Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 1:5

We know that God is a caring and loving God so why does He sometimes say “no” to our prayers or circumstances? Why is there confusing silence when it seems that the plans we have prayed are so in line with His will? In this 3-day plan, pray along with someone who has experienced that confusion and that pain. Pray for clarity, but also for understanding and perspective as God takes you through the difficult journey of knowing how to respond when God says “no.”

This 3-Day Bible study is one in a series of 19 others related to Making Jesus Culture. We look at how to honor and worship God through all elements of culture, including the home, family, church, business, media/arts, government, and education. Accompanying these studies is over 300-Hours of video footage from 150 of today's top Christian thinkers on creativity, innovation, and invention at www.makejesusculture.com.  

In this reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans explains three truths from Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth that believers should know and understand so they can praise God as the God of comfort even in their seasons of affliction.

In this devotional, Dr. David Mende reminds us that God comforts us in our afflictions through the indwelling Spirit. God doesn’t comfort us so that we can be merely comfortable. Rather, he wants us to become channels of comfort to others.

As we’re more isolated from each other than ever before during this unprecedented time, three biblical stories help us think about new ways we can work together.

Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, an end of a relationship, sickness, or a seemingly unfulfilled promise, pain and suffering affect us all. Is God close to the brokenhearted? If so, how should we respond in these times? This plan will walk through the journeys of different people in the Bible who walked through disappointment and see how their pain drew them closer to God.

God can comfort you, strengthen you, and restore you to the person he made you to be. In this study you will explore God's Word and reflect on: finding comfort in God’s Word, rebuilding and strengthening faith, and relationships. This study is part 7 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced trauma and wants to heal.

Suffering is real. But you don’t have to suffer alone. In this study, you will explore God's Word and reflect on: why we suffer, beliefs and misperceptions, God’s love during times of suffering, and comfort from his Word. This study is part 1 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced intense trials and wants to heal.

The area you are struggling with today will be the same area God will use you tomorrow. In just three days, for 10 minutes each day alone with God and His Word, you will learn about why God allows pain and suffering in our lives. Join this plan and discover the hidden plans behind the pain.

We live in a world full of despair. Heartache, hatred, and heaviness can dominate our view, threatening to consume us. But there is hope. And His name is Jesus. Be encouraged and refreshed by this three-day devotional from Wendy Palau. Let God speak this truth to your soul: you can run to God as your anchor, comfort, and hope in the middle of all life's storms.

Life can be unpredictable and confusing, even when we serve God. Things seem at times to be out of control, leaving us to wonder what in the world is going on! If you have ever felt this way or are confused, this new devotional series by Pastor Jim Cymbala is just for you!

Have you ever struggled to pray? I have. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer, I prayed for his healing, but when he died, praying became a struggle. What I learned through that experience changed my life. It turned my eyes to how Jesus taught his disciples to pray and to Daniel, where we learn why the answer to prayers can take time. Let's unlock the power of prayer together!

A crucial responsibility on the parental agenda is preparing our children for the hard times that will inevitably come their way. This is especially the case for those young people who, having committed their lives to Christ, will live as adults in a world where they likely will encounter hostile opposition to their faith.

¿Te has preguntado alguna vez por qué tienes dificultades como cristiano? Cuando te convertirse a Cristo pensabas que te iría chévere, que Cristo estaba ahora a tu lado y de tu lado, que ahora Él se encargaría de deshacer toda dificultad, y que el éxito coronaría todo lo que emprendes, sin interrupción. Pero en cambio, hay momentos en que te ha ido "de la patada", y pareces ser el objeto de la mala suerte, más que sujeto de la bendición. En estos devocionales descubrirás 4 alentadoras verdades para comprender el propósito benigno que Dios tiene para cada dificultad. Y así como la madre en el parto se alivia del dolor considerando la vida que está por alumbrar, la meditación de estas cuatro verdades ayudarán a templar tu dolor y cambiar el valle de lágrimas en fuentes (Sal. 84).

Your pain has a purpose, just as Jesus’s pain had a purpose. God wants to use your story in greater ways than you ever imagined. He wants to transform your scars into beautiful marks of victory.

Enduring the loss of a spouse in itself is a painful experience, but when we think about our children, and the impact losing a parent will have on their immediate, and future lives, it can be completely overwhelming. So how do we help our children or our stepchildren through this process? How do we live beyond loss? In this 4 Day Devotional BTB Contributors, Brad Luczywo, Stephanie Cook and BTB Founder, Rachel G. Scott share their journeys and how they learned to Parent Well After Loss. 

My mother said, “Be nice to everyone, because everyone has problems!” But how does one move from hurting to healing? Out of my own attempts to do so, I share my stories. God revealed crucial scriptural, Christ-centered and effective truths as a road map to forgiving, overcoming hurtful words and gaining victory through long term, painful problems.

Facing difficult situations in our lives is inevitable. But in this short 4-day Plan, we’ll be encouraged knowing we are not alone, that God has a purpose for our pain, and that He will use it for His greater purpose.

Dr. Clinton examines science, psychology, physiology, and other concepts to help you cope with anxiety, but the primary focus is on the consistency of God’s power, goodness, and love. Clinton adds, “It’s my prayer that as you continue reading, you’ll increasingly sense God’s peace for your mind and hope for your heart.”

We have all experienced pain at some point in our lives, be it emotional, physical, or psychological. We can wallow in our pain or we can impact lives with our painful experiences. Someone somewhere is going through what hurt you in the past and can use your knowledge, experience and insight to get through it. May God open your eyes to the wisdom behind every hurt, disappointment or loss.

Many of us are troubled by a stream of negative thoughts. But Scripture offers hope, beauty, and comfort. This four-day reading plan points the way to greater self-compassion as we learn to see ourselves through the eyes of God.

3 Questions to Start the Day is part of the Abundant Grace Daily series of devotionals. Since God’s grace is so bountiful, how do you access it daily? This devotional unpacks the first three of Jesus’ Beatitudes. From each Beatitude arises a vital question for you to ask yourself at the beginning of each day, and to keep in mind at pivotal moments during the day.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 5 of 12 devotionals in this series from Robin Meadows!

In this journey through the Book of 2 Corinthians, All Things New explores Paul's theology of adventurous faith in this world and God's call for us to be bold. Kelly Minter helps us understand how the Christian walk may seem contrary to our natural tendencies, but it proves to be infinitely and eternally better. In this 5-day reading plan, you'll explore issues such as: how to deal with difficult relationships, trusting God with your reputation, grounding your identity in Christ, understanding the purpose of suffering and God's provision in it, and how we are to be gospel lights in the world.

We know God tells us that we are new creations, and yet so often it doesn’t feel like it. We end up pretending to have everything together, while inside we are in deep pain. The first step is to stop the pretence, which is where this study starts. It then encourages you to continually go to the source in order to learn more about, and embrace, who you truly are.