Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 46:10

One in four women experience pregnancy loss. It is a complicated and heart-wrenching grief. In these daily readings, author Sarah Philpott gently walks alongside readers as they experience the misguided shame, isolation, and crushing despair that accompany the turmoil of miscarriage and stillbirth. Sarah helps point readers toward the hope of Christ and the promise that our children are in Heaven.  This devotional is based on Philpott's book, Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss .

Be Refreshed is a short, impactful devotional with which you can start each day and be encouraged in your God-given calling. We know time is a precious commodity in your busy life, so each devotional entry is designed to be a quick, yet impactful, addition to your day. This reading plan is based on Be Refreshed: A Year of Devotions for Women in the Workplace by Diane Paddison with Jordan Johnstone and other women from 4WORDWOMEN.ORG.    

With so many responsibilities and distractions vying for our attention, too many of us have built unhealthy cycles of rest. As a result, we burn ourselves out, striving and straining against God's intent for our lives. In this plan, we are called to the intentional work of self-examination, helping us to move toward a purposeful and sustainable life with Jesus.

When we own up to our disappointment in the way God runs the world, when we realize the same old answers to life’s problems no longer apply a salve to suffering, we must set out on a journey to find the God who is, not the God who behaves according to our expectations. Along the way we find out that “good” might be better—though different—than we had imagined.

Our culture leads us to believe that hustle and busyness are the only ways to find satisfaction. Yet beneath this frenzied pace, our souls are yearning for authentic connection and intimacy with others and with God. This week we will practice intentional stillness, listen to our souls speak and invite the healing words of Jesus into our everyday lives as we embark on a journey toward uncovering our true selves.

Does your life ever feel like one series of rushed moments after another? Do you want to feel more connected to those you love and to God? In this devotional series you will be introduced to Holy Noticing, a mindful approach to life. You’ll learn to become more present and less rushed in the moment and reduce your stress by developing the ability to focus on God and people rather than tasks.

For too many of us, life just passes by. We feel a lack, a deep dissatisfaction with our circumstances, so we busy ourselves in an effort to distract from our less-than-hoped-for lives, constantly looking for what better season may be coming next. In the process, we miss the everyday glorious moments God wants to use and speak through today. It's time to stop running away!

This week, we’re going to see together that God is strong, that He’s powerful, that He encourages you, and that His desire is to carry and uphold you! Are you ready? 😊

Unmade decisions hold power. They pull, they push, they interrupt our days and poke us awake at night. They refuse to leave us alone until we face them head-on and either pick them up or point them in the right direction. If only we knew what the right direction was! This week, as you read these devotionals, remain open to all the possibilities of what that might mean for you.

You and I have been given the invaluable gift of communication with God. Last week we learned about the process of making the soil of our hearts soft and receptive to God. This week we’ll learn some different ways to receive the seed of his word. May your communion with God flourish as you engage in continual conversation with your loving, present heavenly Father.