Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Samuel 9:7

Every human being longs to be accepted. Every human being longs to live a life without filters, without having to check their worth. But unfortunately, not everyone has the joy of living as such. There are many who suffer in public; while others suffer in silence behind the loneliness that rejection or being discarded brings. We can overcome rejection by acknowledging our worth in Christ. Let's dive in.

How do you respond when someone upsets you? Do you get angry? Are you sad? Do you sneak into their house at night and spread Legos all over their floor? Join in as we explore what Jesus calls us to do with our grudges (Spoiler alert: we are called to forgive!).

Celebrating love goes beyond a particular date; it is a life that constantly reminds others that God's love came to heal, restore, and give us a life that proclaims his goodness. I invite you to navigate a three-day study of what love represents and what it looks like to love others as God intends us to.

One of the Pharisees invited the Lord Jesus to eat a meal. As Jesus watched the guests choose the best places to sit, He told them a story, exhorting them not to choose the best seats, but to humbly choose the least important seats. Some people lift themselves up to be important, only to be abased; but the humble will be exalted.

Setbacks are common to all of us. The road to greatness and significance is paved with the periodic potholes of disappointments and failures. Our ability to bounce back from life’s challenges is an essential element of experiencing The victorious Christian life. This four-day devotional will encourage you to draw closer to God, reject the lies of the enemy, and embrace your Biblical identity as an overcomer through Jesus Christ.

This video series tells the story of a not well-known person in the Bible named Mephibosheth. Through his story, you will learn that even in the struggles of life, God is there with blessings. 

While Abram waited for his promised child, an alternative to the covenant was born named Ishmael. Ishmael is a metaphor for things that 'anesthetize' us from the pain of waiting too long for God's promises. When God's promises seem far to reach, and our patience seems exhausted, how can we hold on to God's Word while we wait? What substitutes have you welcomed in place of God’s best?

Jesus redefined the concept of leadership when He stated, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others.” From Legacy of Leaders, iDisciple Publishing’s latest release from author Robert Noland, this five-day study encourages and challenges men to allow God to show them what His leadership can look like in their lives and become the leader He created them to be.

The Bible is full of people to emulate, not all of them “able-bodied.” Representation is important, and God gets that! If you or someone you love lives with a disability or difference, this Bible Plan may help you see the way God has chosen to use differences of every kind to accomplish His will. Read on to learn from five different and disabled people in the Bible.

If you or a loved one are touched by a special medical need, you have faced many questions. In this study, the story of Mephibosheth is used to address some of those questions from the view of the Father. May it bring you peace and joy on your journey. The content in this devotional is taken from the book, Come To The Table, by Drs. Amir and Bergina Isbell.

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.

Gratitude is a powerful key. How powerful? Powerful enough to give you a perspective on the past, impact your present, and add confidence about your future. In this plan you will discover the importance of being grateful not only to God, but also to your neighbor.

Everyone loves things that are new, right? A new car, new house, new baby, new golf clubs, new movie, new season, new job! This plan is all about starting fresh; hitting the reset button on your life or areas in your life that aren’t going the way you want and taking time to refocus your attention on what’s most important. It’s an opportunity to say, “I’m going to live differently.”

Do you know the feeling of shame? God has some important things to say to our feelings of unworthiness, rejection, and disgrace! The Gospel addresses this shame and promises God can gift us honour! In this 7-day devotional reading plan from Compassion Canada, you will learn how God’s honour transformed not only people in the Bible but also people's lives today! These are real photos and stories; names have been changed.

The stories of David throughout Scripture contain loads of wisdom for our work. In this seven-day reading plan, we’ll examine a few scenes from his life to guide our own vocations today!

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient -love is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

Jesus said, "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." (John 15:8) This reading plan will help the financial disciple to meditate on how the fruit which the Holy Spirit produces works out financially in our lives. In the next 10 days, we will look at each of the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit with their financial applications.

People can be one of the biggest stressors in our life. How can you find friends worth knowing? God placed people of great value around you, those who strive to love Him and who want to love and encourage you. Instead of resigning yourself to loneliness, learn who to avoid and what to look for in quality friends.

As Christ-followers, we’re called to demonstrate His compassion in our families, workplaces, communities, and world. Through brief Scripture passages and thought-provoking devotional content, this plan explores themes of justice, righteousness, stewardship, generosity, and grace and their relationship to compassion.

Unlimited Relationship will show you that the God who created the heavens and the earth, is the same God who came down to earth so that He might have a personal relationship with you and me. You will see that God does not just want to be your Lord, but He also wants to be your friend. He wants you to know Him for who He really is.

2 Samuel depicts the ascension and reign of King David following the death of Saul and Jonathan. David united the kingdom, established Jerusalem as the capital city, and extended the territory of Israel. At the crescendo of the book, God promises David that "your throne shall be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:16). Despite David's wickedness, God ultimately fulfills his promises to David through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

You've been there. Suddenly a person near you comes into focus that is obviously in need of help. Quickly your mind begins to rattle off your options - shift your gaze; turn around; walk away; ignore them. But what if they are too close to ignore? What then? That is what this little devotional is all about. What to do when someone in need is too close to ignore.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Mercy and Forgiveness.”

The following reading plan is provided to encourage you to dig deep into the Biblical message of generosity. It is here that we discover the good news that God has not only made us to be recipients of his grace but has also invited us to become participants in the movement of his divine generosity. We invite you to join us on the journey toward generous living.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness.” [Scriptures are quoted in the GNT.]