Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:4

At some point in our lives, we all find ourselves in a boat in the middle of a lake. We might be there due to a job loss or the death of a loved one. Maybe disability, divorce, or financial insecurity has stranded us. And that’s when our transformation begins. Jesus is still Lord over the water, and this flood might just be a path to abundance.

In a time when we are facing so much uncertainty, there is hope in one thing and that is God's word. In this 5 day devotional, be challenged to change your outlook on what you're facing.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why there is so much suffering in life? When life feels unfair, and the world feels broken, you need to know there’s a God who understands and wants to restore all things. In this plan, you will learn how grieving, hoping, and gratitude can help you make sense of your suffering.

Have you ever tried running away from your challenges? My counselor once told me, “It’s time to stop avoiding your problems and learn to face them.” It takes a lot of courage to walk through difficult situations, but it’s the only way we will grow in our relationship with Christ. “Bear Hunt” is a five-day journey on facing our everyday challenges and how to become stronger because of them.

There is no decision, no shame, no regret beyond God's reach. Fear tells us to hide, to turn away, that we are unlovable. Here's the thing: This is a lie. Read along and be reminded of God's reach, His deep desire to move towards you, and the healing balm He offers for our aching hearts.

In a world full of worry and stress, you can have the kind of peace that never runs out. Joyce’s new devotional study will help you slow down and take in the truth of God’s Word. Full of comforting, practical words of wisdom and uplifting Bible verses for every day, it’s sure to encourage your soul. Be refreshed by the presence of Jesus, unplug from the madness, and just be.

Christian persecution is one of the biggest human rights issues happening in our time. Today, over 260 million Christians are living in places where they experience high levels of persecution. We can learn great things from those who boldly witness for Christ, no matter the cost.

What do you do when the results of your life don’t turn out the way you planned for them to? Do you have a hard time struggling between owning the results of your life and trusting Jesus with the results?

Being patient isn't always easy! Watch this video devotional to learn how you can be patient in all circumstances.

When Caitlin Henderson married a farm boy and began raising a family in rural America, God used the farm to show her there’s more to life than the world leads us to believe. In the following pages she invites us to catch a fresh glimpse of how God can use the most ordinary things to show us His character and goodness.

God wants us to be transformed. This devotional plan will remind you of the many ways God works in our lives to bring us closer to Himself. Whether we are far from him, distracted, hitting rock-bottom, or asking Him to take us higher, He is faithful.

They say winning is a choice. Because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ and Him taking on sin and death for us, we win! Sometimes the going gets tough and it's hard to remember that we are victors. Today as you begin my reading plan, I believe that you will finish it remembering that you've already won!

The Enneagram is an ancient personality typology. The theory behind it is that a person assumes one of nine personalities in childhood as a reaction to discovering the world as a scary, unkind place, and thus is unlikely to accept their true self. This devotional is designed for Enneagram Sevens, also known as the Enthusiast.

Jason Brown was at the top of his NFL career when he experienced a shocking, radical call from God: leave behind the fame of football and instead become a farmer to feed the poor. In his debut book, Centered, Jason shares the challenges his family has faced in their new mission alongside rich biblical truths and stories of God’s miraculous blessings.

The Paralympic gold-medalist, world champion swimmer, ESPY winner, and NBC Sports commentator uses her extraordinary story to equip others to meet whatever challenges they face in life.

Every surfboard is crafted by a skilled shaper for a lifetime of riding waves. In the same way, your life is shaped by a Master Shaper – God Himself– for a divine purpose. Join Christian Surfers International Director, Roy Harley, to learn about who God has made you to be and how to live life to the fullest when you ride all of life’s waves with the One – Jesus.

In the valley of suffering, you can take hold of the fruit that can be found along the way to grow and sustain you. Discover a different fruit in this five-day devotional.

From the day you said “I do,” God has been cheering you on in your marriage. Whether you realized it or not, He knew marriage was not something you would arrive at but journey through, and He has been your biggest advocate since. Join Natalie Grant & Charlotte Gambill as they share tools to strengthening your marriage for what God has joined together, let no one separate.

How do we justify the actions of God in the Old Testament? Who is this Father? In this devotional, we will see not only is God just, totally for mercy, and totally against cruelty, but He has given us the answer to overcome suffering through His Son, Jesus Christ. Even through trials, we have assurances that the Lord will deliver us from them all.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Laura Story’s book So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. This study will explore what it means to trust our heavenly Father when circumstances are beyond our control and how surrendering to God’s plans for our lives is the beginning of a new adventure with God that will change us forever.

Celebrate the marriage God made for you! Take a close look at the principles for building a biblical marriage—one in which your relationship with Christ brings guidance and blessing into your relationship with your spouse.

Motivated by the Impossible is a 5-Day study that will help you discover key principles in developing perseverance when all odds are against you. It will give you a fresh perspective of God's purpose for your life by helping you rise above past disappointments, regret, or shame. The key is to realize that with God you are enough and with Him by your side all is possible!

Something in you believes the impossible. Something in you daydreams about a miracle. Something in you knows you were made to live a life of crazy faith. In this five-day devotional, Pastor Michael Todd will be your guide on a faith journey as he helps you gain a new perspective on God’s plans for you: a future you’ve barely dared to imagine.

Any of you out there feel as though you are struggling to keep your head above water? Do you feel at any moment the waves of despair, chaos, or suffering will crash over you for the last time, breaking you, tossing you into the depths of the ocean floor? What are we to do in times such as these? “Be strong and courageous!” Remember: Our God is big and strong!

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Mattie Jackson Selecman’s book Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak. This study will explore how each person uniquely walks through suffering and grief, and how faith in our redeeming God as we pursue healing ultimately brings hope for today and for the future.