Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 40:3

The Bible may seem an unlikely source to turn to for answers, but there’s no mistaking the face of depression as a psalmist cries out to God in anguish or as Job laments the day of his birth. Amid their pain and suffering, they find hope in God. Their accounts and the encouraging words of others in Scripture can help you navigate the murky waters of depression.

In this seven-day plan based on his book Broken By Fear, Anchored in Hope: Faithfulness in an Age of Anxiety, Rob Merchant explores issues of shame, despair, anxiety—and how we can begin to heal and find hope when we surrender fully to Christ.

Join us in praying for peace in our hearts and our nation with this 7-day reading plan featuring prayers from The One Year Pray for America Bible.

This Bible plan will help you understand faith and teach you how to focus on what God has promised you. If you have gone through anything traumatic or complex, this plan will help direct your attention to what's necessary. It is imperative that you focus on what you are going to and not what you are going through.

Do you need a fresh start? Through Christ, believers are offered new life not just at the start of a new year but every moment that they turn to him. In this seven-day series from Words of Hope, invite God to make all things new in your life.

Are you anxious about your future, your relationships, or your calling? One of God's greatest names is Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. In this 7-day reading plan, explore how Jehovah Jireh provides for our physical, spiritual, emotional, relational, and directional needs according to His riches in glory!

We all have a picture of what we think our pregnancy and birth will look like. When it goes differently, it can be heartbreaking. Whether you had a difficult delivery or your little one needed a NICU stay, your story matters to God. This plan, from a NICU mama, will help you grieve the birth story you didn’t get to experience and find hope and healing for the future.

‘Anchorage: The Storm of Depression’ is designed to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to navigate mental health and wellness topics. This seven-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of joy. Choose this plan to discover how these realities help us victoriously overcome the storms of life.

A Rocker’s Devotional: Founded on the Rock is a 7-day reading plan based on worship songs that help inspire our lives. Music defines the seasons of life, and this devotional shares inspirational Scripture and some favorite tunes.

In our fast-paced, over-inundated society, we struggle with being alone. Most of us can’t bear even the thought. And yet, to embrace who God’s called us to be, we must become comfortable with the discipline of solitude. What we discover in solitude is our most authentic self. And if we can fully embrace who we are, we can step into our God-given purpose.

Alone with God are conversations and opportunities to visit with Father God. This devotional will resonate with committed Christ-followers and invite the uninitiated into a relationship with God, helping all to take a closer step toward the Savior.

Hurt happens even in close friendships, and sometimes friendships fall apart. In the aftermath, we face complex emotions: anger, hurt, guilt, shame, insecurity, and fear. This plan will help you move toward healing and forgiveness (even when forgiveness is hard). It will encourage you to find the courage to open your heart to new friendships and to continue drawing closer to the Friend who will never leave.

Dive into this devotional about being who God made you to be amid life’s challenges. Over the next 7 days, Chrystal Evans Hurst will steward you through this process and help you discover your unique gifts, emerge more confident in God, and become more excited about the future He has in store you.

Lent is a 40-day journey where we slow down, follow Jesus toward the cross, and make space for God. It’s a season to notice what’s happening inside us, to trust God when life feels hard or confusing, and to remember that He is always with us - even in the ‘in between’ moments. Young adults are invited to use this guide weekly during the Lenten season.

Life can feel like a cave—dark, lonely, and uncertain. God Is My Refuge is a 7-day devotional filmed in En Gedi, Israel, where David once hid and found hope. Inspired by his most honest Psalms, this journey helps you pray real prayers, shift from fear to faith, and trust God in hard places. If you’re weary, stuck, or seeking renewal, come discover again: God is your refuge.

You're in a waiting room you never chose. The door won't open, and you're running out of hope. What do you do when "not yet" feels like "not ever"? Over seven days, Scott Savage will remind you what God does in waiting rooms, battle the lies the enemy whispers, and learn that while you're waiting, God is working...even when you can't see it.

Shame is the feeling that you are no good. It makes us feel unloved and unlovable, and it sucks the life out of us, demotivating a man completely with its hopelessness. Shame is a heavy weight, and as strong as men are, we aren't meant to carry it. But God promises that shame is not meant to be a part of the Christian man's life. This week, we will grapple with the weighty topic of shame and learn how God sets men free from its grip. Written by Chris Walker

Pits and pitfalls are all around us. It may be an illness, an addiction, a betrayal, or a broken relationship. When we struggle in our pit, it can be difficult to understand what God is doing. However, when we look at some Bible heroes who found themselves in a deep, dark, place, we begin to clearly see, God has a purpose in the pit.

From the moment a child enters our life, parenting is a tough job. It’s even harder when a child is struggling with difficult behaviors. Parenting a child in crisis leaves parents worn out from exhaustion, frustration, and fear. God doesn’t leave us, even in the midst of our fears, failures, and fatigue. For foster and adoptive parents, or any battle-weary parent in warfare for their child.

Take a moment and think about your favorite brands, like Nike, Gucci, Apple, etc. If you saw someone wearing that brand, what would you typically associate with them? Being branded can mean either having a brand name or it can also mean being marked. If anyone in the Bible knows what it is like to be branded, it is David in the Old Testament.

We live in times where our human resistance is suffering, but the mighty hand of God hasn't stopped in our favor. We invite you to read this devotional plan, so that through the Bible and our personal experiences, you'll learn how to confront different situations in your life.

Out of the Mire follows the life of Joseph - a betrayed slave who waited patiently on God to save him. Covering topics of arrogance, dissatisfaction, guilt, and fear, discover how God shines His light in Joseph's life in unexpected ways. In the middle of your trials, this eight-day study will encourage you to persevere and trust God at your lowest point.

This 8-day devotional, designed especially for parents to read with your children ages 3-7, takes readers on a journey through the lives of courageous warriors of the faith. Each day highlights a different heroic follower of Jesus, teaching children how they can grow in bravery by trusting God and following these bold examples.

Called out of addiction to a life of hope, Lance Lang shares stories of others with similar callings. They're Hope Dealers.

What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength? Do you long for the Lord to do a radical work in your life and your heart? Join us for this ten-day plan from Thistlebend Ministries. Psalm 63 will reveal the thirst-quenching relationship God desires to have with us.