Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Habakkuk 3:17

This reading plan is particularly close to my heart. It is a journey to encounter the peace found in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. A peace discovered in the face of personal disappointment. These guided audio meditations begin centering on being mindful of God’s joy indwelling within you. Then reflecting on being aligned with the desires of God. Finally, a reflection on loving without ceasing when facing hardship.

How do you show love to others? The theme of these guided biblical meditations is a reflection on the love of God and choosing to show His love to the world. Choosing to love is difficult with so much evil in the world, but I pray these meditations will help you decide to love God and pay His love forward. Embrace Jesus’ example of humility and show it to others.

Joy is not just a privilege. It's a responsibility. Discover how you can choose joy and find purpose even in the middle of difficult days.

Everywhere you look, it's easy to see pain, frustration, and despair. Even in your own life, maybe you're battling fear and doubt. At times, we all ask the question, "Why, God?" That's why I invite you to join me as we study the book of Habakkuk. Together, we'll examine the honest conversation Habakkuk has with God and discover how to find new encouragement, hope, and God's perspective in life!

As destruction unfolds around him, Habakkuk questions God and His plans. God’s response to Habakkuk reminds us that He alone orders the unfolding of history. Those who are righteous will have faith in His plans (Habakkuk 2:3). Despite the darkness of the season, we too can “rejoice in the Lord” and “take joy in the God of our salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18).

Is your life characterized by joy? If you’re not sure exactly what that means or would look like, spend the next four days learning from theologian Eugene H. Peterson. Peterson, an author, biblical scholar, and pastor, uncovers the essential nature of joy to the Christian experience. His example, in life as well as in death, was characterized by joy. Find yourself renewed, springing forth no matter the circumstances.

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Habakkuk by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how God’s answer to the problem of evil begins to be answered in the death of Jesus.

This 5-day reading plan features devotions that help us understand how God has equipped us to live out our faith in all parts of our lives, including in the workplace. Readings are excerpted from the articles in the Faith & Work Bible by David H. Kim, Director for the Center for Faith and Work and editors at Christianity Today.

What does it feel like to come back from something hard, and still be able to hope again? Learn how to see the good, again, even after hard times in this 5-day devotional based on Lisa Whittle’s book, "The Hard Good". You will learn how the hard parts of our life journey can bring us to the good God has planned for us.

Not sure what to read in the Bible this week? Find daily inspiration on how to dwell & delight on a specific passage of the Bible with some of your favorite Moody Publishers Women Bible teachers. You will also be able to dive deeper each day with insights from The Moody Bible Commentary. A reading plan to stir up a hunger for God's Word.

Where do you go when life overwhelms you? God invites us to come before His throne in prayer. He waits, He listens, and He guides us as we pour out our hearts to Him. Learn how to pray in difficult times through the prayers of five godly men in the Bible who found strength before the throne of God.

Pastoral ministry is hard. These days—with pandemics and cultural crises and distrust of the church higher than ever—it may be especially hard. You may be tempted to question your call to ministry or wonder exactly how you’re supposed to be serving God in this important role. This devotional will encourage you during these challenges as you love and lead others.

What do you do when it feels like God isn’t there—when the state of the world, our own suffering, or the struggles of those we know suggest that God is absent? In this devotional plan, Adam Mabry examines the art of lament—how to cry out to God in desperation from a place of faith and hope. He encourages readers to trust God even in times of darkness and doubt.

Are you paralyzed in fear? Do you find yourself shaken by life’s trials? Have you looked everywhere else but God? Not many know Habakkuk, but through this prophet’s fear, questioning, and faith in God, we can learn how to stay rooted despite what we go through.

The holidays bring excitement and busyness, sweet moments and chaos, blessing and frustration. In the hustle, bustle, merry, and bright, we’re looking expectantly for perfect presents and serene gatherings. The reality often falls short of our expectations. And that’s why celebrating Advent is an important rhythm for our calendars. Find time for silence and solitude with the Lord so that you can walk with joy this Christmas season.

The Lord taught us to pray for our "daily bread." Read how God provides for us when we live by faith in Him.

Worry is the enemy of faith. Worry can close our eyes of faith, allowing depression and defeat to come into believers’ lives. God provides His word so that every believer can overcome every worry and replace it with a story of victory. Through this "Walking with Jesus" devotional, may all of us have greater faith and are enabled to drive out every worry with the power of His word.

When you wake up and realize that happily ever after is not happening, you may be tempted to pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep. Sometimes life can be very painful, but there's good news. You are not alone! There is hope! Welby O'Brien helps us see that true spiritual self-care—in the way our loving Creator designed—is a privilege. And it is totally possible.

In times of extreme stress and hardship, we have one key weapon that will allow us to defeat all opposition: worship! In this six-day plan, David Villa is joined by various worship leaders to discuss how we can use this weapon effectively! Worship is our weapon!

Sometimes life brings loneliness, disappointment, and rejection, but God is always good, is always near, and always chooses you. In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8-12, you'll learn how to focus on God's many blessings and pray through the hurts.

All of us go through times when it feels like all life has drained away. Even our hearts are cold. There is no fruit on the tree, no dynamic activities. It feels like winter. Winter is an important season in the life of a Christian. We need winter as we need fresh air. Winter comes once a year, every year.

When we lose our jobs or plans go awry, the feeling of discouragement can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling far away from God. But the Bible equips us to learn how to deal with discouragement so that we feel CLOSER to Him than ever before. Drawn from the UCB Word For Today by Bob and Debby Gass, this plan brings you God's Word to lean on when you're discouraged.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.

Could you use a little more joy in your life these days? You don’t have to spend your life trying to achieve happiness, and you don’t have to wait until you get to heaven to have joy. Joy is already inside you as a fruit of the spirit described in Galatians 5:22. Spend the next seven days developing the fruit of joy in your life with this devotion!

The journey of human life always wants to lead to happiness. However, what kind of concept of happiness do we need to discover? The happiness concept in God's word is different from what the world teaches. So, what is true happiness that the Bible teaches? This series of devotionals on happiness will help us find true happiness in Christ.