Depression

If you feel hopeless, or you've experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts, you need to know there's a God who loves you, has a purpose for you, and who's with you now. This six-day Life.Church Bible plan will help you understand who God says you are and empower your journey to healing. ***If you're in an emergency, please reach out to someone. Resources are included with each day's devotional.

Overcoming Thoughts of Suicide and Self-Harm

Take a three-day break from social media to reconnect with God and renew your spirit. By stepping away from social media and minimizing digital distractions for three days, you can draw closer to God and experience greater peace, contentment, and connection with those you love. This reset will also enable you to engage more intentionally with your life and prioritize what matters most. 

The Three-Day Social Media Reset by Allie Marie Smith

Have you ever felt distant from God, as if your prayers don’t go past the ceiling? Spiritual disconnectedness can happen to anyone, leaving us feeling dry, discouraged, and directionless. We may still believe in God, but our hearts can feel disconnected from Him. 

Truth is, God will never abandon us (Matthew 28:20). He does, however, desire an intimate relationship with us. 

In this 7 Day Devotional plan, we explore practical, Biblical steps to overcome spiritual dryness, rekindle our love for Jesus, and experience His presence afresh. 


Overcoming Spiritual Disconnectedness

Depression. Anxiety. Triggers and traumatic events take a mental, emotional, and spiritual toll on us. During these times seeking God seems difficult and redundant. The plan, "Seek God Through It" aims to encourage and teach you how to be proactive in the presence of God so you may experience the peace of God, no matter your situation.

Seek God Through It

The concept of the "orphan spirit" refers to a deep-seated feeling of abandonment, alienation, and spiritual disconnection, often leading individuals to feel separated from God's love and family. For believers, overcoming the orphan spirit is vital to embracing their true identity as children of God and living in the fullness of their divine inheritance.

The Orphan Spirit: Inner Healing From Deep Wounds of Rejection

Ever felt thankful at Thanksgiving but wondered why that feeling didn't last long? Perhaps, you need a new way to think about gratitude and a new approach to practicing it. In this plan and 5 day challenge, you'll learn how to exercise your gratitude muscle, especially in moments when you're struggling to thank God or feel joyful. 

The Gratitude Muscle! A 5 Day Challenge

Elijah, an Old Testament prophet of God, lived a life of faith. The Bible says he was a normal person just like us, yet he prayed enormous prayers – and God answered! Elijah saw God’s miraculous provision and heard God’s voice, but also encountered doubt and despair. This 9-day plan by David Guzik will encourage you to follow Elijah’s example and trust in the living God!

The Life of Elijah: Faith in the Living God

Grief doesn’t mean forgetting. This reading plan by author Heather Hair offers comfort for those afraid that healing might erase the love they carry. 

Through tender devotionals and Scripture-based prayers, you’ll discover that it’s okay to remember, to feel, and to keep your bond alive. God doesn’t rush your sorrow, and He never asks you to let go of a love that truly mattered.

Grieving Doesn't Mean You Have to Let Go

Bestselling author Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4–8. As you follow this prescription – celebrating God’s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things – you will experience God’s peace. While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. 