Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 139:22

“Search me Lord, and know my anxious thoughts.” The 139th Psalm has some of the Bible’s most beloved passages, reminding us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and thoroughly known by God. In this Bible Basics Explained series, Kris Langham explores what the Bible teaches about anxiety and opens Psalm 139 to remind us that we are fully known and fully loved. Audio guides by Through the Word.

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.

When life gets challenging, it is easy for us to fall prey to the enemy’s lies. We may believe that God is punishing us when situations do not go the way we planned or hope. The enemy’s agenda is for you to think that God is against you, but my prayer is that after completing this plan, you will have a revelation of the Father’s heart for you!

Are you ready to embark on the greatest race of your life? It’ll be the only race that has eternal peace, love and salvation at the finish line. And Who’s guiding you? It’s Jesus. In this four-day plan, you’ll read about the love and salvation Jesus offers us all from the perspectives of Christian competitors in motorsports. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start the race of your life.

Do you ever feel like you are "under”, spiritually speaking? The hits keep coming. The emotional struggle is depleting your strength. And one day you just surrender to the Surgeon. Over these next few days, we will dive into the O.R. of His care and re-discover the health and wellness that can be embraced on the other side of soul surgery.

This video plan shows you where you can go when you're feeling uncertain--you can go to God, who holds you and every day in his hand.

Often we feel as if we’re not doing enough. Then we feel guilty because we’re supposed to be having quiet times with God too—but when we try to slow down, our hearts and minds are still busy. The story of Mary and Martha offers us guidance as well as grace in this tension. It’s a story of two sisters. It’s a story for each of us.

Jesus quoted the Psalms more than any other book in the Old Testament. It has been the church's hymn book for centuries. Dive deeper into the riches of the Psalms and discover how they help us live more fully and walk with God more honestly as we wrestle with anger and sadness, enemies and justice, life and death.

Search for #RelationshipGoals on social media, and you’ll find seemingly perfect images of couples in love. But what if the vision of relationship that our society is selling is a mirage? Pastor Michael Todd has written Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex about having relationship goals that come from God and align with who He has made us to be.

God’s desire for us is to see ourselves and others the way the He sees us. “Beloved” isn’t a badge to earn, or a gift to withhold from others. It’s our identity, it’s our name, and it’s the strength we need for the journey. It’s time to own our belovedness. Join Sarah Kroger on a five-day journey of unpacking what it means to truly live as beloved children of God.

The Psalms are passages that show us how to truly delight in the God we serve, love and worship, even in the midst of chaos and pain. In this plan we reflect on some of our favorite Psalms and are, once again, reminded of God's faithfulness to us.

There are some names in the Bible that everyone knows: Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Mary, Peter, Paul. But the Bible is also full of stories with unnamed characters. People who made a difference not in the spotlight, but in the shadows. We often think they and we are insignificant if the spotlight is not on. But here's the good news: God chooses and uses shadow Christians.

Many leaders do not initiate something new. Most of us when called upon, will step into a leadership space that someone else started. We will join a team that already exists and ownership of something we’ve inherited. Taking over requires a different leadership skill and approach than starting something from scratch. Over the next five days, let’s journey together towards God as we learn to lead things you didn’t start.

At least 366 times, the Bible tells us not to be anxious. But do those commandments really count in the wake of a pandemic, financial struggles, relational brokenness, or middle-of-the-night fears that seem beyond our control? Absolutely! Freedom from fear doesn’t have anything to do with our personal or global circumstances.

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.

This world is harsh—and this callousness seeps into our hearts and homes. It can even color your mental image of God. Will you let God peel away the lies that hold you back from embracing Him and confidently sharing Jesus with others? This five-day devotional from Wendy Palau will remind you afresh of God’s gentleness, comfort, and rest and inspire you to share Jesus with women in pain.

For generations, the Psalms have been a source of comfort and hope, giving voice to our desire to love God faithfully, our need for his strength, and our longing to see His kingdom come. They are, as C.H. Spurgeon said, a banquet for the soul. In this five-day plan, adapted from "Spurgeon and the Psalms," feast upon select psalms alongside devotional wisdom from "the prince of preachers."

Our big God doesn’t make small people—so don’t get in the way of the greatness God has for you! This week’s devotional from Pastor Stephen Chandler shows us how to orient your passion and gifts toward the deeper purposes of God, where true greatness awaits.

What does it mean for both heaven and nature to sing? How does the Advent season reflect the reality that Jesus came not only to save the world but to save the entire cosmos? This plan walks us through five days of reflecting on these truths during Advent.

Grow as a godly husband. Part of godly love is knowledge. Knowing your wife is a way to love her. God wants you to live in harmony and holiness with your wife. Take this 5 Day Wife Study Challenge and see how the Bible points us to knowledge as a component of love. This plan by Christina Dodson will help deepen your marriage and grow you as a husband.

People often say, “Give God your burdens.” Do you ever wonder: How do I do that? The brokenness of the world feels too heavy. And as much as you desire to shine the light of Jesus, you wonder what that looks like when you struggle to see the light yourself. This devotional looks at how we can be lights for Jesus even when our own world feels dark.

Liturgy reminds us that we are not alone. In this devotional, Audrey and Elizabeth offer original, pre-written prayers based on the comfort, truth, and wonder found in Scripture. If you’re at a loss for words, need fresh inspiration, or just feel exhausted, these liturgies about everyday experiences will give language to the wrestling in your mind, body, heart, and soul.

In our society, we are often labeled as not good enough. We hide behind fear, shame, and create various defense mechanisms. The truth is, while we need to protect ourselves in this world, there's a place where we must learn to be vulnerable: in the presence of Jesus Christ.

This plan was written to help release you from the bondage that holds you back through scripture and prayer. Making changes of any kind is hard but even harder without God’s help. Don’t exclude God when it comes to achieving your health goals. No matter what you need to overcome, whatever your hurdle is, God will help you. His desires for us are to mirror His image, not those of this world.

This week, I want to help you become someone’s miracle! Don’t listen to this lying voice that suggests that the world would be much better without you...it’s not true! You can be a blessing to your family, your friends, your coworkers. You are the channel through which the Lord desires to flow into their lives and hearts. You are God’s choice, and your life counts!