Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 8:18

When suffering feels suffocating, when hurt blinds us, when grief tries to destroy us—what hope does Scripture provide us? In this 5-day Plan, explore what the book of Romans has to say about suffering, and discover hope rooted in God’s Word.

We often hope in the world around us—for a promotion, a better relationship, a stronger family, and recovery of the sick. But trusting only in earthly outcomes will fail us. The Bible says we will experience loss and disappointment on earth, but we are held in God’s eternal love. On this plan, you will learn about God’s care for you and see how spiritual hope can bring strength amid life’s storms.

Compassion fatigue is real - and it comes alongside the physical and mental fatigue our healthcare heroes face daily in the line of duty. This 5-day reading plan can bridge the gap when no effort seems to matter. It places encouraging words in the hearts and minds of caretakers who need a regular reminder that they can draw on the strength of the One who cares for them. He is there to provide a helping hand and revitalize their spirits even on the toughest days.

Whatever sorrow you're walking through, this plan leads you to the sweetness found in trusting God with suffering--and the deeper faith that comes from seeing His purpose in the pain.

Each mother’s story is unique. While motherhood brings joy and love, it can also bring pain and heartache. It’s often different than expected, and it can be hard to know where to turn when difficulty and loneliness rise up. This reading plan written by Katie Faris invites women to experience God’s comfort and leads moms to put their hope in Christ, despite the unexpected trials of raising children.

Feeling trapped? Are you buried by unhealthy ways of thinking and stuck in the same seemingly endless cycles? God has more for YOU, friend! Romans 8 says you are more than a conqueror through Christ and His love for you! Join me on this five-day journey as we learn keys that empower us to live overcoming lives—marked by confidence, security, passion, and peace.

No matter what your life has been like, the astonishing truth is that change is possible when you say yes to Jesus as King and Lord. But what exactly does life in Christ look like? In Romans 8:14-21, in the middle of one of the most theologically packed and beautiful chapters in the Bible, the apostle Paul describes the identity of a Christian led by the Holy Spirit.

A 5-day Bible reading plan with practical ways to find joy in Christ regardless of circumstances.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Disability is not an inability and God does not waste our pain. Trapped in a body of pain and disabling weakness caused by muscular dystrophy, Hilda Bih Muluh shares lessons from her memoir The Girl with Special Shoes that she learned in her gut-wrenching journey to faith in God.

It is almost inevitable that, at some point, the direction your life takes does not line up with your expectations for your life. Often, the unexpected place you find yourself in leaves you waiting. In this reading plan, learn how to navigate uncharted territory and wait with hope, patience, joy, and even contentment as you lean into God, (re)discovering His Word and His ways as you wait.

Sometimes the hardest time to pray is when life is hard, but that's the most important time to pray. What do we say when we don't understand our circumstances? These are the times we should pray God's Word and let God speak truth into our life.

Ladies, marriage and committed relationships are supposed to be a source of comfort and security. But how should you respond when you no longer trust your partner? He’s supposed to protect your heart, but instead you feel abused, deceived and manipulated by gaslighting. This plan will help you understand how to use biblical discernment so you can regain your freedom from the insanity.

The study objective is to prepare you for the trials and sufferings that often accompany new faith declaration and encourage you to find refuge in the God who can overcome and defend.

You've been disappointed, and you've disappointed someone else this year. We all experience disappointment, but disappointment doesn't have to define us. In this plan, I'll show you how to face your disappointment and watch God transform it. Healing is possible, and hope can be regained.

This devotional reminds us of God’s perfect design and how creation testifies to His existence (Romans 1). Yet, sin has disrupted this plan, leaving a void we try to fill with worldly pleasures. The hope lies in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and restoration through the gospel. It challenges us to recognize our need for God and embrace the joy and purpose found only in Him, assuring us that no matter how lost we feel, His arms are always open.

God is on the move. Never tied down, God leads from new places. This 5-day plan is designed to help you discern God-on-the-move, and how to respond. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Sometimes it seems like God is failing. The same was true for those first disciples too. This 5-day plan will take you through a time when it looked like God’s kingdom promises just weren’t coming true, through the lens of Acts 12. It continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Through a lens of sports and Biblical truth, this 5-day reading plan unpacks how a biblical perspective of suffering offers us hope. While trusting God to be with us, comfort us, and give us strength, we can joyfully face our trials and hardships.

Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a decision, a perspective, and a weapon. This 5-day journey invites you to embrace joy, not in the absence of pain, but right in the middle of it. Through Scripture, honest reflections, and real questions, this devotional will help you reframe your perspective and find strength in God's promises. Whether you're navigating grief, transition, or just daily chaos, there’s joy to be found. This plan comes from the heart of Naomi Raine and the overflow of her own journey in writing “Be Glad”—a space of healing, process, and deep trust.

Written by a military combat veteran, this devotional explores the question, “How can I have hope after dealing with trauma?” Those that have suffered traumatic events in their lives deal with a unique set of emotional and spiritual issues that are clearly addressed in scripture. It is our prayer that you will find the hope and healing that God alone can provide.

Pastor and scholar Christopher Wright invites us to live a life in step with the Spirit by cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

It's no secret, trials make navigating through life very difficult. What's the purpose of trials, why does an all-powerful God allow us to go through trials? In this 6 day devotional, founder of the brand 'Trust Christ Bro', Ryan Meadows, will help unpack the spiritual importance of trusting in God through each trial you encounter. God will teach through the trials if you will trust through the trials.

When thinking about missions, questions that flood our minds include: “Do I have what it takes?” “Am I qualified?” “Am I called?”. While thinking ahead is good, it is important to meditate on the Word of God day and night, as we ask these questions. This devotional is a 6-day exploration for those asking the question, “Should I go into cross-cultural missions?”.

Enrich your understanding of God's heart for justice. See why our understanding of justice is rooted in the garden of Eden. Learn how properly ordered justice brings freedom to all, not just punishment for criminals. Explore the difference between true justice and false justice. And discover how to establish justice within your family, community, and the world.