Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Peter 3:9

The beginning of the Advent season is a tradition in many Christian churches that helps believers prepare their hearts, minds, and lives for the coming of the Messiah. In this reading plan we will look forward to the arrival of our King.

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.

Jeremiah was an unlikely prophet—young and inexperienced. Yet God chose him to deliver an unpopular message to a rebellious people, warning them of coming devastation and calling them to repent. Despite fierce opposition, Jeremiah lived with integrity and faith. He proclaimed God’s message with compassion and tears, communicating God’s faithful love and sovereign justice and the promise of a future when God would once again restore his people.

Are you in a season of waiting at the moment? Do you feel like asking God, “How much longer, Lord? Are we there yet?” In this Plan, we will explore some landmarks to look for along the way. I hope these checkpoints will give you hope as you find meaning in your waiting.

Our heart is precious. We consider it the source of our emotions, thinking and feeling. Therefore, it is important to protect our hearts from wrong influences. This reading plan helps you discover how to fill your heart with good things and how it can be cleansed from evil by the Lord God.

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.

Perhaps one of the most impressive short stories of all time, the book of Ruth is an account of God’s redeeming love. The book of Ruth is a fantastic story of how God uses the lives of ordinary people to work His sovereign will. With beautiful allegories of Christ’s love and sacrifice for His people, we are shown the lengths God goes to redeem His children.

God always preserves a remnant of true believers in an unbelieving world. They are his faithful witnesses who stand against the world’s systems, fleshly appetites, and devilish schemes. Often they stand alone facing floods, fires, lions, and giants, in order to faithfully follow God. In this seven-day plan, reconsider some of your favorite biblical stories through the eyes of the believing and courageous remnant.

Going through this world isn't always sunshine and roses, but there is a lot we can learn from nature. As plants need certain things in their environment to grow to their full potential, we too require certain things to help us thrive. Luckily, we have a Great Gardener to help us through! I hope you are encouraged by joining this plan, and that though we experience trials, we can overcome!

The phrase “The day of the Lord” appears many times in the Bible. For the writers of the Bible, the expectation of this day played an important part in the way they lived their lives. In this plan, we will discover how the meaning of this phrase can shape our life and view of God. We will learn the importance of living our life in expectation of this day.

The light and love of Jesus meet the world’s deep need—and we can participate in bringing his light to our communities and relationships. In these devotionals, pastor and former NFL player Derwin Gray encourages us to become everyday missionaries, offering good news to those around us.

The Lent Project is an initiative of Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts. Each daily devotion includes a portion of Scripture, a devotional, a prayer, a work of visual art or a video, a piece of music, and a poem plus brief commentaries on the artworks and artists. The Seven Last Words of Christ refers to the seven short phrases uttered by Jesus on the cross, as gathered from the four Christian gospels. This devotional project connects word, image, voice and song into daily meditations on these words.

As Christian men, Jesus calls us to “fish for people”, but many of us struggle with what that means and doubt our ability to do it or even know how to do it. This week, we will examine what it means to share Jesus with others. So, grab your rods, and let’s head out into deeper waters to see what our Teacher has for us! Written by Brad Klassen.

You've discovered the Good News of Jesus. Now it's time to share it! The message of Jesus is too wonderful to keep to ourselves. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau for this 7-day devotional and be inspired and empowered to live a Gospel-sharing life!

Many women are tired but don’t know how to find rest for their souls. This plan seeks to unpack the story of Mary & Martha and glean insights about their souls from their behavior – a soul in distress versus a soul at rest.

Jesus’ resurrection reminds us of God’s absolute authority over all things. God’s resurrection power provides victory over sin and death, restoring mankind back to Himself. What do we do when we face trials in our lives—when we feel broken, lost, and can’t see out of our circumstances? In this CBN teaching series, we dive deeper into life’s difficulties and discover the truth about God’s resurrection power and the areas that appear broken in our lives. God is powerful enough to restore and redeem all of mankind, and He is powerful enough to restore and heal any brokenness within you!

A devotional on the fruit of the Spirit.

Passionate author and speaker Mary DeMuth puts into writing the hopes, worries, desires, needs, and uncertainties of everyday life so that you can release them to your Savior. With daily prayer, find restoration and peace in His relentless grace. As you approach Jesus with a humble and honest spirit, you will discover how His mercy can absolutely change your life—today and every day.

Over the course of 10 days, alongside passages from 1–2 Peter: Living Hope in a Hard World by Lydia Brownback, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.

This video plan has been created to give believers an understanding of God’s heart for the nations and the roles He calls His people to play in bringing the gospel to the ends of the earth through missions. This video plan is in American Sign Language.

The more that we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us and help us walk in His rhythms, the more our lives will show the evidence of spiritual growth and true Christ-like character. Rather than trying to make ourselves good by following laws, we will naturally stay in the lines of righteousness because of the Holy Spirit’s transforming work within us. Our lives will then become like fruit stands of goodness for the world to see and taste that God is good. Read this 10-day devotional to learn more about the Fruits of the Spirit in Everyday Life.

Here Comes the Son celebrates Jesus coming to earth as the fulfillment of God's plan to save humanity. It shows how God meets people where they are, ordinary or wise, young or old, and invites us to encounter him personally. This series reminds us that this is not just a story from the past but a present reality of hope, redemption, and love for all people.

When we try to find the central theme of the Bible, we might not immediately think of trees. But when we take a closer look, trees are mentioned quite often! Not as main characters or major topics, but they are frequently used as metaphors or symbolic representations of important truths. In this reading plan, we will read some Bible texts about trees, and see what we can learn from them.

Serving Challenge is an 11-day adventure to serve like Jesus that will lead you to more personal fulfillment than you ever thought possible. You were made for more than just believing and existing until you die. You were made to serve, just like Jesus.

What is heaven like? Is it our final destination? Will we recognize other people? Who is going to heaven? Will heaven be boring? What can we know about heaven? This reading plan answers all of these questions!