Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Habakkuk 3:16

As destruction unfolds around him, Habakkuk questions God and His plans. God’s response to Habakkuk reminds us that He alone orders the unfolding of history. Those who are righteous will have faith in His plans (Habakkuk 2:3). Despite the darkness of the season, we too can “rejoice in the Lord” and “take joy in the God of our salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18).

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Habakkuk by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how God’s answer to the problem of evil begins to be answered in the death of Jesus.

Are you paralyzed in fear? Do you find yourself shaken by life’s trials? Have you looked everywhere else but God? Not many know Habakkuk, but through this prophet’s fear, questioning, and faith in God, we can learn how to stay rooted despite what we go through.

Sometimes life brings loneliness, disappointment, and rejection, but God is always good, is always near, and always chooses you. In this 6-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8-12, you'll learn how to focus on God's many blessings and pray through the hurts.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.

It's not just small children that moan 'not fair'! Even as adults we struggle with injustice (or if we're honest, just not getting our own ways!). Habakkuk was no exception, and God graciously answered him. Let's dive in to his book to grasp the depths of God's reply to the question of injustice.

Can we really be joyful? YES! We can be joyful when we allow God to fill us with His authentic joy that stands against the tides of life's adversity. This devotional packs a powerful dose of encouragement to give you insight into what is joy and how to be joyful, even when life is difficult.

These reflections and Bible reading notes from Our Daily Bread are designed to bring comfort, hope and encouragement to those facing hard times. Each article has been selected to address the worries, heartaches and doubts of life's most challenging seasons. May they serve as a reminder that the God of all comfort is with you and knows your every need.

Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

Life is filled with hardship and heartache, but will we stand firmly on the God of our faith? In this 7-day devotional, discover how to build a foundation on ruthless trust. Plus, enjoy a bonus day of reading with the devotion: "How to Live with Joy."