Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 4:7

When we’re going through difficult times, feeling overwhelmed by things, or just having a bad day, we can often feel that we’re alone and that nobody understands what we’re going through. But God understands, and He’s promised to never leave us. This 10-day devotional features readings taken from UCB’s daily devotional Word For You, to help you draw closer to God through difficult and desperate times, and reassuring you that He’s beside you whatever you’re facing.

The Bible tells us that God has good plans for us. But what happens when they seem to be thwarted by unforeseen circumstances? When serious health issues put her life and ministry on pause, Lindsay Bruce found herself at a crossroads. Here, she shares the insights God gave her from the life of Esther. Find out how to reconnect with your God-given purpose when life gets in the way.

Discover timeless truths about life and leadership with 10 devotions from Our Daily Bread so you can serve God well in whatever He has called you to do. Grow in your leadership with more related resources from Our Daily Bread Ministries.

Everybody struggles— and we weren’t created to go through them alone. Invite others to come together in the Christian community to help one another discover the healing, hope, and peace God offers all His precious children.

Salvation in Christ changes everything. In Paul’s letters, we will explore the application of the Gospel in our lives: God loves us unconditionally, so we can live freely in grace; God transforms our hearts, so we can reflect his character to the world; God gives us hope for a future, so we can be faithful in the present. Christ’s power never leaves us stagnant but propels us on to abundant life!

Hear 10 true stories of hope—five videos featuring modern-day redemption stories and five audio devotionals from the life of Jesus. You'll see so clearly that your story is not over. No matter what you’ve been through, God can use you to shine light into someone else's darkness.

Life is not a controlled experiment. Life is a journey. It is my opinion that most discipleship models fail to embrace how the journey of everyday life can mature and grow us into mature followers of Christ. I suggest that we need a helpful metaphor or “parable” that can help us picture what discipleship looks like in all its colors, ups and downs, and ebbs and flows. Music can help! 

Is our life progressively changing after encountering Christ? How can we build assets that last beyond life? How can we radiate joy, contentment, and peace in all situations? This, and much more, is addressed in Paul’s letters. Not only does he teach, he leads by example. As false teachings and leaders are fast penetrating, these letters rock churches into strong defense and action. Their undiluted truths continue to transform lives.

In his second letter to the church at Corinth, Paul encourages believers to live in the identity Christ has provided for them. Although as fragile and mundane as jars of clay, God’s people hold the inestimable treasure of the gospel in their lives (2 Corinthians 4:7). 2 Corinthians reminds us that we are ambassadors for Christ, tasked with showing and sharing God’s good news of reconciliation for all who believe (2 Corinthians 5:20).

Sometimes life's difficulties cause us to feel overwhelmed, but God's Word is full of hope – hope in the gospel.