پلانی خوێندنەوەی بێبەرامبەر و بابەتی پەرستشی پەیوەست بە یەکەم پەترۆس 5:7

When we face struggles, we’re told to persevere. It’s actually easier said than done. Pressing on and persevering under the weight of hard times in life is not so simple. We have to learn how to press on just the way God calls us to. In this devotional, we’ll look at what it really means to follow God’s call to press on in our lives and in our faith.

It was 2003 when I looked into the mirror and fully surrendered my 25-year battle with bulimia over to Jesus. Although I had been working on recovery with the Lord for more than a year, I realized there was one final step before freedom was truly mine. Twenty-one-years later, I am still walking in freedom! Breaking free is only part of the battle. Staying free requires a new level of strength and strategy. This plan reveals several keys to success that have guided my personal freedom-journey, and they can help you stay free too.

Life is hard. The struggle IS real. While all of us experience seasons of blessing, we are broken people living in a broken world. The book of 1st Peter is candid about the struggles we face, but unapologetic about the hope and truth of Jesus. Walk through 1st Peter with this reading plan because the struggle is real! (We recommend using The Message (MSG) translation.)

What does the Bible teach about peace? What can we learn about God's rest? How can you discover peace, and apply God's peace to your life, during times of turmoil and unrest? Invite some friends to go through this reading plan together and discuss the daily journaling prompts.

The apostle Paul tells his readers, “We must suffer many things on our way into God’s kingdom” (Acts 14:22). Reading the book of Acts or hearing testimonies from Christians all over the world, these words are proven true. Believers face opposition and persecution. Maybe you experience affliction yourself. In this reading plan, we want to encourage you and to teach you how to handle affliction.

Join us as we uncover the power of entering into God's presence each day by studying the Leviticus Psalms. The Psalms are actually five books in one. Each section of the Psalms connects to one of the first five books of Scripture and holds something special for us. Join us for this study of Psalm 73-89 as we learn to bring all of life into God's presence.

What has fear stolen from you or your loved one? Fear is a dream killer, and if left unchecked, it will keep you from walking in your destiny. The Good News is … God, in His word, reveals everything we need to know to totally eradicate fear from our lives. God’s word is like medicine to the soul: apply it liberally, daily until you walk in complete freedom of fear. 

First responders answer the call by running to trouble every day. Where do they turn when they need help? This reading plan from Our Daily Bread Ministries includes encouraging meditations that have been written specifically for police, firefighters, EMTs, and medical personnel.

“This Book is Alive” is a 21-day video devotional that follows the stories of 21 different young people as they attempt to live out their favorite Bible verses and disclose what that journey means to them. With the tender, artful approach of a modern-day illuminated manuscript, this project couches scripture in documentary-esque footage from diverse and genuine daily life.

What an incredible journey these twenty-one days will be as we fast, pray, and grow together. Fasting has a way of bringing every part of your life into focus in ways nothing else can do. If you will allow your moments of hunger and cravings to serve as reminders to stop and pray, you will find a closeness with your Heavenly Father like you have never known.