Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 34:18

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Feeling weary from waiting and wondering if God still hears you? In this 5-day devotional, Scott Savage unpacks Zechariah’s story to reveal how God meets us in silence, answers prayers in surprising ways, and turns weariness into worship. Your prayers have been heard. Don’t give up now!

The holiday grief devotional goes beyond empty platitudes. When someone you love won't be home for Christmas, the holidays magnify your loss. This 5-day devotional meets you in the reality of grief—not where people think you should be. Addressing hard questions: What to do when God feels like the problem? How do you navigate grief? What about anger at God? Just honest Scripture, straight talk, and permission to grieve imperfectly through the hardest season. Based on the Holiday Grief Group by Bobby Bressman "When they wont be home for Christmas."

Sometimes healing begins with heartbreak. Before peace comes, truth must be faced, not filtered. In this 5-day plan, Amy Duggar King walks you through the hard but holy work of being honest about your pain, surrendering control, and letting Jesus meet you in the places you’ve tried to hide. Because pretending you’re okay never made anyone whole, but facing the truth can set you free.

Sometimes the negative feelings we want to ignore are the very ones we need to pay attention to. Why? They’re pointing us to what we really need. They’re the spark that can reignite the fire of purpose and meaning. If you’ve been wrestling with life’s big issues, this plan offers divine wisdom and strength to navigate life’s challenges. No self-help gimmicks—just honest talk and enduring truth.

This plan is for couples facing challenges in marriage, those walking through mental health struggles, or mothers experiencing postpartum battles. Inspired by our book From Playgrounds to Psych Wards, it shares how God met us in one of our darkest seasons and brought restoration and hope. Each day will encourage you to trust that God can use even pain and uncertainty to strengthen your marriage, deepen your faith, and remind you that your story isn’t over. Healing and redemption are still possible, even here.

Have you ever looked up from your ministry and wondered, “How did I get here?” This 5-day devotional invites worship leaders, psalmists, worship team members, musicians, and creatives to pause and confront the wounds that quietly form behind the songs, the stage, and the smiles. Through Scripture, reflection, and gentle honesty, The Wounded Worshipper – How Did We Get Here? will help you rediscover healing, hope, and the heart of true worship beyond performance and pain.

If you’ve ever wrestled with forgiveness—forgiving others, asking for forgiveness, forgiving yourself, or forgiving God, you’re not alone. Jesus shows us a better way—a way where forgiveness—not failure—is final. Join pastor and author Micah E. Davis for a 5-day reading plan drawn from his book The Forgiveness Way. This plan will take you on a journey through the Psalms in hopes of showing you how to create space to let go of past pain and move forward in the freedom God has for you.

Being hurt in the church, a place meant for refuge and growth, can leave deep scars on the heart of a worship leader. In this 5-day devotional, you will explore how to identify wounds inflicted by others, process feelings of betrayal, and invite God’s healing into the pain. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical action steps, Church Hurt helps you navigate disappointment, release resentment, and restore trust in God and His people, so you can lead and worship from a place of wholeness rather than woundedness.

When a year has left you bruised, disappointed, or carrying more than your heart could hold, stepping into a new one can feel overwhelming. Still Healing is a gentle 5-day devotional for the mom who is tired, anxious about the future, or quietly grieving what didn’t happen. Through Scripture, reflection, and soul-deep honesty, this plan helps you breathe again, release last year’s ache, and let Jesus meet you in the tender places that still hurt. Come as you are — weary, hopeful, unsure — and let God restore your courage for the days ahead.

"Learning to Live Loved" will help you experience God's love in a personal and transformative way. Whether you're new to faith or returning to God after a weary season, each devotional will remind you that you are seen, pursued, and deeply valued by the Father. Through biblical stories, gentle encouragement, and honest reflection, understand how living loved shapes your identity, restores your heart, and empowers you to love others with His grace. Plus, enjoy an exclusive bonus clip with recording artists Toby Mac, Josiah Queen, Tasha Layton, and Ryan Stevenson.

When addiction steals someone you love, faith can feel fragile. It can be difficult to trust that God is working all things for your good. If you’re longing to believe that even when trust feels impossible, your pain has purpose, this plan is for you. This five-day devotional explores the journey of sorrow and surrender, and how even in loss, God is still good.

Do you ever feel like faith is out of reach? Or wonder why it’s so hard to trust God? This five-day plan from Bible teacher Jen Weaver helps you receive the life-changing faith God offers you. Discover how God meets you in confusion, joy, and heartache, and leave with a deeper sense of His nearness and steady care.

Do you ever feel like faith is out of reach? Or wonder why it’s hard to trust God? This 5-day plan from Bible teacher Jen Weaver helps you discover what faith really is—and how God offers it as a gift, not something you have to achieve on your own. Designed for busy parents, each day includes zero-prep “Kid Connection” moments to help your elementary-aged child receive faith, too.

Our world is more connected than ever yet also increasingly isolated. Deep down, we sense that something foundational is missing. How can we recapture the peace and community we lack? One way is by exploring the power of language. In the following reflections, we will focus on five words and explore how their similar, nuanced definitions of humility can help us grow personally, in our faith, and in our relationships.

Forgiveness is not easy, and standing firm in your values is not always popular, yet both are essential for living a life of peace, freedom, and purpose. This 5-day plan will help you release past hurts, heal emotionally, and embrace the courage to live out your convictions with grace. Through biblical insights, practical steps, and honest reflections, you will learn how forgiveness restores your heart and how your values anchor your identity. This plan is for anyone seeking emotional wholeness, spiritual growth, and confident Christian living.

This five-day devotional is written for those walking through grief, caregiving, and unexpected loss. It holds faith and honesty together, acknowledging seasons where life has changed and strength feels thin. Each day centers on God’s steady presence and reminds us that we are not alone.

Being a single mom can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. The pressure to carry everything alone can weigh heavy, and the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs can feel endless. This plan is designed to remind single moms that they are seen, loved, strengthened, and never alone because God is with them every moment. He offers courage for today, hope for tomorrow, and power to keep going.

A 5-Day Journey to Discover Your True Worth and Purpose in God

Love That Stays: A Devotional on Grief, Honor, and Faith. This 5-day devotional invites you to carry loss with faith, honor loved ones well, and trust God in every transition.

Find hope and encouragement with Getting Through What You’re Going Through by Tanner Olson. This 5-day devotional offers heartfelt reflections, Scripture, and prayers to guide you through life’s challenges. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worried they’re falling behind, this plan reminds you that you’re not alone. Each day provides insights about trusting God, embracing His promises, and finding peace in the midst of uncertainty. Whether you’re navigating loss, change, or simply seeking reassurance, this plan will inspire you to take the next step, knowing that God is with you every step of the way.

Sometimes the hardest moments in life whisper the same lie: You’re on your own. In this five-day reading plan inspired by the short film Lost Things, we explore what happens when self-sufficiency collapses and our trust in God is tested. If you’ve ever felt alone, uncertain, or wondered where God is during difficult seasons, this plan will help you rediscover the truth that His Spirit is closer than you think.

This devotion contains encouraging Bible verses for when you feel rejected. Let these Bible verses strengthen your spiritual life.

Stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off the apathy that tries to hold you back. You’re not a prisoner—you’re an overcomer. Tear off the labels the world tries to put on you with this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany the series, Overcomer.

Loneliness can hurt... If you are feeling alone today, I would like to leave with you, like a balm for your heart, some promises from the Bible. Go through this 6-day plan and discover these promises. God is watching over you personally!