Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 8:27

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!

Prayer is a critical part of the life of every Christian. Through prayer we encounter and are encountered by God. This 7-day reading plan based on Brain Sutton's Conversation with God will encourage readers to encounter God through prayer in fresh new ways.

Offering forgiveness to others is one of the most challenging, but life-giving aspects of the Christian faith. In forgiving we find healing for our own hearts. When we forgive, we become like Christ in offering undeserving mercy and grace in love. In this 7-day plan, you’ll embark on the journey to healing and restoration as you receive and give forgiveness in the power and presence of Jesus. 

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

As we enter the Holy Week/Passion Week, let’s set aside this time for some introspection and realize the sufferings that Jesus bore for you. He carried your sins, pain and sorrows; because He loves you and wants to give you life eternal. This week may you be strengthened in the Lord, as you meditate on His Word. Each day comes with a special Grace of God, so mark your calendar; let not one single day be missed out of His blessings in your life.

We all have a sense that prayer is important, but few of us are actually taught to pray. What does it mean to pray? How does one do it? Prayer shows up in stories and letters as a vital practice, but how do we actual do it well? This seven day plan will help you understand what prayer is and how to engage with this life-changing practice.

If you are facing challenges that have you scared to death…If you are facing change you never saw coming…If it’s time to find courage you have never needed before, and never wanted to need… this devotional is for you.When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears, our excuses, and ourselves—it’s time to go wherever He leads. 

This mom of 4 boys ponders a lot of life while meeting with Jesus on her porch swing. Happy cries, sad tears, intense conversations and silent moments. One constant remains, the swing's shadow. While shadows can often seem scary, a shadow actually proves a light is shining. These stories will challenge you to change your perspective and notice God shining on the everyday swing of life. He is always present whether you are moving forward or backward. May you be inspired to embrace His shadow everyday, it proves He is with you.

What does the Bible have to say about Faith? Take a deeper dive with these bite-sized daily studies. Each day’s reading looks at a short passage of Scripture illuminated by study notes drawn from The King James Study Bible, Full Color Edition. Verse-by-verse annotations provide background information to help you put the Bible’s events and teachings into their proper setting. Doctrinal study notes provide explanation, illustration, and a practical application for daily living.

Based on the book "Spirit-Filled Jesus" by Mark Driscoll, this devotional teaches you how suffering is a school everyone attends. Even Jesus.