Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Jonah 2:2

Sometimes doing the right thing is the hardest thing. However, sometimes not doing the right thing can send us into a hard place. Whether it's forgiveness, letting go of damaging relationships or stepping into your calling - the peace comes when you say yes to God, even when you don’t want to.

Many believe 'do-overs' are only for the golf course, kitchen, or movie screen, but the reality is, we all need a fresh start from time to time. This 6-day study explores instances where God extends His gift of second chances. But how do we move forward after messing up? By getting to know the God of Second Chances!

There are countless numbers of people who walk away from God's best for them every day. Whether they know it or not, they've made excuses that have kept them from the risky, dangerous, powerful life that God has called them to. If you've settled for less than God's best, this devotional is a confrontation with your biggest excuses.

This reading plan features excerpts from Chad Veach's book Faith Forward Future. Readers will learn that God can use everyone to do His will through obedience, which will in turn lead to a fulfilling, faithful life.    

Life-Changing Prayers - A Seven-Day YouVersion by Michael Youssef. God loves using ordinary people like you and me in extraordinary ways. But there’s one factor that makes God’s “ordinary heroes” stand out: they are people of prayer. In the days ahead, we’re going to listen in on seven simple, life-changing prayers from ordinary heroes of the Bible. Once we learn to pray as these men and women prayed, our lives and our world will never be the same. 

We’re not perfect. In fact, we mess up on a regular basis. How can we be certain of salvation or even pleasing God if we continue to fall short so often? This plan reminds us that we don’t have to FIND God... because He isn’t lost or hiding. Rather, He pursues us and is right there when we choose to look.

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

How do we follow Jesus when we’d rather run away? We are so glad you are jumping into the journey of studying Jonah with us! We have crafted a devotional that is designed to help you examine, apply, pray through, and share the story of Jonah.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? If so, you know that the weight of emotional pain makes it hard to talk to God or know what to say to Him. Licensed trauma therapist and Christian counselor Kobe Campbell will walk you through this 7-day plan where she'll teach you how to draw near to God in a way that improves both your mental and spiritual health.

Jonah, an Old Testament prophet, receives a call from God to preach to a pagan city. There’s just one small problem: he doesn’t want to. How will the city be saved while Jonah’s heart towards them is hardened? Learn about the parallel between Jonah’s story and our own calling, ministries and leadership. If you feel God is perhaps wanting to refine your heart in these areas, click ‘Start Plan’ now.