Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 12:9

In the Bible we find powerful stories about believers. In these lessons, we will look briefly at the lives of some of them. Discover how God chooses people who dare to trust Him. Not so much heroes, but witnesses of faith in whom God's power becomes visible.

Premarital sex. Alcoholism. Drug abuse. What do they all have in common? God forgives them...and will help you to forgive yourself. Look to his Word and kick the habit, not yourself.

God will always forgive us if we find enough humility to confess and repent. Read his Word and take comfort in knowing that you're never too far from him...no matter what you've done.

No one likes pain. But we live in a fallen world, and the sting of sin touches us all. That heartache buries some in grief or bitterness so deep that it defines their life. Many others feel powerless to forgive and remain shackled to their wounds as a result. Understandably, in times of great hurt, healing can often seem out of reach. But there is hope! The Lord is present in our suffering, and it’s through His grace that we find healing for our brokenness.

Our paths through life are rarely straight. Setbacks will come. What matters is how we handle those moments. Do we get discouraged and lose heart for our journey with God? A better choice is to seek strength for our weaknesses. Growth isn’t easy, but as we submit to Him, He’ll empower us to live for Him right where we are – in our city, in our neighborhood, and in our homes.

Born without arms and legs, Nick can attest to the value of turning dark moments over to the only One who can bring light back into your heart. Evangelist and N.Y. Times best-selling author Nick Vujicic invites you to take a journey of discovery through this heart-warming devotional focused on hope. Spend a few minutes over the next seven days and let God give you a hope inspired life.

Taken from Kara's utterly transparent book The Hardest Peace, journey with Kara Tippetts as she struggles with suffering and sickness in the form of cancer. Kara doesn't offer answers for when living is hard, but rather she asks us to join her in moving away from fear and control toward peace, grace, and God's amazing love.

A staple in the artistic and songwriting community, 5 time Grammy nominee Matt Maher is an outspoken champion of unity and collaboration. Over these next 7 days of walking through The Overflow devotional with Matt, we're reminded that the process of being transformed is sometimes a really messy process, and our conversion stands as a testimony to God's mercy and gives us a way to relate to others.

Taken from Kyle Idleman's follow-up to "Not A Fan", you're invited to find the end of yourself, because only then can you embrace the inside-out ways of Jesus.

Why do women rarely pause to dream big dreams, think big thoughts, or expect great things from God? This is a passionate call to follow God with great expectation for the impact, the challenge, and the blessing that comes from dreaming big and believing that God keeps his promises. Taken from Gwen Smith's new book I Want It All.