Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:2

Can we really be joyful? YES! We can be joyful when we allow God to fill us with His authentic joy that stands against the tides of life's adversity. This devotional packs a powerful dose of encouragement to give you insight into what is joy and how to be joyful, even when life is difficult.

Sure, we all want to experience God’s presence but is that even possible? The answer is a resounding yes to His refreshment, healing, and power. Jesus extends an invitation to meet Him in the secret place, no matter if we feel unworthy, over-scheduled, distracted, or distant. Let’s open God’s Word for practical help turning our ordinary into His extraordinary by accepting the most incredible invitation of all.

There’s no way to sugarcoat it—something’s not right. Each morning we wake to a steady stream of pain. We scramble to comfort ourselves. But we know a better day is coming—a day when wrong things will be undone. And God’s promises start here and now. This 7-day devotional from Andrew and Wendy Palau will refresh you with living hope and inspire you to share Jesus with a world in pain.

Do you enjoy watching or taking part in endurance sports? What causes people to push themselves beyond their limits? Or to give up halfway? Does your life feel like an endurance race? It is! In this Plan, we will explore how to train for our individual endurance challenges in Christ.

Perhaps you have been told ‘You are Not Lovable…” Or maybe someone you loved treated you to insert that doubt into your mind and heart. Or this is a lie you believed on your own. Whatever the circumstance, you need to be reminded that you are loved by the King of the universe. Come and explore the certainty of God’s unconditional love for YOU!

Look at six biblical principles that shaped Dr. King’s life and motivated him to speak on behalf of African-Americans in the Civil Rights Movement: love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope. You can better understand, live, experience, and ultimately form a community around the unifying principles at the heart of the dream to which Dr. King dedicated his life. Adapted from Share the Dream Bible Study.

Do you ever wish you could have a do-over? Are you looking for an opportunity to start fresh and create a new trajectory for your life? If so, then the Book of Ruth is a story for you. Over the next 7 days, we’ll explore this incredibly honest and inspiring story of two women who overcame incredible tragedy and changed the story of God’s people forever.

I extend this invitation to deepen healing with Jesus! God has walked me through 12 years of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual exploitation, and being sex trafficked. For many years, the enemy convinced me that I was too broken & unworthy. Together we will dive into God's truth & grace over our lives!

The believer’s walk of faith is one that is challenging and requires an every day decision of surrender. In this 7 Day Devotional with Jordan David Ward of the trio, Consumed by Fire, you will refocus on what it really means to have a closer walk with Jesus.

College can be a tough place. As women, we struggle to discover our adult identity away from our parents while the world tells us who to be. Long-time professor, Dr. Sandi Van Lieu, uses humor and scripture to encourage women during their college journey. Navigate the challenges of friendship, love, mental health, temptation, and adulting by being strengthened in Christ and his word.

Loving others can be messy. Chances are you are no stranger to heartache and disappointment when it comes to your relationships. Maybe you’ve even experienced this hurt spreading into your relationship with God. You feel disconnected and aren’t experiencing His love like before. This devotional will help you discover the wholehearted love you’ve always wanted with God and others; love that allows you to be fully safe, seen, and known.

How did Paul transform from persecutor to preacher? What divine preparation led him to spread the gospel? Delve into themes of unity, salvation, and the overarching glory of God. Discover how faith, grace, and purpose intertwine in this powerful series, inviting you to reflect, question, and transform. Are you ready to explore the depths of your faith?

The Apostle Paul writes: “Your life is now hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). Jesus knows what it is to suffer sorrow and pain in this world. He really does get it. And so, He is our true hiding place when life hurts. These Our Daily Bread reflections will help you journey with the One who carries our burdens, walks beside us and fills our hearts with hope.

Discover transformative truths in "Romans: A 7-Day Devotional" by Nathan Finochio. Each day explores key themes from the book of Romans, such as the explosive power of the Gospel, the reality of justification, freedom from sin, living by the Spirit, God’s sovereignty, practical living out the Gospel, and embracing unity.

Are you ready to deepen your prayer life, but not sure how to start? Let’s take a closer look at the instructions Jesus gives us on how to pray in Matthew 6. Learn how to pray like Jesus in this 7-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

God is famous for interrupting people’s brokenness and speaking a new identity into them. Identity is at the heart of what it means to be human. Today, people think they are free to choose their identity, which leads them to put on masks and personas. But the Good News of Christ says that you, in God’s love, can discover what God says about you. You are who the “I Am” says you are. And only in the identity your Creator has given you, will you live a life of peace, security, and freedom.

Susan Binkley is the founder of Blue Monarch, a long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. As a child, she avoided eye contact with God so he wouldn’t send her to Africa as a missionary. However, he found her anyway and her incredible journey of Blue Monarch began, strengthening her faith, and teaching her aspects and nuances of God’s personality she never knew.

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. In this reading plan we will explore why is worth to be shared.

Lent reminds us of the incredible love and sacrifice of Jesus, exploring how his death and resurrection changed everything for you. Through his actions, he brought forgiveness, peace, and the promise of eternal life, offering you a restored relationship with God. This week, you’ll reflect on the depths of his love and how it calls you to live differently.

The gift of God’s grace is boundless, both in beauty and its many dimensions. In these devotions written by incarcerated students from North Park Theological Seminary’s School of Restorative Arts program, we are inspired to freshly encounter and receive God’s grace. Through the theme of “reconciling grace,” we will pray together through the many dimensions of God’s grace. Let us be reminded that we can never fully plumb the depths of the riches of God’s amazing grace!

Sharing your faith can feel intimidating, but God equips us for the task. This plan offers encouragement through real-life stories, Scripture, and prayer to help you grow in confidence. Whether talking with family, mentoring the next generation, or having a simple conversation with a stranger, you’ll learn to trust the Holy Spirit to guide your words. God opens doors for us to share His love—step through them with courage and grace.

Every man builds his life on something. For some, it's a career. For others, it’s money, image, or comfort. But none of those foundations can carry the weight of eternity. This week, we’re going to walk through some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith—truths that every man who follows Jesus needs to understand. Written by Scott Roberts.

There is only one way to God, and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. This month, we are focusing on connecting with God through Remembrance. As you remember what God has done, you are drawn into an encounter with Him. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you will be equipped to understand how to connect with God through Remembrance.

Every human who has ever walked the earth is in search of peace. But where does peace come from? Is peace a feeling, a place, or a set of carefully curated circumstances? And is it possible to become a more peaceful person? In this reading plan, we will explore five practices from the way of Jesus that allow God to transform our worry, fear, and doubt into peace.

Nobody grows godlier by accident. We don't grow into godliness on our own. The Holy Spirit helps us, but we have an important role to play. There are some important things that must happen if we're going to grow into the godly men that God wants us to be. We're going to explore some of these things this week and look at how we can build godly character as Christian men. Written by Darryl Dash.