Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:4

Why does God allow suffering? How can we be joyful in all circumstances? When can Christians expect their trials to end? In this seven-day plan, Alistair Begg answers questions like these by diving into classic passages on suffering from Genesis, Job, the Psalms, James, and more.

Can we really be joyful? YES! We can be joyful when we allow God to fill us with His authentic joy that stands against the tides of life's adversity. This devotional packs a powerful dose of encouragement to give you insight into what is joy and how to be joyful, even when life is difficult.

Have you ever had a day–or even an entire season–where you wish you could start over? We all make some wrong turns in this journey called life, but with Jesus, we can experience a fresh start. Join me on this seven-day journey taken directly from my study and devotional, Restart, as we learn keys from God’s Word that empower us to experience a fresh start after failure!

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.

When Job wrestled with questions in his grief, God invited him to consider the wonders of nature. God has written his redeeming love into every part of his creation. If you’re struggling to remember God’s goodness or see his guiding hand in the midst of your pain, take this week to listen to creation’s song of resilience and resurrection. You, too, can grow and flourish after loss.

Do you enjoy watching or taking part in endurance sports? What causes people to push themselves beyond their limits? Or to give up halfway? Does your life feel like an endurance race? It is! In this Plan, we will explore how to train for our individual endurance challenges in Christ.

“Why, God?” is the most natural and dangerous question to ask when you are suffering. This reading plan explains.

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.

The wilderness season often makes us feel lost, forsaken, and abandoned. The interesting thing about the wilderness is that it is perspective-shifting, life-transforming, and faith-forming in nature. As you read this Plan, I pray you will not resent the wilderness but embrace it and allow God to do some of his best work in you.

How can we find the right attitude for every situation? What is the right attitude? This seven-day Bible Plan finds answers in the life and teachings of Christ. Let these daily encouragements, reflective prayers, and powerful Scriptures form in you the mind of Christ. For more content like this, visit www.finds.life.church

‘Anchorage: The Storm of Sickness’ is designed to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to navigate mental health and wellness topics. This seven-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of healing. Choose this plan to discover how these realities help us victoriously overcome the storms of life.

Most of us have heard about the Holy Spirit but do we even have an inkling of His wondrous work in a believer’s life? Let’s explore Who the Bible discloses is the Promise of the Father and make ourselves more available for His lavish and dynamic overflow within us. Let’s live increasingly Spirit-empowered Pneuma lives for ourselves, for Lord Jesus’ purposes, and to reach the world with His love.

Look at six biblical principles that shaped Dr. King’s life and motivated him to speak on behalf of African-Americans in the Civil Rights Movement: love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope. You can better understand, live, experience, and ultimately form a community around the unifying principles at the heart of the dream to which Dr. King dedicated his life. Adapted from Share the Dream Bible Study.

Have you ever had to ask yourself “What’s next?” When we’re in a season of transition, the unknown can be intimidating and scary. Seasons of transition are a natural segway of life. While some are unexpected, others are planned. This Bible plan will help you to navigate through this season of transition while trusting God's plan for your life.

Have you ever had a time in your life when you learned a valuable lesson because you shifted your perspective? When we look at life through a God-centered lens, we can learn life lessons about failure and success. Embracing this new outlook allows us to uncover deep insights and truths from God’s Word and challenge our approach to life.

Do you ever wish you could have a do-over? Are you looking for an opportunity to start fresh and create a new trajectory for your life? If so, then the Book of Ruth is a story for you. Over the next 7 days, we’ll explore this incredibly honest and inspiring story of two women who overcame incredible tragedy and changed the story of God’s people forever.

What does it mean to make disciples? Discover how to effectively disciple others the way Jesus discipled those around him using a disciple-making model called The Five Cups.

I extend this invitation to deepen healing with Jesus! God has walked me through 12 years of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual exploitation, and being sex trafficked. For many years, the enemy convinced me that I was too broken & unworthy. Together we will dive into God's truth & grace over our lives!

College can be a tough place. As women, we struggle to discover our adult identity away from our parents while the world tells us who to be. Long-time professor, Dr. Sandi Van Lieu, uses humor and scripture to encourage women during their college journey. Navigate the challenges of friendship, love, mental health, temptation, and adulting by being strengthened in Christ and his word.

Embark on the 7-Day Bible Plan, 'Ashes to Amethyst,' a transformative journey of faith and resilience. Each day unfolds a Scripture guiding reflection and prayer, fostering inner healing and hope. Delve into God's love, release the past's weight, nurture spiritual strength, and embrace resilience. Discover a path from ashes to amethyst, unlocking spiritual truths and empowering personal growth. Dive into this transformative plan for healing and renewed faith.

We may not always see or feel it, but God is always with us... even when we're going through hard things. In this plan, Finding Hope Coordinator Amy LaRue writes from the heart about her own family's struggle with addiction and how God's joy broke through in their darkest times.

Loving others can be messy. Chances are you are no stranger to heartache and disappointment when it comes to your relationships. Maybe you’ve even experienced this hurt spreading into your relationship with God. You feel disconnected and aren’t experiencing His love like before. This devotional will help you discover the wholehearted love you’ve always wanted with God and others; love that allows you to be fully safe, seen, and known.

Life is often filled with trial, heartache, grief, and struggle. But perhaps there's a treasure to be found in those difficult seasons: intimacy with God Himself. Through our deepest pains, we can discover the Heart of the Father and the hope we have in Christ as our ultimate “Way Maker”. This Plan will remind you of His Faithfulness, comfort you with His Love, and renew you with His Presence.

Everybody experiences negative emotions at least once in their life. Do we know what they are for? Are we right to feel negative emotions? In this devotional, the Yellow Balloons Team helps us understand why God designed these emotions and how we can navigate through them.

The Bible doesn’t say we will live a life free from pain and suffering; in fact, it says the opposite – it says that we WILL experience these things! But as Christians, our faith in the midst of suffering encourages others to lean into God during their suffering. Our hope encourages others to remain hopeful (God’s Faithfulness - Emma Barron).