Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:4

We know that God is a caring and loving God so why does He sometimes say “no” to our prayers or circumstances? Why is there confusing silence when it seems that the plans we have prayed are so in line with His will? In this 3-day plan, pray along with someone who has experienced that confusion and that pain. Pray for clarity, but also for understanding and perspective as God takes you through the difficult journey of knowing how to respond when God says “no.”

This 3-Day Bible study is one in a series of 19 others related to Making Jesus Culture. We look at how to honor and worship God through all elements of culture, including the home, family, church, business, media/arts, government, and education. Accompanying these studies is over 300-Hours of video footage from 150 of today's top Christian thinkers on creativity, innovation, and invention at www.makejesusculture.com.  

For many, stress is an accepted part of daily life.  Is it yours? These guided audio meditations will hopefully be a counter to the stress of the world by becoming a calm place of hope in the presence of God, be a reminder of God’s offer of peace,  and provide the courage to remove your mask and ask for help... 

Often, the bravest thing you can do is continue to make it through the day, even when you have little hope for tomorrow. Have you ever been there?  The theme of these audio-guided meditations is finding hope over the horizon.  Day 1 will remind you of the anchoring hope of God.  Day 2 considers God overtaking fear.  And Day 3 is finding hope in divine promises.

Have you ever had your heart tested and examined by God? A spiritual heart exam. These guided meditations will explore the joy of having your heart inspected by Jehovah-Rapha: the God who heals. You will also have moments to reflect on the temptations of your heart and find consolation in the comforting nature of God - discovering peace in the tender embrace of His healing arms.

In this reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans explains three truths from Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth that believers should know and understand so they can praise God as the God of comfort even in their seasons of affliction.

What brings you the most hope and comfort, especially when you know there is hard work ahead? These guided audio meditations will help you find consolation that God is still at work in you, comfort in the assurance that God is not done with you yet, and learn to embrace the divine comfort of God that is so vital for your life and your well-being.

In this devotional, Dr. David Mende reminds us that God comforts us in our afflictions through the indwelling Spirit. God doesn’t comfort us so that we can be merely comfortable. Rather, he wants us to become channels of comfort to others.

As we’re more isolated from each other than ever before during this unprecedented time, three biblical stories help us think about new ways we can work together.

While anxiety grips the world in these extraordinary times, I want you to remember not to lose hope. Nothing is more important than having the faith to have confidence in God. The theme of this serene retreat is hope. I pray it helps you remember that whatever sufferings and sorrows currently assault you, they aren't worthy of comparison to the glory that waits for you over the horizon.

Many followers of Christ are aware that we have access to walking in courage, but we are often gripped by fear and timidity. In this devotional, we will identify how we can overcome fear and access courage with the help of God.

We all have visible and invisible scars which can make us feel imperfect or tainted. What might happen if we began to look at our scars with new eyes? In this plan, Temi Michael-O shares practical spiritual ways to re-purpose challenges, visible scars, pain, or traumatic experiences.

When we experience suffering it can be difficult to know how to respond. Our hearts ache; we feel lost and alone. Let’s look at the Word and see examples throughout scripture of how to suffer well.

Many of us cry when a situation moves our hearts. Some issues moved the heart of Jesus, and He wept. As followers of Jesus, whatever moves His heart must move our hearts also. Join Temi Michael-O as she shares lessons and words of comfort from the moments Jesus Wept in the Bible. You will learn how to embrace God's comfort and manifest His nature of comfort.

Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, an end of a relationship, sickness, or a seemingly unfulfilled promise, pain and suffering affect us all. Is God close to the brokenhearted? If so, how should we respond in these times? This plan will walk through the journeys of different people in the Bible who walked through disappointment and see how their pain drew them closer to God.

God can comfort you, strengthen you, and restore you to the person he made you to be. In this study you will explore God's Word and reflect on: finding comfort in God’s Word, rebuilding and strengthening faith, and relationships. This study is part 7 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced trauma and wants to heal.

Suffering is real. But you don’t have to suffer alone. In this study, you will explore God's Word and reflect on: why we suffer, beliefs and misperceptions, God’s love during times of suffering, and comfort from his Word. This study is part 1 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced intense trials and wants to heal.

Grief has never been easy to deal with, but in this three-day devotional, we hope that you might find great comfort and support as you walk through the journey of grief. Hear how God comforts you now, how He comforts you moving forward, and how He can use the loss you’ve experienced to bring true life wherever you may be.

The area you are struggling with today will be the same area God will use you tomorrow. In just three days, for 10 minutes each day alone with God and His Word, you will learn about why God allows pain and suffering in our lives. Join this plan and discover the hidden plans behind the pain.

Losing a loved one is always hard, but God always heals.

We live in a world full of despair. Heartache, hatred, and heaviness can dominate our view, threatening to consume us. But there is hope. And His name is Jesus. Be encouraged and refreshed by this three-day devotional from Wendy Palau. Let God speak this truth to your soul: you can run to God as your anchor, comfort, and hope in the middle of all life's storms.

Life can be unpredictable and confusing, even when we serve God. Things seem at times to be out of control, leaving us to wonder what in the world is going on! If you have ever felt this way or are confused, this new devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala is just for you!

Have you ever struggled to pray? I have. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer, I prayed for his healing, but when he died, praying became a struggle. What I learned through that experience changed my life. It turned my eyes to how Jesus taught his disciples to pray and to Daniel, where we learn why the answer to prayers can take time. Let's unlock the power of prayer together!

Suffering is a fundamental part of the Christian faith (2 Timothy 3:12), and your godly response to it grows through encountering God and meditating on His Word. The following verses, when memorized, can encourage you toward a godly response to suffering.

Promises! Who doesn't want certainty. We CAN depend on God! It has been said there are around 1600 promises in the Old and New Testaments. The following verses can help you draw near to the Lord and rest. God's word has promises you want in your heart regarding dating, anger, hope, money, trust, suffering and even sex. Stop relying on empty promises people make. Lean on God's promises.