Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 42:11

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, ‘me time’. Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This series, Soul Care, will explore how to take care of your soul… the most important part of you.

As a pastor, I was ashamed I had anxiety and depression. Too many told me it was a faith issue, a sin issue, or both. In the end, I realized it was much bigger than that. Moreover, I came to understand that Jesus didn’t want to condemn me; He wanted to help me. I hope you enjoy this 5-day devotional called “Stressed, Depressed, Hot Mess!”

For the next several days, we will do our processing with the things that cause you and me to become downcast. Let’s find the courage to stand firm in these times and thrive in them as well. As followers of Christ, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).

It’s easy to lose hope when our hope becomes misplaced. But when we place our expectations in who God is and in His Word, we can live with hope that is unbending and relentless!

When we talk about 'Worship Is Our Honour,' we’re talking about the dynamics of how our relationship with God is to be. Our worship is all about trusting that every promise of God is reliable and sufficient; trusting that the one who offers us hope and love, will meet our every need; leaning into our generous and attentive heavenly Father. Join us for this 5-day devotional diving into the importance of Worship in growing our relationship & trust of God.

When we’re overwhelmed with pain, it’s hard to know how to pray. In this plan we find words for what we are feeling in the Psalms. The writer of Psalm 42 cries out to God, complaining about his pain and confusion. Did God forget him? He remembers better days, far away. He questions his heart. Can you relate? Take these psalms as a model for your prayers.

This devotional will explore the journey of rediscovering hope. Through biblical insights and personal reflections, we will uncover how hope can illuminate our darkest days, inspire perseverance, and strengthen our faith. As we delve into the Scriptures, may we be reminded that hope is not merely wishful thinking; it is a confident assurance in God’s goodness and faithfulness. Let us open our hearts to receive the hope that God offers and learn to share it boldly with others, becoming vessels of His light in a world that desperately needs it.  

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.

Have you ever been moved by a song or seen your own story reflected in a movie? We live surrounded by art, but we don't always stop to understand the messages behind the stories that surround us. This plan is an invitation to discover how art expresses the longings of the human soul, as we learn to listen to the heart of our culture and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

Your unique, multidimensional personality is more than just a number! In this devotional, based on Beth McCord and Jeff McCord's book More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming AWARE of Your Internal World, learn how to let God's ways inform your ways of understanding, engaging, and ultimately leading all of the diverse parts within you.

Christians are called to cling to hope. Tearfund, an international humanitarian aid agency, has provided this study with a desire to see individuals and communities unlock their God-given potential.

A very divided world needs a unified Church. But with all the chaos around us, how can we as Christians respond? In this 6-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig’s message series, In God We Trust, we’ll discover how we can bring people together and find unshakable hope.

We have all experienced times when it feels like we are at a great loss. Perhaps it's the loss of a job, the loss of fervency in your relationship with God, the loss of material things etc. God's Word is our sure way to recover all. In this plan, we will discover the secret of how to "Pursue, Overtake and Recover all" that you lost in the previous season.

Faith is unstoppable and has no limits. This devotional challenges us to have faith and hope that transcends our circumstances. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to see beyond our trials and hope in the glorious future to come. God has saved us from sin and death, which is reason enough to hope.

Casting Crowns has consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their relationship with God and with each other. In this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, the Crowns team brings us biblical application to seven songs from their latest album, The Very Next Thing.

Does God have an answer for anxiety? Do we have to be medicated to cope, or is there a biblical solution for the anxieties of the soul? The God of the Bible cares for hurting people. This is seen in both the Old Testament and in the New. In the person of Jesus, mankind meets the God of all mercy face to face. 

Sometimes, we have to go through circumstances that we don’t understand. Knowing that all things work together for our good encourages us and gives us hope for the future. The goal of this reading plan about Romans 8:28 is to engrave this truth into your heart: God causes everything to work together for your good!

How can you Flourish in Christ when heartache is present? There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to mourn and a time to dance, but no matter the season you are in right now, you are in a season to Flourish in Christ. This 7-day devotional will point you to Christ in your current season. 

In response to calls and emails from friends, clergy, and strangers who are in utter despair and even deep depression in these times of division, Pastor Susan K. Williams Smith has created a series of daily devotions to provide a daily spoonful of hope and encouragement, a healing balm for justice-seeking believers and social activists.

The first step of any emotional healing is to admit you are hurt. Denial and pride are a vicious combination that stops us from admitting hurt or personal pain. In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can deal with it.

The Bible says we are to 'Enter His gates with THANKSGIVING'. This reading plan will help you celebrate and focus on the great things of God. A simple change or tweak in the way you think and speak can leave you feeling full of joy which will make you strong no matter what you face because the joy of the Lord is our strength.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

What happens when life doesn't turn out the way you imagined? How do you stay hopeful? Drawing from personal stories, sisters, authors, and mentors Bethany Beal and Kristen Clark share what they've learned through life’s losses and heartbreaks. Lasting hope doesn't come from getting the life you always dreamed of but from trusting God with the life He has for you and believing that His plans are truly good.

How do we follow Jesus when we’d rather run away? We are so glad you are jumping into the journey of studying Jonah with us! We have crafted a devotional that is designed to help you examine, apply, pray through, and share the story of Jonah.