Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:5

This plan will explore an ancient tradition of contemplative prayer based on Matthew 6 “enter your room, shut the door, and pray to God in secret.” It is a practice of worship marked by deep tranquillity in the presence of God. These guided audio meditations will center on invoking the name of Jesus, finding peace through reflection, and discovering the simple peace when we align with God.

Our natural tendency is to want to be successful parents. But the truth is, we don’t have the power to give our children everything we wish or dream, nor do we have the ability to be perfect. This five-day devotional aims to help parents awaken to the reality of imperfect parenting and accept their own imperfections—even celebrate them—so we can learn instead to parent from the heart.

It is tempting to run from our choices. To feel as though the circumstances are so stacked against us that we cannot choose our way out. God calls us to participate in His Kingdom. Our choices are powerful and they matter in the Kingdom of God. Through this plan we will be encouraged to choose a truer perspective, make wiser choices, and persevere through sufferings.

God intended for His church -- His bride -- to be much more than a building. It's about His people gathering together, loving one another and advancing His Kingdom together. These 5 devotionals will help you understand how belonging to a church is critical to your personal spiritual growth and development.

Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world!” This means that everyone will encounter suffering in one form or another. Jesus reminds us to “take heart” because He will be with us every step of the way. The guests in this five-day plan (with audio) share helpful insights on this topic.

Have you ever felt stuck, timid, or even a little wimpy when it comes to trusting God when life gets difficult? Well, that’s natural, my friend. But it’s not for you. Instead, God beckons us to live courageously for Him, filled with His joy. We need bravery to possess immovable faith for experiencing joy in badness. The how and what it looks like are what this plan is all about.

Music is a resounding theme throughout all Scripture. The Psalms have provided us with lyrics for hundreds of songs. Christian musicians help to draw us into God’s presence through praise and worship music. This five-day devotional tells some of the backstories behind the artists and how God is at work in their lives. Featuring Lauren Daigle, David Crowder, Trip Lee, Kari Jobe and Matthew West.

The same way winning a marathon requires a high level of physical fitness, we must be spiritually fit in order to run well the life God has set before us. Over the next 5 days, you’ll be conditioned to run this race to win. We’ll face the hurdle of hopelessness head on. We’ll discover how to stay encouraged and keep our fires burning for God no matter what challenges await.

Whether you're dealing with grief, temptation or trials, you can still have hope by continuing to trust in God. This 5-day plan will help you find hope as you change your perspective about hardship and its role in your spiritual life. You'll also learn about powerful, biblical responses to hardship and pain.

Men face challenges to their faith at work and at home. This reading plan offers a daily dose of wisdom for men who seek to draw strength from God’s Word. Daily Strength For Men: Patience will equip you to walk faithfully with God—the source of your patience.