Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:5

Life can be unpredictable and confusing, even when we serve God. Things seem at times to be out of control, leaving us to wonder what in the world is going on! If you have ever felt this way or are confused, this new devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala is just for you!

Have you ever struggled to pray? I have. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer, I prayed for his healing, but when he died, praying became a struggle. What I learned through that experience changed my life. It turned my eyes to how Jesus taught his disciples to pray and to Daniel, where we learn why the answer to prayers can take time. Let's unlock the power of prayer together!

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué tienes dificultades como cristiano? Cuando te convertirse a Cristo pensabas que te iría chévere, que Cristo estaba ahora a tu lado y de tu lado, que ahora Él se encargaría de deshacer toda dificultad, y que el éxito coronaría todo lo que emprendes, sin interrupción. Pero en cambio, hay momentos en que te ha ido "de la patada", y pareces ser el objeto de la mala suerte, más que sujeto de la bendición. En estos devocionales descubrirás 4 alentadoras verdades para comprender el propósito benigno que Dios tiene para cada dificultad. Y así como la madre en el parto se alivia del dolor considerando la vida que está por alumbrar, la meditación de estas cuatro verdades ayudarán a templar tu dolor y cambiar el valle de lágrimas en fuentes (Sal. 84).

Your pain has a purpose, just as Jesus’s pain had a purpose. God wants to use your story in greater ways than you ever imagined. He wants to transform your scars into beautiful marks of victory.

Enduring the loss of a spouse in itself is a painful experience, but when we think about our children, and the impact losing a parent will have on their immediate, and future lives, it can be completely overwhelming. So how do we help our children or our stepchildren through this process? How do we live beyond loss? In this 4 Day Devotional BTB Contributors, Brad Luczywo, Stephanie Cook and BTB Founder, Rachel G. Scott share their journeys and how they learned to Parent Well After Loss. 

My mother said, “Be nice to everyone, because everyone has problems!” But how does one move from hurting to healing? Out of my own attempts to do so, I share my stories. God revealed crucial scriptural, Christ-centered and effective truths as a road map to forgiving, overcoming hurtful words and gaining victory through long term, painful problems.

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.

Dr. Clinton examines science, psychology, physiology, and other concepts to help you cope with anxiety, but the primary focus is on the consistency of God’s power, goodness, and love. Clinton adds, “It’s my prayer that as you continue reading, you’ll increasingly sense God’s peace for your mind and hope for your heart.”

We have all experienced pain at some point in our lives, be it emotional, physical, or psychological. We can wallow in our pain or we can impact lives with our painful experiences. Someone somewhere is going through what hurt you in the past and can use your knowledge, experience and insight to get through it. May God open your eyes to the wisdom behind every hurt, disappointment or loss.

Many of us are troubled by a stream of negative thoughts. But Scripture offers hope, beauty, and comfort. This four-day reading plan points the way to greater self-compassion as we learn to see ourselves through the eyes of God.