Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Job 1:7

Life happens! However, at times -after it happens- it leaves us bewildered, with blurred vision. Life has a way of readjusting our focus. And oftentimes, that readjustment and realignment occurs through unfortunate events. It is my prayer that we do not lose our identity and purpose when life hits hard. I hope that through your ups and downs, God would provide “Clarity In Unfortunate Events”.

Do you have spiritual questions that you'd love answers for? Questions regarding faith, religion, God, or the Bible? Watch this video series to get some answers, but be prepared to dig into God's Word too!

In the world today, our attention is being fought for from every direction by people or anything that seems popular. Whether you grew up in the church or not, most of us have heard of spiritual warfare but are not entirely sure what exactly it is. This plan will give you an understanding of the war taking place and the tools needed to combat it.

Death affects us all but how do we cope when we lose a loved one? This plan provides hope and comfort in the midst of grief.

These are unprecedented times for those of us who are alive on planet earth at this moment. Historically, we can find hope if we turn to the One who made it all and is Lord of all. What does the Bible say about why these things happen, what is God’s response to it, and what is my hope in life and death?

With a clear-eyed acknowledgment of how misguided and misinformed she was about mental illness, Kayla Stoecklein shares her story in hopes that anyone walking through the wilderness of mental illness will be better equipped for the journey and will learn to put their hope in Jesus through it all.

Sooner or later in this life, we all run into struggles. Good, bad, rich, poor, young, old… everyone must deal with suffering. And when the storms of life strike, the single, most important thing for you to know is that your Redeemer lives! So, join Bible teacher Berni Dymet and open up God’s Word to discover the powerful truth that will see you through your life’s hardest moments.

What do you do when the results of your life don’t turn out the way you planned for them to? Do you have a hard time struggling between owning the results of your life and trusting Jesus with the results?

I’m sorry if I’m the one to break this news to you: you were born into a world at war, and you will live all your days in the midst of a great battle, involving all the forces of heaven and hell and played out here on earth. You need to know you have an enemy. This week, we will explore this being called Satan.

What does every leader want more than anything else? Results! Every leader wants to know their service means something; that their life has not been wasted; that they have not just been marking time or filling a post. Pastor Mark Croston guides us to understand how God-centered leadership always yields big results.

Alex McFarland and Bert Harper, hosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, have answered questions from listeners throughout North America for more than ten years. Drawing on their years of experience as pastors, scholars, and Bible researchers, Alex and Bert offer factual, biblical responses to frequently asked questions in their book "100 Bible Questions and Answers." Here you’ll find straightforward answers to 5 of the toughest Bible questions.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas- some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

"At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed Him. Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him...” Oswald Chambers

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.

The Book of Job is a wild story – a cosmic wager between God and Satan over the fate of a God-loving, good-hearted man, Job. But what can this ancient story teach us today? Well, at its heart is a simple lesson: bad things do happen to good people. Even to people who love God. So, how do you respond when tragedy strikes? Check out this five-day plan from Christian Surfers International for more…

“Why?” In suffering, this one-word prayer is packed with emotion. As we study the book of Job, we will reflect upon God’s character and learn that He is worthy of our trust, no matter the circumstance. We will behold God’s ultimate provision in Christ and remember that nothing—no tragedy or hardship—can separate us from His love. By studying Job, we will learn that God is enough.

We have all experienced some form of pain, difficulty, trauma, or challenge. But what are we supposed to do when life takes an unexpected turn? How can we position ourselves to respond like Job? What can we do to process our troubles? This devotional explores what can be gleaned from Job on how to navigate life's tough seasons.

Grief can feel unbearable. Although well-meaning friends and family offer support and encouragement, we often still feel like no one really understands—that we’re alone in our suffering. In this plan, you’ll encounter comforting Scriptures to help you find perspective from God, feel our Savior’s great concern for you, and experience relief from your pain.

The highest integrity, the greatest blessings, God’s pride on earth. Job was all of it. Yet suddenly his fortunes turned and sped downhill. Children, possessions swept off in a few quick strokes. Was it a one-time situation or is it an example that any or many of us as children of God can expect to some extent? What is the message for us?

God bless you! Welcome to Life in Christ. We want to give you great news, which is that God is waiting for you, to have a life with you, and for you to make Him King of your heart. God loves you and wants you to meet his Son Jesus, who made a sacrifice of love for you and now invites you to have a new life with Him.

How can we trust God even when we suffer unfairly? Join us for this six-day reading plan to reflect on Job’s story and discover what it looks like to trust God's wisdom even as we face difficult times.

Suffering is the one experience which binds all of humankind together. But why does it exist? What purpose does it serve? Like so many of us, Job was a person who didn’t deserve the immense pain that entered his life. It was at his lowest point when God showed up and provided one of the most challenging and powerful answers to the problem of pain the world has ever heard.

Joshua encountered 3 enemies in the Promised Land. This week we will learn about Joshua’s third enemy - the deceiving Gibeonites. The discipline of Bible study is our weapon against the deception of our enemy - satan. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 7 of a 10 part series.

Unshakable Faith is a 7-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

The Hall of Faith from Hebrews 11 is filled with men and women of faith who dedicated their lives to a purpose greater than what the eye can see. We find their stories of strength in the midst of storms and faith in moments of doubt throughout Scripture. Over the next seven days, we will encounter their stories and witness the powerful ways God moved through their faith.