Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 61:2

God understands your pain. He cares…and he wants to help you find healing. In this study you will explore God's Word and reflect on: lamenting, expressing grief and sorrow, bringing your pain to the cross, and helping others. This study is part 4 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.

Your scars are proof of the battles you have been through. This three-day plan will walk you through what it means to allow God to use your scars for His glory. It doesn't happen overnight, but if you let him, God can take you from broken to beautiful, damaged to your destiny, and scarred to set free.

If you or someone you know is facing a prison sentence, you're not alone! You may be wondering what happens next. However, in the midst of the uncertainty, you can stake your life on God's Truth. This Bible plan provides much-needed encouragement and points you towards life-anchoring Truths that will strengthen you on this journey. Will you open your heart to receive this beam of hope today?

Have you ever wondered where God is in the middle of your storm? Does it feel like He’s left you in a season of waiting for His goodness and kindness? No matter what you may be facing, God wants to reach down and heal your heart. In this 3-day devotional by Tracy Duhon, you’ll discover how God wants to take your pain and give you your ultimate purpose.

Join Covenant Worship on a journey of exploring the heart behind four key songs on their latest album entitled Sand and Stars.  The album speaks of the character of God, His faithfulness and His father heart.  Be encouraged knowing that He sees all, is in all, is ever present with us, and is working all things together for our good.

How many of us have said this year will be different? My prayer is that it really will be. God designed us with a specific purpose. And the life He's given us is meant to be lived pursuing that purpose. Not looking back or standing stagnant, but relentlessly going after Him with passion and expectation. My prayer is that this devotional aids you in that pursuit. Ok, Ready, Set GO!

Here’s the truth: forgiving people who’ve hurt us isn’t an easy thing to do. And yet… we know that without forgiveness, we can easily fall into bitterness – and then the hurt will not go away, but grow. So how do you forgive and really mean it? Join Berni Dymet from Christianityworks, in a new video devotional series to ponder the importance – and power – of forgiveness.

This reading plan takes you through some of the themes that came along in The Chosen >> Shabbat. You'll think about rest, of course, but also, for example, how encountering Jesus makes Mary's life completely different and what that has to say about us... Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus has to say to you.

When we have been knocked down by tragedy, it can be difficult to hear the voice of God amidst all of the noise of the mind. In this devotional, you will see that even when God seems silent, His word is still bringing strength, and you will learn how to survive your storm by His promises.

On the journey of life, loss is an inevitable companion. Amid the pain and emptiness, we have two options: to dwell on what has been lost or to embrace what remains and discover uncharted paths. The latter unveils the opportunity for transformational growth. This 4-day plan directs attention to the possibilities in new beginnings. Prepare to discover God’s plan for restoration.

Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.

Many Christian groups are concerned with meeting either spiritual needs or physical needs. What should our priorities be as Christians? What can we learn from the Bible on this subject?

In the midst of the noise and distractions around us, whether it’s social media, work, friends, the mall, or the next big sale, it’s possible to wonder who we actually are. This devotional will point you back to where it all starts and will empower you to live out your true identity with relevance as God intended.

What is God really like? Is God angry, violent, and retributive? If we want to believe that, we can read the Bible in a way that supports this. But what if God is like Jesus? What if God is fully revealed in the life and death of Jesus Christ? Wouldn’t that be good news? Well, that is the good news!

Has there been some unidentified hindrance in your  Christian life? Do you often ask the question ‘why me?’ when things go  wrong on a personal level, or ‘why not me?’ when you feel God’s  blessings are eluding you? David Legge helps you unravel the things that may be holding you back from receiving God's blessings.

Building the Peace of Christ in Our Divided and Broken World

Do you feel called to share the love of Jesus to people overseas? Before getting on the plane, learn how to make the greatest global impact and best prepare for this important trip through a Biblical lens. Adapted from the book "Across the Street and Around the World" by Jeannie Marie.

We all have someone in our lives (maybe it’s you) that’s going through a hard time. This 5-day devotional, based on “The God of New Beginnings,” explores how to break through the darkness of a person’s life. Love never fails, and when we incorporate God’s love into our lives and relationships, redemption and new life are always possible.

Warriors for justice come in all sizes! Over the next five days, we’ll present real-life accounts of advocacy and show how sex trafficking, slave labor, results of war, and child marriage are impacting the world. These are heavy topics, and sometimes it’s hard to know how to pray, so we’ll share some prayer ideas and give you examples of how God is working through these justice warriors.

The Gospel is a message of freedom. We know this first-hand because we have been made free and have experienced the joy of liberation. We were dead and now we are alive. We were lost and now we are found. If God’s mission is to liberate the world, that must also be our mission. Join us for a 5 day journey and learn how to be a freedom fighter.

Grace Looks Amazing on You is packed with personal story and reflection, Scripture, and Biblical truth to help women go deeper into God’s Word and confidently radiate the grace of Christ.

When Kim's three-year-old son passed away, she found plenty of resources on grieving. She says what she really needed, though, “was someone who would give me advice for living, not just grieving.” In this five-day devotional, Kim will share a raw vulnerability, a deep well of wisdom, and the knowledge of someone who’s been there as she walks grieving parents through the life-after-death process and surviving the sorrow of loss.

Read through God’s Word, within each devotional, and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration or group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding five day devotional. This plan is based on Dr. Dharius Daniels, recent message 'The Church Has Left the Building'. Dr. Daniels is the Lead Pastor of Change Church. In this walk through God’s Word, allow space for questions, reflection, and discussion. We pray this encourages you to represent Jesus’ heart for humanity in this time in history.

If you feel lost and alone at times as a single mom, empty nester, widow… or sad because you never married, are divorced, and/or have been bedazzled, then abandoned by unavailable men… God has good news! You’re seen, known, and passionately loved. Found. Your Maker calls you to a honeymoon in the desert where He promises roses for ashes and you’ll sing like a new bride.