Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 4:18

None of us is exempt from loss. We lose what we expected, what we believed, our sense of security or identity. We lose those we love. What do we do with the disruption, disorientation, and devastation of loss? How do we survive the questions about God that happen in dark nights of the soul? In this five-day Bible study, you’ll discover raw, fought-for spiritual wisdom and hope in Christ.

In a world that feels dark, we find hope in remembering that the global, ancient vision of Christianity isn’t about fear and cynicism. It’s about experiencing, embodying, and extending the light of Jesus. It’s about a story—very good news—that frees us to dream again. This devotional gives a glimpse of that path of hope.

Follow Jesus and you’ll face hardship. It was true of the early disciples. It will be true for you. This 5-day plan uses Acts 14 as a guide for living for Christ when hardship comes. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Through a lens of sports and Biblical truth, this 5-day reading plan unpacks how a biblical perspective of suffering offers us hope. While trusting God to be with us, comfort us, and give us strength, we can joyfully face our trials and hardships.

Journey through a 5-day Bible plan that wrestles with the tough questions of a broken world, faith, and the supernatural. This plan is from the creators of SHOW ME YOUR GLORY, an exciting, new film coming to theaters this spring that retells stories of the supernatural crashing into human suffering and introduces experts who have studied miracles and suffering. Discover true stories of the seemingly unbelievable, and be reminded that prayers can be answered in ways that we could never expect or imagine.

Building for Eternity is an inspiring journey designed to help us embrace a life shaped by eternal purpose. In a world that often prioritizes the visible and material, this plan invites us to shift our focus toward what truly lasts—what God is building in and through us for eternity. This 5-day Bible reading plan by Jennifer Sánchez and Kristi Krauss explores how our lives are grounded in Christ, revealing through Scripture that God’s vision for us reaches far beyond what we can currently see or imagine.

The church is meant to be a place of healing and hope. Too often it’s a place of hurt. This 5-day plan is designed to help you navigate times when church hurt happens. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a decision, a perspective, and a weapon. This 5-day journey invites you to embrace joy, not in the absence of pain, but right in the middle of it. Through Scripture, honest reflections, and real questions, this devotional will help you reframe your perspective and find strength in God's promises. Whether you're navigating grief, transition, or just daily chaos, there’s joy to be found. This plan comes from the heart of Naomi Raine and the overflow of her own journey in writing “Be Glad”—a space of healing, process, and deep trust.

It’s easy to have faith and trust in God while everything in our life is going well, but it is crucial to maintain that faith when times get hard. This plan reminds us that God is with us even on our darkest days, and that there is always hope!

When life seems like an unending series of problems, and it seems there is nowhere else to turn to, what do we do? When all hope seems lost, when we have more questions than answers, who do we turn to? This devotional provides perspective, hope, and some answers. I pray it blesses you.

Are you or someone you love walking through sickness right now? This 5-day devotional offers honest encouragement and real hope. You’ll discover how illness – whether it ends in healing or heaven – can draw you, and those around you, closer to God. Through Scripture, stories, and reflection, you'll discover that even in your illness, God is at work. Join us to find comfort, purpose, and renewed faith. You're not alone.

We all face pain and suffering, but thanks to Jesus, we have the power not only to endure trials but to overcome them. In Him, you can get better, not bitter. Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a fresh way to connect with God, this 5-day devotional will encourage you with powerful truths from 2 Corinthians.

Illness in retirement can feel discouraging — but it may be God's invitation to finish well. This 5-day devotional offers hope, comfort, and perspective for those facing sickness later in life. Through Scripture and real stories, you’ll discover how your suffering can draw you and others closer to God. Whether healing comes or not, your faith can leave a lasting legacy that changes lives long after you are gone.  

Falling between Gen X and Millennials, the so-called “Xennial” generation carries the weight of both worlds. We grew up in an analog childhood and stepped into a digital adulthood, shaped by a blend of simplicity and complexity few others have known. Along the way, we learned to polish appearances – through church programs, cultural expectations, and curated social media feeds – until performing itself became exhausting. No wonder so many of us long for a faith that is genuine, rooted in Christ, and free of pretense. This five-day devotional speaks to that longing.

God uses our trials to produce in us a greater weight of glory. Join me during these 5 days to discover through my story and the Word, how God transforms our weakness into a testimony of His power.

As a boy, a tragic accident nearly cost John O’Leary his life. The long road to recovery demanded everything from him and his family—faith, grit, sacrifice, and courage. What could have ended in despair became the spark for a life of resilience and inspiration. Today, John speaks to thousands around the globe, carrying a message of faith, hope, and love that was literally forged in fire. John reminds us that no matter how great the adversity, together we can rise, heal, and change the world. See this powerful story when SOUL ON FIRE releases in theaters October 10!

This devotional is part of our Happy Series, created to help you experience deep and lasting joy. If you completed Get Happy, you learned how to break the world’s patterns that steal happiness. In this companion plan, you will discover joy by embracing who God says you are. Over five days, explore identity truths that renew your thinking and restore your happiness. God designed you for joy – let Him show you how happy life can be in Him.

Bestselling author of Ever Upward, Justine Brooks Froelker, walks the reader through healthy messages of hope in surviving and thriving after life doesn't turn out how we planned. A mental health therapist and a survivor of a failed infertility journey, Justine guides the reader through a healthier message of hope. She helps the reader to find their place in God’s story, even when it has not turned out who they had hoped and dreamed.

In this Life.Church Bible Plan, six couples write about six wedding vows they never officially said at the altar. These vows of preparation, priority, pursuit, partnership, purity, and prayer are the vows that make marriages work long past the wedding. Whether you’re married or just thinking about it, it’s time to make the vow.  

6 Sessions by Danny Silk on how we can deal with stress and anxiety by prioritizing what's important to us, what brings us happiness, and how to build the days that we actually want to live in.

On this side of eternity, no one is exempt from pain, but if we believe that God never wastes our tears it changes our perspective. This six-day devotional will encourage you to hold on and not to give up because you are being prepared for greatness as He trains you to trust Him.

Missionaries, pastors, and the average Christian will encounter suffering in their lives and the lives of those they love and serve. This devotion is designed to look at real-life stories illustrating how God uses suffering to teach, guide and mold us to be more like Jesus. By God’s grace, we can glorify God as we embrace suffering in our lives, knowing that Jesus willingly laid down His life for us.

Some of the biggest choices we make are internal ones, like the words we choose to speak to ourselves daily. Often, these are lies from the world we have chosen to believe. In this plan, discover six beautiful and wonderful truths to help replace some of those lies and, instead, simply choose to reflect on what God our Creator says about you.

Discover the power of hope to get you through difficult times, and learn how to turn any sorrowful journey into a “roar story." This six-day plan is based on Levi Lusko's Bible Study: Through the Eyes of a Lion.

Does it ever seem like everything and everyone is against you? No matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to catch a break. You aren't the only one. In this guide, we'll learn how to practice persistence in the face of resistance. When we're desperate to give up, we'll discover what it takes to keep going — no matter what.