Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 5:8

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Come back from disappointment and failure and build resilience to go again.

If you are struggling with grief, know you are not alone. Scripture is filled with examples of people who experienced the death of someone they held dear. Whether your loss was recent or not, God is able to comfort you. This five-day devotional plan will remind you of His care for those who grieve and mourn.

Do you sometimes set too high of a standard for yourself in even the most casual of social interactions? You’re not alone! My hope is that this plan will give you a healthy train of thought to follow in growing your confidence, as well as shedding unrealistic expectations, and grow in our courage the way the Bible tells us to.

Success often times breeds trouble. Rick Boxx identifies and discusses five possible snares of success and recommendations to overcome these snares.

Mental illness and symptoms of mental illness are an ever-growing phenomenon in our society. How can we discover a healthy way of dealing with mental health? What concrete approaches does God give us? How do I deal with depression?

People often say, “Give God your burdens.” Do you ever wonder: How do I do that? The brokenness of the world feels too heavy. And as much as you desire to shine the light of Jesus, you wonder what that looks like when you struggle to see the light yourself. This devotional looks at how we can be lights for Jesus even when our own world feels dark.

We all deal with negative thoughts and emotions sometimes. Join David Villa in his newest devotional as he delves into what the word says about dealing with negative thoughts

Over the next few days, we will discover together how God wants to move in our hearts, families, churches, and workplaces. Maybe one of these areas seems more significant to your current season, and you need God to move and break through in a major way. This plan will help us discover and remember that God is able and willing to do more.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the seventh in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Mental health tops the list of concerns for today’s kids (and their parents). But kids don’t have to be at the mercy of their negative thoughts - they have the power to choose what to think and believe. In this five-day devotional from Jennie Allen, parents and kids are invited to explore together the hope and freedom that Jesus alone can offer our thought lives.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the eighth and final in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

The enemy hunts the hurt member of the herd that has fallen behind. When walking in hurt and shame, we live outside the protection of the flock of believers. But that’s not what God wants for us. This 5-day devotional will show how finding freedom in Him gives us access to the safe haven found in the community of those who also trust and believe in Him.

God made, loves and commissions you as a Black woman. He wants to show you how to root your identity in Him, see His purpose for you, and find real rest. In this week’s devotional, Dr. Sarita Lyons explores what it looks like to flourish in Christ as the Black women God made us to be.

Stop the Spiral: A Devotional by Jennie Allen Join us for 5 days of devotions to inspire you to stop the toxic thinking patterns and remind you of God’s power to set you free. Each day includes a verse for meditating on God's word, a Rewire the Spiral statement to repeat throughout your day, and a personal prayer for sparking deeper intimacy with God.

The evil one wants to destroy your family! We are going to unpack simple areas in your everyday life so you can fight back daily. Our goal is to equip you to push back the darkness that is trying to steal, kill, and destroy everything good in your life.

Quitting alcohol requires readiness and a renewed mindset with the Holy Spirit front and center. Spend the next few days meditating on 5 of the most important biblical passages to prepare yourself to rid the psychological slavery of this habit.

Losing a loved one to the impact of addiction is one of the deepest pains we can ever feel. The helplessness and grief can threaten to overwhelm us, but one thing we can always be thankful for—if we can open our eyes long enough to see it—is that God is always with us.

The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your son's life, rife with new difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and attitudes. He still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. There will always be limits to what you can do for your teen boy. But there are never any limits to what you can pray for--and what God can do.

We all face pain and suffering, but thanks to Jesus, we have the power not only to endure trials but to overcome them. In Him, you can get better, not bitter. Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a fresh way to connect with God, this 5-day devotional will encourage you with powerful truths from 2 Corinthians.

What if the life you really want and the future God wants for you are hiding right now in your biggest problem, your worst failure, your greatest fear? Inspired by a little-noticed incident from the Old Testament, these devotionals will teach you to be a “lion chaser” as you discover the richest opportunities in the least likely places.

This plan from Scripture Union International draws from 1 Peter, a letter written to encourage believers facing persecution. Peter reminds us that, through Jesus’ resurrection, we have a living hope—not only for the future but alive and active in our present joys and struggles. Amid global challenges and personal struggles, we stand firm together in prayer and thanksgiving. On Christ the solid Rock we stand!

We all know what it’s like to carry the weight of worry. It sneaks into our minds, steals our sleep, and leaves us weary. But God offers us something better: worship that lifts our eyes off what overwhelms us and back onto Him. This 5-day devotional will help you take anxious thoughts and trade them for truth, shift from fear to faith, and discover how to rest in God’s presence. Each day offers Scripture, encouragement, and a short prayer you can say to move from worry to worship.

This world is full of a million reasons to be anxious. Concerns over health, money, relationships, and the unknown future can cripple us if we let them. But that is not what God wants for you. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau for this five day devotional, and be reminded that God knows and wants to carry all your anxiety. Find your rest in Him.

Worship is more than singing and praying. There’s something more going on than meets the eye that goes beyond what most people realize. When we worship, we engage in spiritual battle. This plan is the first of four plans designed to help you understand the intersection of spiritual warfare and worship.