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It’s easy to get discouraged in today’s world. But life is a lot better when you’re encouraged, and a lot harder when you’re discouraged. We can learn how to encourage ourselves in the Lord, especially in hard situations. Being encouraged strengthens and blesses us and those around us, and — as we’ll see in this plan — sometimes it’s even a matter of life and death. Being encouraged matters!

Not many people knew about the first Christmas when Jesus was born physically on earth. Just a handful of people celebrated the first Christmas and were blessed. Even today, while many people celebrate Christmas, not everyone is blessed during this season. Let's take time to learn how to position ourselves for heaven's attention this Christmas.

1 Peter gives persecuted Christians a powerful reminder that they have hope in the midst of their suffering. God’s people should expect to face hostility because they live under King Jesus’s rule. In this plan, you will read some encouraging passages from 1 Peter that applied then and still apply now. Take courage and keep going!

From a cold, damp cell in Rome, Paul pens the most intimate letter found in the New Testament in a final effort to fortify Timothy, his fellow servant of the Gospel, before Paul’s impending death. Paul’s letter to Timothy is personal and full of wisdom, warnings, and encouragement as Paul teaches Timothy to be ready to spread the Gospel in and out of season. The question is, are you ready?

Suffering is tough and painful, leading to confusion and questioning God's goodness. Yet God is with you during your trials and tribulations. He's limiting the suffering and granting power and grace. Discover in this 6-day devotional how Joseph's life teaches that prosperity can come even in suffering and how God can turn what was meant for evil into good.

In this five-day plan, be encouraged with stories of overcoming, finding humility, and running the race of life. Created especially for an active lifestyle, this short devotional urges you to reflect on the race you're running and begin to see things from a new perspective.

Understanding and meditating on Jesus' teaching and prayers in the Upper Room (John 13-17) the night before he was crucified will reveal God's purpose for your life and inspire you to take part in the most exciting movement on earth. Come and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to a missional life with Jesus that will release unspeakable joy.

This study is a precious devotional gift to the suffering soul: 4-days of wisdom, hope, and encouragement. It draws upon stories from past saints, experiences with suffering, and rich truths from Scripture to help fellow sufferers: to embrace one day at a time, trust and love Jesus more, and put themselves "In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God."

Do you ever just feel flat? You’re not alone—even King David ran out of joy. Start reading part five of the six-part Stay Positive series and rekindle your enthusiasm.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church will help you discover a more grateful perspective. Start reading part two of the six-part Stay Positive series.

So many of us teeter between insecurity and false confidence. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church will lay your new foundation in God confidence. Start reading part six of the six-part Stay Positive series.

Being an encourager is more than just cheer leading. Let this four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church help you discover the beauty and strength of encouragement. Start reading part three of the six-part Stay Positive series.

When you gave your life to God, you accepted the most generous gift of all. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church will help you discover the only rational response. Start reading part four of the six-part Stay Positive series.

Optimism doesn’t depend on what we see—it stems from what God says. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church unwraps eight reasons from Romans 8 to remain unwaveringly optimistic. Start reading part one of the six-part Stay Positive series.

It’s challenging to live with chronic pain and illness. It can be hard to stay positive. You may feel lonely, question God, and even grieve who you once were. However, it’s important to remember that you can live a hope-filled life with God by your side. He has a purpose for the pain.

Do you need hope? Research shows that when you engage in the Bible four or more times a week your life will change in significantly positive ways. This plan based on Kathleen Cooke’s devotional book, “Hope 4 Today: Stay Connected to God in a Distracted Culture” will revive your faith to influence the culture with Hope. Start the two-week challenge today!

Life with chronic pain and illness is a challenging road to navigate. You may feel that you’re going through it alone. It’s hard to stay positive when you never know how you will feel from one moment to the next. It’s natural to question God. But it’s also possible to have a hope-filled life. You are not alone. God is with you and has a purpose for the pain.

Shortly after sending the first letter to the Thessalonians that dealt extensively with eschatology, another letter forged in Apostle Paul’s name crept in the church, falsely claiming that Jesus had already returned, causing idleness and confusion among the believers. Paul promptly wrote this letter to rectify their distorted understanding concerning the return of Jesus and to remind the readers, including us, to stay positive and productive on a daily basis.

Life with chronic pain and illness is challenging. It’s easy to feel like you’re going through it alone. You try to stay positive, but some days it’s hard. It’s natural to feel this way and grieve, but it’s still possible to have a hope-filled life. This plan will serve as a reminder that you’re not alone. God is with you, and He has a purpose for the pain.

Thousands of young people out of hopelessness and despair over their performance in competitive exams commit suicide when the results are announced. A lot of shame and humiliation is attached to failure but it is rarely talked about. This plan will inspire you to acknowledge the positive role of failures in your life and encourage you to stay the course and not quit.

This seven-day plan helps you deal with the effects of COVID-19 in your areas and sports. This plan provides you with comforting messages about God’s protection, healing, and plan for your life. While it can be hard to stay positive during tough times, God never leaves our sides. The authors of this plan include a variety of FCA staff who represent diverse backgrounds and areas in sports and in ministry.

I have been in that season of waiting many times in my life, and it’s not easy. There is a space between asking and receiving that God calls us to periodically. In a world that tells us we should be striving to find the answers, scripture tells us a different story. Join me as we learn to rest in the waiting.

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.

Hold fast. To remain tightly secured. To hold fast is to shirk all opposition and to focus on what's important. There are times in which God requires us to have patience and endurance. In this five day plan, David Villa talks about staying tied, remaining rooted, and holding fast in the Word of God