Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 61:2

Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life can be dark. And it leaves its mark—like ashes of grief—in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. In this plan, Darcie Stephens, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries, shares some of her own story of loving those in the midst of substance abuse and how God brought her HOPE.

As you embark on this journey, you are invited into a space where your deepest questions and rawest doubts can find a voice. This devotional is designed to meet you exactly where you are, offer solace and understanding amid your struggles, and remind you that your questions (no matter what they are) are valid and essential in your walk with God.

Dear Mama, Jesus wants to meet with you this Christmas! At a time of year when busyness, worries, and distractions can crowd out the reason for the season, God is inviting you to encounter Him. Join Jen Pierce, worship pastor with Help Club for Moms, for five days of Scripture, worship, and prayer to focus your heart on the One we're celebrating- Jesus! You will find peace and joy as you encounter His presence.

Waiting is a fundamental part of the human journey, marked by tension between hope and uncertainty. In this devotional, we will walk alongside Abraham, a man who walked through his own long season of waiting to see God’s promises fulfilled. Through his story, we’ll discover what to expect and how to grow as we navigate our own seasons of waiting on God’s promises. And ultimately, we'll see how Jesus himself—the true offspring of Abraham—brings deeper meaning to our waiting, standing as the final fulfillment of God's promises to all who follow in Abraham’s footsteps of faith.

Many of us are tired. Tired of something we can’t always name. Tired of feeling stuck in behaviors and pain we want to leave behind. Author and counselor Adam Young shows us how engaging with our story helps us heal, find renewed purpose, and discover how to hope again.

Our journey of faith often begins with fear but transforms into a powerful story of redemption. This devotional explores the profound impact of personal evangelism, drawing from Mark 5 where Jesus instructs a healed man to share his story. We're reminded that each of us has a unique testimony, regardless of our past. Our stories, whether dramatic or subtle, are part of God's larger narrative of salvation. The challenge is clear: we're called not to hoard our spirituality, but to spread it. Like patients healed from a terminal illness, we're entrusted with the life-saving 'antidote' of the Gospel.

The Sabbath is perhaps the most misunderstood commandment. Far from an austere day of legalistic rules prohibiting your favorite activities, it’s an invitation to slow down and experience delight. In this seven-day reading plan, we’ll look at how the Bible describes Sabbath as a wellspring of joy, gratitude, connection, justice, peace, and delight. By walking the Sabbath way, we can receive the abundant life Jesus came to offer us.

Many of us live with an unspoken agreement with scarcity—believing there’s never enough love, provision, or purpose. We shrink our prayers and settle for survival. Yet Scripture reveals a God who is lavish, generous, and eager to restore and bless beyond measure. In this Bible plan, you’ll explore what it means to break free from scarcity and embrace the expansive nature of God. Through five days of reflection, you’ll discover His limitless love, His provision that exceeds your needs, His power to restore, and His invitation to join a mission that is bigger than you imagined.

This 5-day devotional is for the woman who no longer feels like herself, but isn’t sure why. When roles shift, relationships change, or your sense of identity begins to blur, it can feel like you’re losing yourself. You’re not. You’re being invited into deeper alignment. Through Scripture, reflection, and restoration, this plan will help you name what’s been lost and embrace who you’re becoming in Christ.

Mary Magdalene’s healing is deeply personal. Jesus set her free from spiritual oppression and invited her into a new life. Over five days, we’ll explore Mary Magdalene’s story and what it means for us today, because healing isn’t an end—it’s the start of a journey with Jesus into freedom. Ready to walk with Him? You can read this plan separately, but it is also part of The Chosen's 'Test of Character' journey.

What if Jesus called you by name? This 5-day journey explores how encounters with Jesus lead to redemption and purpose. Through Mary Magdalene’s story, you'll discover that being called isn't just about being saved—it's about being seen, known, and restored. Jesus still speaks today. The question is: are we listening? You can read this plan separately, but it is also part of The Chosen 'Test of Character' journey.

You know that “off” feeling you have in your life? You don’t have to live with that restlessness, those feelings of inadequacy. You don’t have to let your past define who you are today. Dr. Zoe Shaw reminds us that when we recognize shame in our lives and bring that pain to God, we can find emotional freedom, self-empowerment, compassion, acceptance, and true transformation.

So many people grow up without a present, loving father, and the ache of that absence can last a lifetime. But God, our perfect Father, invites us to know Him personally, to be healed from the wounds of fatherlessness, and to walk in the full identity of His children. In this five-day devotional, drawn from his book, Fatherless No More, Tim Johnson shares his personal journey of healing and reveals how you can experience the Father’s love for yourself. No matter what your past looks like, you can live free, whole, and secure as God’s beloved child.

Join us on this journey to deepen your relationship with Jesus. This is part one of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. See also Jesus, I Need You (companion prayer).

We invite you to join us in preparing room in our hearts for Christ. It’s the cry of our hearts to which God responds with His Son, “Emmanuel” - God is with us. Giving time and attention to the coming Light of the world can spark a tiny hope, ignite a thrill of joy and give us a glimpse of love in a time that otherwise may be exhausting, overwhelming and stressful.

Mary Marantz draws on her story of growing up in poverty in West Virginia to remind us that sometimes we find redemption not in spite of the dirt and pain in our lives, but because of it.

Join John Eldredge on a six-day journey to discover the true secret of a man’s soul and embrace the danger, passion, and freedom God intended for every man. Narrated by the author.

Join Stasi Eldredge for this six-day study to reveal how Jesus restores the feminine heart, and allow you to discover the glorious design of women the way God originally intended. Based on the bestselling book "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul" and guided by the author.

Who is God? We all have different answers, but how do we know what’s true? No matter what your experiences with God, Christians, or church have been like, it’s time to discover God for who He really is—real, present, and ready to meet you right where you are. Take the first step in this 6-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, God Is _______.

Join Pastor Darlene Zschech for a 6-day study on the Sisters of Zelophehad, who stepped out of their comfort zones and dared to ask for something very radical in their time. We believe their story can inspire women today, who are called to be strong pillars of faith and destined to be witnesses in our culture.

Jesus is not a distant Lord who cannot relate to our struggles as men. Jesus modeled masculinity the way God intended man to be. Over the next six days, you will examine His life; to learn and apply the high-performance habits of Jesus in your daily routine. Discover one aspect of Jesus daily so you can follow Him on your journey into being the man He created you to be.

Jesus commands his people to love one another, and in his high priestly prayer, he asked for unity in the church. What does the Bible mean by love? What does it mean to be one in unity? How does our unity with other believers relate to our union with Christ? In this 6-day devotion, discover what it means to unite in love and grow in communion with God.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help people reflect on the surprising identity of Jesus and the nature of the Kingdom of God, as presented in the gospels. This six-day plan incorporates clips from season 3 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to explore how different people responded to Jesus, whether with offense, doubt, or trust.

Are you struggling to overcome anger, loss, and shame after your divorce? Do you feel stuck and uncertain about how to reclaim your life? This 6-day devotional is designed specifically for you. Each day, you'll discover practical steps, powerful strategies, and transformative tools to help you walk in freedom after divorce .