Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Job 42:5

What in the world is God doing? And why is it taking so long? This 5 day study will steer you to Scriptures that will give you insight when God’s plan is unclear. Adapted from Laurie’s book, “Faith, Doubt and God’s Mysterious Timing", this study will help you see more of God’s plan as it unfolds in your life, and help you trust Him when you are in the dark.

Five days of biblical comfort and advice for a challenging Christmas season. Based on excerpts from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Life Counsel Bible.

For a long time, my wife and I dealt with our infertility in private. Only when we began to speak publicly about our ordeal did we realize that infertility affects far more couples than we knew. You are surrounded by fellow Christians who know what you’re going through, and never separated from the God who is alongside you through every difficult day. He is with us. We are with you.

“The worst is over. I should be over this. What's wrong with me?” Have you thought this? You're not alone. Even though the traumatic event has passed, it’s normal to feel disoriented, discouraged, and foggy. There is hope. Over the next five days, we'll explore what’s often ignored—what happens after surviving a hard storm—and discover practical ways to care for your soul as you find your footing and continue to heal.

Jacqueline Bussie brings to light unspoken “laws” that govern the Christian life: #1: Never get angry at God; #2: Never doubt; #3: Never question; #4: Never tell your real story; #5: Always speak in clichés about suffering; and #6: Always believe hope comes easy for those who truly love God. Each day of this devotional begins to unpack a "faith-law" and counters it with healthy, life-giving, authentic, biblically-based truth.

The highest integrity, the greatest blessings, God’s pride on earth. Job was all of it. Yet suddenly his fortunes turned and sped downhill. Children, possessions swept off in a few quick strokes. Was it a one-time situation or is it an example that any or many of us as children of God can expect to some extent? What is the message for us?

Prayer is a mystery. How do we pray? What do we pray for? If God already knows everything, why do we pray? We know prayer is a crucial aspect of the life of a Christian, but it is often a challenge. Going through the example that Jesus gave us in the Lord’s Prayer, we will explore different elements of prayer and discover ways to develop our own prayer life.

How can we trust God even when we suffer unfairly? Join us for this six-day reading plan to reflect on Job’s story and discover what it looks like to trust God's wisdom even as we face difficult times.

Sometimes we pray, trust, and wait… but God seems to remain silent. However, His silence is not absence. This plan, based on the story of Lazarus and other passages in Scripture, will show you that God is never late—His delays are part of His purpose. Learn to recognize His voice in the silence, His hand in the waiting, and His power in the process.

Dove Award-winning CCM artist Matthew West has developed a 7-Day Reading Plan for The Overflow Devo on YouVersion. This devotional includes personal accounts from the individuals behind the stories that inspired the songs from Matthew West’s most recent release, “Into the Light.” In response to these commentaries, Matthew West dives into the scriptures and discuss not only the root issues, but also the overarching solution that is evident throughout these individual walks of life: Christ’s salvation-giving love for us.