Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 12:4

In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he describes a thorn in his flesh. In this plan, Dr. Tony Evans teaches about this thorn, and how it affected Paul, as well as what we can learn from it to apply to our lives today.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan is based on the Infinitum theme of Surrender.

A four day devotional focusing on the redemptive power of Jesus and how to not only understand it, but also to truly experience and feel it.

It can be hard trying to commit to reading and learning the Word. In this plan, Tony Evans teaches on the importance of reading and knowing the Word so we can let it impact every area of our lives.

What is your assignment? Once we understand THE purpose, we must learn how it looks to fulfill it daily through our assignments. Nehemiah was a cup-bearer, so why was he building a wall? This devotional will help you gain a better understanding of the difference between THE purpose and your assignment and how we can be an active participant in the work God wants to fulfill on the earth.

What does it mean to wait on the Lord? We wait on the Lord to answer our prayers, to act, to renew our strength, to deliver, to do what only God can do. We wait on him because he is God and we are not. As we wait on the Lord, he changes us, he strengthens us, we learn, and we grow in our faith.

Did God Reject My Prayer is a guide for believers navigating difficult moments when God doesn't answer prayers as expected. The devotional explores how God's "no" is not a form of rejection but rather a redirection, refining, revelation, and repositioning toward His greater purpose. This devotional is designed to provide comfort, strength, and a deeper understanding of God's will in the midst of disappointment.

Just what does the Bible say about heaven? David Oliver explores both present Heaven and our final destination, the eternal destination of the new Heaven and new earth, after the return of Jesus Christ.

God’s plan for the church is a body that represents “every nation, tribe, people and language.” Sadly, this is not how the church looks. In this plan, pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis encourage you to start to dialogue about this important issue. God and Race probes the meaning of racial reconciliation and helps you be a positive force to move beyond hate and injustice, to equality and love.

We are living in unprecedented times where seemingly nothing is predictable. As believers, however we know that our God still reigns, and his plans will come to pass! And as we rest on his sovereignty, we understand that God uses unexpected encounters to bring unexpected blessings! Lean in with Pastor John F Hannah as he highlights God's unexpected ways throughout scripture that can encourage us in this season of unpredictably!

Are you finding your life journey to be difficult? Are you feeling as though you are in a dark tunnel and there seems to be no way out? Are you feeling as though you are losing hope and are close to giving up? If you are in a difficult season right now, especially if you are battling cancer, this 40-day reading plan will help you to walk victoriously with God.

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Living on the earth as a human comes with limits. There are problems we feel powerless to change. Habits and relational patterns can leave us feeling stuck. And we long to control the situations that frustrate us. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau in this encouraging 5-day devotional and be encouraged that God's power meets us where our power ends. With Jesus Christ, change is possible.

Bad things happen in life, and we're often left wondering...why? Is God mad at me? Does He really hear my prayers? In this five-day series, Andrew and Wendy Palau tackle our most common faith struggles with empathy and grace. Let God meet you with His encouragement and reassure you that—yes—He cares about you deeply, and He'll never stop.

Many of us experience a significant gap between the life we are living and the life we want. Pastor Greg Lindsey wants to take you on a journey to start changing that! Discover what God might have for you in the rest of your story.

In the midst of life’s busyness, we sometimes lose our sense of wonder about who God is. In these devotionals, Pastor Jack Mooring explores five attributes of God—love, joy, holiness, compassion, and faithfulness—to help us “re-image” God in our minds and hearts.

How much freer and more confident would you be if you didn’t self-edit, self-filter, or self-argue at every turn? How would your life unfold if you really believed—in mind, heart, and body—that almighty God loves you and has called you to this amazing life? This devotional is a biblically rich guide to getting your spirit back.

Entrusted leadership and influence is motivated to serve out of humility and gratitude for the gifts given to us by Christ. Entitled leadership and influence is motivated by rewards and status that come from position or title. In these devotionals, Donna Pisani encourages women to discover and use the God-given gifting they have been entrusted with.

Marriage is a journey where a husband and wife lean on the Lord and each other. On that journey, you must wholeheartedly commit to each other! As you do, be sure to jealously protect your marriage, trust God for help, value rightly, and walk purely and protectively. Together, you’ll build a lasting love and live happily ever after (most of the time).

Partner betrayal occurs within intimate relationships when your significant other acts out sexually, either once or repetitively, in a mental, emotional, or physical way. This prompts a lasting response that can overwhelm you immediately or over a period of time. Betrayed partners commonly feel isolated and in bewilderment, wondering if anyone understands them. You are not alone! Experience and connect to God's heart through this divine invitation as you seek Him as your Refuge, Good Shepard, and Light to your path.

God will test you in the area most important to you. The test is to reveal whether you value Him or the things He can do for you the most. How do you handle it when you don’t get the answer to your prayers that you wanted? This devotional will develop having an “even if” relationship with God.

In the Bible we find powerful stories about believers. In these lessons, we will look briefly at the lives of some of them. Discover how God chooses people who dare to trust Him. Not so much heroes, but witnesses of faith in whom God's power becomes visible.

Taken from Kara's utterly transparent book The Hardest Peace, journey with Kara Tippetts as she struggles with suffering and sickness in the form of cancer. Kara doesn't offer answers for when living is hard, but rather she asks us to join her in moving away from fear and control toward peace, grace, and God's amazing love.

Life doesn’t always go the way we expected. You pray with faith, but God doesn’t do what you asked. You seek Him but don’t feel His presence. You’re going through pain, but your cries for relief seem to go unanswered. This Life.Church Bible Plan will guide you through Scriptures to read When God Doesn’t Make Sense.

How do we know we're forgiven when we mess up? How do we receive the power for living a new life every day? How do we enjoy a deep, personal connection with God? The same way we got started - by God's grace. Find out how you can live in freedom, purpose, and joy, just as God intended. Experience the full benefits of the simple gospel, simply by grace.