubling times...and how through Biblical Truth and a lens of faith, we can be challenged, encouraged, and inspired as sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

Most can survive on little food, water, shelter, clothing or even affection. But without hope - life can be unbearable. We hope to join Jesus in heaven one day. We hope that God hears our prayers. Join us in this Abide plan as we meditate and pray on how hope is the essence of the Christian faith.

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.

When Caitlin Henderson married a farm boy and began raising a family in rural America, God used the farm to show her there’s more to life than the world leads us to believe. In the following pages she invites us to catch a fresh glimpse of how God can use the most ordinary things to show us His character and goodness.

God wants us to be transformed. This devotional plan will remind you of the many ways God works in our lives to bring us closer to Himself. Whether we are far from him, distracted, hitting rock-bottom, or asking Him to take us higher, He is faithful.

Jason Brown was at the top of his NFL career when he experienced a shocking, radical call from God: leave behind the fame of football and instead become a farmer to feed the poor. In his debut book, Centered, Jason shares the challenges his family has faced in their new mission alongside rich biblical truths and stories of God’s miraculous blessings.

"I dare you." When was the last time you heard God whisper these words into your soul? In seasons when you feel trapped by the safety of routine, you’ll often find God nudging you to chase His desires for your life by acting out in courage. Let friends Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill cheer you on, strengthen your soul, and encourage you to give your infinite God your complete obedience.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Laura Story’s book So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. This study will explore what it means to trust our heavenly Father when circumstances are beyond our control and how surrendering to God’s plans for our lives is the beginning of a new adventure with God that will change us forever.

The Psalms are my default to experience God in all His glory. They invite peace and reveal pain. Most of them are birthed from an autobiography of seeking the Lord. They are a reliable remedy to reignite your fiery faith. My prayer is that you will use these simple writings as a reason to get before the Lord and let Him love on you.

Any of you out there feel as though you are struggling to keep your head above water? Do you feel at any moment the waves of despair, chaos, or suffering will crash over you for the last time, breaking you, tossing you into the depths of the ocean floor? What are we to do in times such as these? “Be strong and courageous!” Remember: Our God is big and strong!

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas- some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

Everyone's story comes with unique challenges that leave you lost and drowning in their wake. Dr. Tony Evans, bestselling author and pastor, understands life's hardships firsthand. In less than two years, he lost his brother, sister, brother-in-law, two nieces, father, and wife. Join him on this 5 day journey and see that there is hope for the hurting: His name is Jesus.

This reading plan from Scarlet Hiltibidal is an invitation to give up your striving, to accept that you are the worst, to embrace that you are poor in spirit, and to receive the perfect love from the very best: Jesus. God’s offering to us—the broken, the hopeless, the try-hards, and the imperfect—leads us to humility, repentance, and dependence on Jesus as our Savior. That’s where we find freedom and joy.

Do you feel stuck? Almost as if you haven’t moved forward in the last several years? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This 5-day plan will encourage and help you see how God always moves, even when we feel stuck.

Have you ever ached for God’s power in your life? We believe God can do all things but sometimes fail to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. In this 4-part plan, we’ll dive into 1 Kings to discover how Elijah experienced an intense process of preparation before God’s presence was manifested in his life. Let’s get ready to receive God’s power in our lives and churches!

The gospel is for every person because Jesus is for every person. May this five-day devotional plan based on the first vision statement of the Lausanne Movement, 'the gospel for every person', lead you to deeper engagement with the love of Christ and a deeper desire to share that love with others.

Cristina’s life was marked by rejection, homelessness, addiction, and jail before the God of hope restored her heart and life. In this five-day devotional, she offers prayers that will stir faith and hope as you trust God with every part of your life. Through Jesus we can have confidence in God’s constant love and protection. It doesn’t matter how dark the circumstances; God can turn the most impossible situations around!

In this 5-day reading plan, Daniel Fusco, author of You’re Gonna Make It and Lead Pastor of Crossroads Community Church, unpacks the keys to living with a deeply Biblical resilience. If you join this journey, you will explore how to blossom during times of suffering, fear, anxiety, and stress. These keys are invaluable in this messy world.

What does the Bible say about letting go of anxiety and fear? In this 5 day plan, you will find hope in God's promises and stories of how He has used difficult circumstances to bring forth blessings and ultimately, peace.

Trauma, abuse, and toxic relationships have broken us. But there is no shame in brokenness. In fact, it’s where the healing power of Jesus comes to find us. We need to bring our brokenness into the light! In this five-day devotional, you’ll be encouraged to bring your hurts to Jesus and discover the power of hope, gentleness, forgiveness, and prayer.