Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Samuel 12:16

We sometimes feel that our past holds us back so badly that we have no future. We think we’ve done something God cannot get past. If you’ve been there, this plan is for you. The Bible is filled with comeback stories from people like Joseph, David, and more. Read this plan to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness in their stories—and learn how he can redeem your story too.

From the beginning, God intended for us to be in His presence. The Garden of Eden exemplified perfect communion until sin disrupted it. Throughout history, God has restored communion, from leading the Israelites to establishing His presence in the tabernacle and temple, culminating in Jesus’ arrival and sacrifice. Now, the Holy Spirit resides in every believer, making us God's temple.

When life seems like an unending series of problems, and it seems there is nowhere else to turn to, what do we do? When all hope seems lost, when we have more questions than answers, who do we turn to? This devotional provides perspective, hope, and some answers. I pray it blesses you.

Accountability to God is more than a single act—it is a way of life. It begins with the humble recognition that we are ultimately answerable to Him, not to the opinions or expectations of others. When we confess our sins, embrace His forgiveness, and allow Him to restore our hearts, we open the door to true freedom, purpose, and peace. Each day becomes an opportunity to live in alignment with His will, making choices that honor Him, extend mercy, and reflect His love. This devotional will guide you to walk faithfully in God’s standard, step by step.

Have you ever noticed the difference between Michal and Bathsheba, David's two wives? Although they live next to the same king, their lives follow opposite paths. Michal clings to appearances, unable to open her heart to God, while, despite her failures, Bathsheba endured with dignity and depth. Their way of living their faith will lead them to opposite destinies: Michal disappears into oblivion, without a trace, while Bathsheba enters into the glory of the divine plan, becoming part of the Messiah's lineage.

'The Bible' is a powerful telling of stories from the Scriptures mixing live action with state-of-the-art CGI. From executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, 'The Bible' airs every Sunday night in March on the History channel (United States). This six-day plan will take you straight to the source, where you can read the Bible stories from Week 2 of this powerful television series.

"Caves" is a project birthed out of a difficult season for the band’s singer and Young Adults Pastor Josh McCabe. Stepping away from ministry for over a year, Caves tells the story of brokenness, uncertainty, and God’s closeness through the midst of a dry season. Join Josh and Caves on this installment of The Overflow Devo and learn more about how the word of God inspired these songs.

The heartache that follows a miscarriage has the potential to draw us closer to God or away from Him. Our enemy, Satan, wants to take our raw emotions and lure us as far from God as he possibly can. Only God can offer the peace and healing our hearts desire. This plan will identify the seven stages of grief and guide women to find true healing within God’s Word. 

Times are tough. Anxiety can grow inside us like a contagion as we battle external stress and internal doubt. Jesus knew that the better we know our Father, the less reason we’ll have to be anxious. In Matthew 6, Jesus draws us back to our Father, the One who sees us, knows our needs, and provides hope.

Has anyone spoken words against you that have broken your spirit? Have those words taken root and led to negative patterns like persistent disappointment, a critical mindset, illness, or even disaster or despair? This reading plan focuses on five areas of our lives where negative thoughts turn into areas of unbelief that can hold us back from experiencing peace, hope, and healing.