Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 13:4

Life is not easy, and along with the hard days come many negative emotions. Generally, we deal with them by venting, stewing, or hiding. Did you know that many of the Psalms are prayers born out of these strong emotions? These reading plans will explore the raw and honest prayers of fear, pain, guilt, and doubt found in the Psalms, teaching us how to share these feelings with the Lord.

Whether the loss you've experienced is large or small, it's not the end of your story. This 5-day plan walks you through some steps to move through grief and navigate your loss with God's help. You are not alone.

As Christians, we are called to confront and battle the injustices of the world, including racism. In this plan, you’ll learn how God’s identity reflects the beauty of our diverse world, and how we can look to the the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for how we should care for others.

Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and it encompasses emotional, psychological, and social dimensions. For Christians, understanding mental health involves recognizing that struggles with mental illness do not reflect spiritual failure or lack of faith. Instead, these challenges can be seen as part of the human experience in a fallen world. The Bible offers insights into the nature of suffering and encourages believers to seek help and support. This devotional guides you through various stories that inspire hope and faith in the midst of mental turmoil.

Life doesn’t always go the way we expected. You pray with faith, but God doesn’t do what you asked. You seek Him but don’t feel His presence. You’re going through pain, but your cries for relief seem to go unanswered. This Life.Church Bible Plan will guide you through Scriptures to read When God Doesn’t Make Sense.

Life has a way of getting us down. Whether it’s the loss of a job, a financial crisis, or a broken relationship, each of us knows the taste of disappointment. Knowing how to bounce back from these struggles is vital if we are to fully experience God’s provision and grace in our lives. In this series, Dr. Evans provides the biblical foundation for learning how to handle disappointment in our everyday lives.

After being stuck in a pit of depression for several years, Mandisa is back with new music and an even deeper relationship with Christ. This devotional plan, written by Mandisa herself, walks readers through select tracks from her album 'Out Of The Dark,' which is exactly where God brought her out of. If you are battling depression, sadness, despair, or hopelessness, remember that Jesus is the one who lifts us up from the mud and the mire and brings us into His glorious Light!

While we’re called to pray at all times, we especially cry out to God in times of global crises—such as poverty, violence, disease. Yet how do we pray globally? How can we pray for everyone, everywhere? Over the next seven days, you'll find practical ways you can talk to God about people near and far, ensuring that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Troubling times raise questions: Why are we in this situation? Will we get out? How? What is God's place in all this? Does he really care? Throughout the Bible, people faced calamity, fear, anxiety, and doubt. They besieged heaven and found the God who answers in crisis. Guided by brothers and sisters from Africa, let's follow these biblical examples, trusting as we seek answers for our questioning hearts.

Follow along as worship pastors from Gateway Church share truths and inspiration accompanying our new instrumental album, Atmosphere: Waiting (Vol. 1). We pray that as you read these stories and hear these songs, you will be encouraged to dive deeper into your own walk with the Lord!