Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 86:7

Have you ever felt like you'll never be able to overcome the trauma you've experienced? Do feelings of despair and hopelessness weigh you down? Through practical tools and spiritual insights, this study will help you rebuild your life and find hope, even in the darkest of times. Join us on a journey of healing and discover the power of faith in overcoming despair.

As Christians, we have the power of Jesus Christ living inside us, but so often, we surrender that strength to the one who opposes us. There is a battle happening all around us, but we’re not helpless. We can choose to use our God-given authority to fight for ourselves and for our loved ones. This plan will introduce you to your spiritual weapons and get you ready for battle!

Prayer is the breath of life of every believer and a way by which we communicate with God. Prayer also shows that we need God at all times in our lives. When we have a strong prayer life, our lives will be guided by the Lord. Let us have a life of prayer and trust in the power of God who can answer every prayer.

Moses led the Hebrew people out of Egyptian slavery . . . only to find themselves backed up against the Red Sea. Perhaps that's how you feel right now: trapped. Good news! There’s hope in God’s Word! Let’s look at Exodus 14:12-14 (ESV) to unpack five ways to respond in faith and face whatever challenges you find in front and behind you—and to say, with confidence, “God’s got this!”

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why there is so much suffering in life? When life feels unfair, and the world feels broken, you need to know there’s a God who understands and wants to restore all things. In this plan, you will learn how grieving, hoping, and gratitude can help you make sense of your suffering.

Even If He Doesn't is a 5-day devotional by Lucy Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Christ is within each of us, and He is our helper in times of need. There is hope in this promise—hope that God is going to go before us and fight for us! But our heart posture is crucial as well. Over the next couple of days, we are going to look through some practical ways to deepen our roots by focusing on our relationship with Him.

Drawing inspiration from his album, Firm Foundation, join Cody Carnes as he takes you on a five-day journey to experience the reality of God’s presence, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the power of Jesus’ blood. 

New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the past and imagine the future with intentionality - re-centring our lives around Jesus. Throughout this plan, we'll let the Bible lead us as we reflect on the past year, looking forward to the one ahead, using a Christian method of prayer known as the Examen, noticing God’s presence with us, practicing gratitude, reflecting on our emotions and listening for God’s word.

For caregivers seeking hope, this 5-day plan, created by Shelly Calcagno, author of "The Longest Goodbye: A Family’s Hope-Filled Journey Through Alzheimer’s," offers guidance and encouragement. Drawing from her family's decade-long experience walking a long journey of loss, Shelly aims to inspire readers to find moments of joy and discover hidden gifts, even during their most challenging circumstances.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

Do you ever feel like a failure? Do you go through times of doubt and deep insecurity? After an accident left her confined to her room in constant pain for the last twenty years of her life, Amy Carmichael penned countless precious letters to friends. Compiled in the book Candles in the Dark, her letters offer encouragement and hope to those experiencing insecurity. Let her words strengthen and comfort you.

It may be called "getting 'fired', 'let go', or 'downsized'", but no matter what the terminology, it all means the same thing: God has something better in store. During this transitional time, look to his Word, and remember that he is in control when what's ahead looks uncertain.

Enjoy these devotions relating to songs from Crowder's first solo release Neon Steeple. This 7-day devotional plan will take you through the verses that inspired songs like "I Am", "Come As You Are", and "My Beloved".

Losing a child through miscarriage is devastating and lonely. All the excitement and joy you once had for the precious life inside of you is now instantly gone. It is crucial that these emotions are handled carefully and intentionally. No matter how long its been since your miscarriage, there is comfort and healing to be found when walking with God. Only God can give the peace and comfort needed in miscarriage.

"A Little God Time" can make a big difference in your day. When life demands your attention, carve out some time with God and find a few moments of peace. Be refreshed and encouraged as you draw strength from abiding in his presence.

As a law enforcement officer, you are on the front lines of painful events. Your work in public service is more than a job. How does the Bible inform your calling? How can it help you bear the heavy burden of the loss, tragedy, and evil that you witness?

Emotions—love them or hate them—we’ve all got them. And we’ve all got to figure out what to do with them. But wait. Can we do anything about emotions? Can we learn how to identify, express, experience—and yes, sometimes wrangle—our feelings in order to live a vibrant, healthy life for Jesus? These devotions will equip you with the Biblical perspectives and practical tools you need to thrive.

Lasting inner peace grows from outward practices and seeing others as people of inherent worth. The Peace Project is a process of learning how to practice thankfulness, kindness, and mercy—for the benefit of all. It is not an if-then formula where improved attitude guarantees a better outcome. God’s mercy is never earned but offered to us through humility. Join us on a consistently funny and merciful journey.

We often fall into the error of just “wishing” for something to change and we think this is enough for God to act. Of course God knows us deeply and takes pleasure in seeing us fulfilled, but the way we relate to Him is only through faith. In this devotional, your faith will be strengthened through what the Bible promises, even if you are living difficult circumstances.

Some days, walking by faith with delight is easier than others. But Hebrews 12:2 tells us Christ overcame every obstacle to securing our redemption "for the joy set before Him." His delight in saving our souls is meant to be our joy as we believe in Him today. This 7-day devotional provides insight and encouragement for us to settle into God’s grace and seize the joy set before us.

Every Christian is supposed to live a life of prayer. As many men of God have talked about in the past, those who sin are often those who have stopped praying; prayer is the one thing that chokes out the sin in our hearts. Learn how to develop your prayer life according to what the Bible teaches so you can live a life of victory in Christ.

Facing life altering events such as a death, illness and trauma, can completely change a person’s view of the world. It can cause a major paradigm shift as people reevaluate everything in their life, including their belief system. In this 7-day devotional, we will take you through a journey of this process of reflection, renewal and re-creation with Jesus as the guide.

We want to encourage you into a thoughtful, daily, heart-to-heart relationship with God. Millions of readers around the world have turned to the daily devotional, Our Daily Bread for moments of quiet reflection. In just a few minutes each day, the inspiring, life-changing stories point you toward your heavenly Father and the wisdom and promises of His unchanging Word.

It is our hope and prayer that the devotionals that follow will warm your heart and lift your spirit as they lead you to lean on the Lord, our Shepherd and our Guide through the valley of grief.