Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:4

Together for the first time in one reading plan, experience daily readings from such classic Christian thought leaders as Frederick Buechner, Henri Nouwen, Eugene Peterson, James Bryan Smith, and N. T. Wright.  

Do you feel like your past gets in the way of God loving you? Do you feel the need to perform in order to earn His favor and approval? In this 5-day reading plan, Pete Briscoe assures us that God has already given you an A+! Find out why there is nothing you can do to make God love you more or make Him love you less. 

We know God tells us that we are new creations, and yet so often it doesn’t feel like it. We end up pretending to have everything together, while inside we are in deep pain. The first step is to stop the pretence, which is where this study starts. It then encourages you to continually go to the source in order to learn more about, and embrace, who you truly are.

There is a peace that lasts. A peace that surpasses understanding. A peace that keeps you calm despite the storms that rage around you. That peace is patiently waiting for you in God’s presence. In this reading plan Norma Rossouw discusses this type of peace, and how we may move closer to God to truly experience the peace that only He can offer.

Loving a prodigal is a long and desperate journey filled with fear, worry, anger, and self-doubt. You spend hours waiting, praying, and pleading. You search for help. You feel shame. You cry out to God, "How long, Lord?" This five-day audio study will feature conversations with Judy Douglass. An author and mother of a prodigal who speaks from experience, she offers hope to help others see God's grace and love.

Life indeed can be lonely. Loneliness is painful. But there is one who will always respond, who will never leave you or forsake you. Join us in this Abide plan as we uncover God's Word where He promises to be with you in your pain.

In this life we all encounter suffering. But we can rest in the eternal promise of God that He will give us His faithful love to comfort us in every situation we may go through. In this devotional, we will discover the comforting love of God for us and for all those around us.

Motown Gospel artists & spouses, Jerard & Jovaun share their perspective on staying encouraged on their journey through life & how you can do the same. Through this plan, they stress the tools that God has given us all to make it safely.

Inspired by the compelling documentary, “The Long Goodbye: The Kara Tippetts Story,” this 5-day devotional gives hope and encouragement, reminding us that God is with us in our suffering. Kara powerfully and honestly shared with the world her journey as a wife and young mother of 4 who faced terminal breast cancer. Kara helps us realize that life is precious and every moment is a gift.

Have you ever wondered what God created you to do or asked Him why you’ve been through certain experiences? You were uniquely created for a custom-built role that only you can fill. Even if you feel lost, or you’re hesitant to move, this 5-day plan will help you trust God, so He can lead you to your purpose.

Natural disasters—such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, even pandemics—often strike without warning. The shock, fear and sense of outrage can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling completely helpless and abandoned. In the midst of devastation and loss, be assured that God is with you—loving you and caring for you, “always ready to help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

There’s no limit to who can experience tragedy. Sooner or later, everyone will be faced with the sadness and difficulties associated with sudden traumatic events that change life forever. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he invites you to experience God’s compassion during times of crisis and helps you discover how to respond when tragedy strikes.

Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Grief is a human experience and no one is immune to it. We grieve when we lose someone or a dream dies. It can strike at any point and is often when we least expect it. We’ll dive into understanding grief and learn how to process the different kinds we’ll go through. Join in on the 5-day Plan so that you can get through your grief in a healthy way.

In this broken world, suffering is no stranger to any of us… You may be facing a storm right now that has you feeling hopeless, but thank God that our feelings do not determine His faithfulness! He sees you. He cares. He’s able. I hope by the end of this devotional, you are reminded where your peace is found as you give Him your “Hallelujah Even Here.” 🖤 -Lydia Laird

Have you ever thought, “This wasn’t supposed to happen to me”? Maybe a scary diagnosis, the loss of a relationship, or a shocking global pandemic left you feeling overwhelmed and alone. You may have noticed adversity feels a lot like grief, and grief can feel like more than we can handle. My hope is this reading plan will encourage you today and in the days ahead.

All of us need forgiveness. But too often we treat forgiveness like it’s optional, when in reality, it’s a prerequisite to grow in our faith. In this 5-day Plan, we’ll discover hope and truth from different biblical accounts about forgiveness as we receive it for ourselves and extend it to others.

With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

The Covid-19 healing testimony shared in this 5-day plan will encourage you to trust God in every season. You will learn practical spiritual ways to guard your heart, protect your home, overcome anxiety and depression, and shine God's light in the darkness.

The mistakes, failures, tragedies, and circumstances outside of our control linger in our minds and hold us back. What If Your Worst Chapters Could Become Your Greatest Victories?

Whether you’re in your 20s or a few decades down the road, the wisdom in this study will help you do now what will bring you happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

This reading plan by Tracie Miles takes a deep dive into understanding and overcoming the emotional toll divorce, separation, and the loss of a serious long-term relationship has on a woman’s well-being. Tracie Miles leads women on a powerful, life-changing journey that provides much-needed hope, encouragement, and practical guidance for living their best life even if it’s not the life they once imagined.

Feeling “thrown off” by life’s interruptions? If you are wishing things were different, regretting your choices and circumstances, and wondering if God even cares, you’re not alone. In this 5-day study based on the book Thrown off Script, the principles that make improv work on stage are tied with truths from the Bible so you can learn to recognize interruptions as opportunities to grow closer to God and others.

Perseverance is the sixth in a series of studies that help you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we consider why some people give up following Jesus and explore how we can hold strongly on to Jesus and persevere in our commitment to Him, despite all that Satan throws against us.

Grief is hard to understand or explain. When I lost my husband, it was like combining sadness and loneliness with anxiety over what tomorrow would bring and fear of how I could possibly handle it all. If you find yourself struggling with grief, know you’re not alone. As I share in my novel The Shell Collector, God is always with us through pain and will help us navigate the path.