Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 8:18

Do you ever feel like waves are always smashing your world? You seem to be continually pulled into foolish, wasteful conversations and miss some of life’s most significant and beautiful discoveries? These guided audio meditations will help you set aside time to recognize what’s foolish to pursue what is righteous — moving from the folly of the world to the glory and good gifts of God.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming message. The trials or tribulations of this world is nothing when compared to the Glory that is to come. When you surrender to Christ, the sufferings or persecutions that you face is nothing when you compare it to the Glory, or the reward, that God gives you for being His Child. Let God lead your heart as you read this timely message.

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.

As you continue to walk in the freedom from your flesh that you’ve received in Christ, the attack of condemnation is sure to increase. Because your flesh is dying, it will try to cling to whatever it can in your life to survive. One of those ways is in the area of condemnation. If you want to walk in God-given freedom from condemnation as a follower of Jesus Christ, then this 3-day plan is for you! Yes, YOU! Start this plan today and be FREE!

Pain, suffering, heartbreak, and discouragement come to most (if not all) of us at some point during the course of life in this world. In light of the challenges or difficulties we experience, we have ample opportunities to follow the apostle James’ admonition: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds . . .” (Js. 1:2, ESV). Joy is not just possible – it is attainable.

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.

The blessings we receive from God are many. This reading plan focuses on the blessings we receive through Baptism, Lord’s Supper, God’s Word, and heaven.

The Word encourages us to resist every enemy - even when our enemy is ourselves - and teaches us to receive Jesus’ victory in our lives. 

Facing difficult situations in our lives is inevitable. But in this short 4-day Plan, we’ll be encouraged knowing we are not alone, that God has a purpose for our pain, and that He will use it for His greater purpose.

The better life is found in God’s promises. His promises show us the life available to us when we believe in Jesus. Unlike the promises we make to each other, every promise God makes comes to pass. God never goes back on His word. The life that’s overflowing with joy starts by knowing four of God's promises and understanding your part in bringing them to pass.

There's no doubt about it; if you're alive, you will experience suffering. Perhaps you're in a time of suffering right now and feel as though God has disappeared. Maybe you're questioning why God allows suffering at all. Take heart; God walks with you through your darkest valley and gives you His fatherly comfort. He knows what you're experiencing and promises great gain and future glory when you suffer.

One year can change the entire world, whether in the Bible or in our lives. Hannah’s blessing in the birth of Samuel manifested a miracle that would teach her important lessons in the process. These lessons are crucial for us to learn how to navigate the chaos, irritants, recovery pains, and deeper pains. 1 Samuel teaches us that worldly pain is a righteous pathway to God’s ultimate promise!

When March Madness is in full swing and a championship is in sight, how do players keep focused on what matters most? There is great pressure that comes from playing at this level. Players and coaches must stay sharp and keep their emotions in check. God's Word can help do that. We bring you inside the journey of NCAA athletes who are trusting God on and off the court.

Life is like a battle – it's tough and it often feels like we’re losing. But God wants us to walk in victory, because the battle’s already been won. Life is sometimes a fight; but if you’re a child of God, you’re fighting from a place of strength – you’re not weak, you're strong; not because of you but because of Jesus. Let’s fight like God wants us to fight!

Join Dr. Temi Michael-O to explore Rahab’s journey from harlotry to becoming one of five women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus. You will learn practical ways to break free from curses and addictions, unlocking your true identity.

God has created us to do life together; He knows life is hard and that we need encouragement. God has promised that there’s a day coming when life won’t be hard anymore. He gives us each other to remind us not to lose heart when we’re grieving sin and sadness. So, let’s not wait until tomorrow. Let’s make the most of the opportunities we’re given to encourage each other “as long as it’s called today”. Don't lose heart. Join me in this four-day reading plan. -Steven Curtis Chapman

Home can mean different things to different people. For followers of Jesus, this world is not our home. Over these next four days, we will be exploring what it means to live as citizens of Heaven here on earth, preparing for the coming of our King.

What do you think about sin? About salvation? About your life in Christ? In this devotional, Think Like a Roman, we are renewing our minds through the book of Romans. What we believe is essential to the way we live, to our growth, our walk with Christ, and our future in Christ. Our thoughts determine our beliefs, our beliefs determine our actions. Over the next four days, join us as we dive into our understanding of doctrine relating to sin, salvation, and freedom in Christ.

This will be a general and scriptural study focusing on the gifts of the Spirit that are given to Christ-followers to help us as we run The Race Set Before Us as mentioned in Hebrews 12:1. It is scriptural without being doctrinaire and offered to encourage a deeper walk and provide a basis for continuing study.

The pandemic and other world events have left many questioning their purpose within God's divine plan. This 4-day plan ignites a mindset shift while infusing the promised hope of Romans 8:28. Amid life's challenges, get ready to grasp the revelation that you are anointed for the valley and appointed to the mountaintop.

In the “Nothing Can Separate” study, we’re going to take a closer look at Romans chapter 8 and discover how God’s love sets us free, makes us brave, gives us hope and never leaves our side.

“Perhaps the most wonderful part of the book of Romans for me is in Romans chapter 8, where it summarizes how you change from the inside out—how you change deeply.” Spend five days walking through this majestic passage of Scripture with Timothy Keller and discover the perspective that transforms everything. This plan is taken from Explore Bible devotional.

The bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three! lays out a simple, Bible-based plan that shows parents how to help their kids tame their tongues and walk in the transforming power of Christ. Parents are often embarrassed or shocked by what comes out of their children’s mouths. Frustrated, they raise their voices, threaten, and coerce to try to change the behavior. But what if there were a plan--pulled directly from God’s Word--that equipped parents to see the root behind their kids’ words? A plan that helped them address the heart of the matter in a calm and effective way?

What does the gospel say about your fears? What does it say about the irrational ones, like sinkholes in the Target parking lot? How does it speak to the rational ones, like PET scan predictions? And does the gospel have a word for the fears you feel you'll have for life, like the possibility of losing the one you love most?

Throughout Scripture, it is assumed that people can talk to God. Engaging in conversations with God was not the exception to the life of His people, it was expected. Prayer shows up in stories and letters as a vital practice, but how do we do it well? This 5-day plan will help you understand what prayer is and how to engage in this life-changing practice.