Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 46:1

There was a moment in my life when everything changed suddenly. My heart hurt, and my mind grew tired. Thoughts, fear, and questions wouldn’t leave me alone. It was Jesus who helped me see that it wasn’t the end. He didn’t change what happened right away, but He changed how I lived through it. Little by little, He taught me how to breathe again. This plan comes from real experiences. If you’re going through something difficult, I want to walk with you for these six days.

Created as a companion piece to his 2020 album "Still," this is an intimate 8-day series from Grammy-nominated and award-winning singer-songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson. He shares personal stories and insight into how God is STILL full of great grace, new mercy, and faithfully moving us forward.

Sometimes it's hard to remember that God is in control. Let his Word reassure you in times of uncertainty.

Whether it's poor health, financial struggles or job loss, life sometimes feels like a lottery where the odds are stacked against us. The Bible has many accounts of people who were blessed by God because they trusted him during the hardest times. We can learn a great deal from them about perseverance.

Presence Carriers is a compelling call to connect with God’s presence on a deeper level, making it integral to every part of our lives. God is committed to shaping each of us by His presence, according to His purposes. No event or circumstance is wasted in His diligence to form Christ in us. We must, however, be open to embrace change as a constant factor in our lives. 

Let’s delve into a horribly destructive, yet common, emotion—FEAR! It’s never wise to make a decision out of fear, yet most of us waste hours, days, even years of our lives, immobilized by fear. So, let’s break the spirit of fear this week, and seek the Lord for deliverance, freedom and strength to push aside fear and be filled with the power of joy, peace, and His unconditional love.  

It is my belief that the things we go through are used by God for something greater. I wrote these devotionals around songs that came out of the darkest period of my life. My prayer is that God uses these devotionals and these songs to provide hope and direct you back to where truth resides—in His word. Thank you for participating in the Chain Breaker Devotional! -Zach Williams

Now more than ever, the world is in need of strong fathers who love their families well. God provides the strength to those who seek Him and call upon His name. Being a father is a sacred responsibility because we reflect God’s love to our children. Men are called to lead and serve their families, and a very tangible way to do that is to pray over your children. God does amazing things in our lives when we ask for His help. But sometimes finding the words to pray over your kids can be challenging. This study includes seven things from Scripture that you can pray over your kids for each day of the week. Join us as we provide guidance and daily encouragement for great prayers based on Scripture over the next seven days.

King David had an admirable humility before God. He had many challenges in his life and knew to trust in God through every trial. In this 7-day plan you will explore through different Psalms where David trusted and depended on God. We can learn through this plan how to do the same through our personal trials. 

The crowds that heard Jesus’ teaching probably talked about how He was a gifted storyteller and miracle maker. But to His disciples, He was a friend, mentor, secret keeper, and meal sharer. In short, Jesus was a small group leader who loved His group well and led them intentionally. Read about the Biblical principles that guided Him, and learn how to love and lead your small group like Jesus did.

This week, we’re going to see together that God is strong, that He’s powerful, that He encourages you, and that His desire is to carry and uphold you! Are you ready? 😊

When my first husband died suddenly at age 37 it rocked my world. It was the worst time in my life but it was also the best time because I got closer to God than ever before. I spent so much time with Him that I truly fell in love with Him. Let these seven lessons lead you, too, into a deeper relationship with God than ever before.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful and timely devotional. The Greek word for “Fear” is, ‘deilia’ which means, “Timidity, fearfulness, cowardice.” For God has not given you the spirit of fear, timidity, fearfulness or cowardice — but of power, love, and of a sound mind. God has given you the power to overcome fear. Choose not to fear. Let God lead you as you read this timely message.

We currently find ourselves in a time filled with unprecedented anxiety and worry around the coronavirus. Intense fear of the pandemic almost seems as pervasive as the virus itself. If you’re currently feeling fearful and anxious, this seven-day prayer plan is for you. You’ll be encouraged as you find peace in God’s word, strength in His power, and hope in His unfailing love for you.

Over the next few days, we will conclude this series. But still, we are going to bombard your heart and mind with timeless, unchangeable truth from God’s Word that will act as a heavenly vaccine, inoculating you against fear, anxiety, and worry.

Fears about money can make us feel hopeless. But what if you allowed your anxiety to move you closer to Jesus than you’ve ever been? This weeklong devotional explains how to trust God—whether you’re facing a personal financial crisis or a global one. Each day, meditate on Scripture that will transform your relationship with money and, more importantly, your heavenly Father.

We all face crises in our lives, but do we know how to show up for ourselves and others in the midst of a crisis? This plan introduces the BLESS method, a biblical- and evidence-based resource to help care for ourselves and others experiencing a crisis. BLESS (stands Belonging, Livelihood, Emotional, Safety, and Spiritual needs) helps us be attuned and offer humble help.

Finding helpful ways to deal with what you feel. A middle school devotional designed to complement the teaching series, “Trending: Coping.” In this devotional you’ll find encouragement to manage and deal with what you’re feeling and experiencing in healthy, helpful ways.

Many Christian parents endure the pain of having a prodigal child. Unfortunately, the trauma and grief of the parents of prodigals is rarely addressed in the church setting, leaving many to take this journey alone. There are real biblical solutions available to everyone who is walking through broken parent-child relationships and carrying the scars of what Christian Psychologist, Dr. Doug Weiss, calls the Prodigal Parent Process.

In this seven-day plan, you'll be encouraged to pray for a specific area of addiction recovery. Scripture passages are provided to help you as you pray.

What if doubt isn’t the opposite of faith but a doorway to a deeper faith? In this 7-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Doubting God, we’ll discover that doubts don’t make you a bad Christian. In fact, they might just be a necessary ingredient to discipleship.

‘Anchorage: The Storm of Loneliness’ is designed to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to navigate mental health and wellness topics. This seven-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of abiding. Choose this plan to discover how these realities help us victoriously overcome the storms of life.

Disasters can turn your life upside down, but it helps to recognize our common spiritual, emotional, and physical reactions. This plan points you to time-tested wisdom in the Bible. It suggests skills and resources to get you through hard seasons and move into the future with hope.

Courage isn’t something that comes naturally to most. The only way to truly be brave is to walk in the confidence that comes from knowing God. Spend time with God reflecting on these devotions, scriptures, and prayers, being encouraged with the truth. Let him show you that you are beautiful, strong, and created with a purpose! Begin living with courage daily.

I want life to be easy. But eventually, a hard task, a hard question or an unexpected crisis comes along. However, life is about more than finding what’s easy. It’s also about finding what’s meaningful in our walk with God. This 7-day devotional infuses life’s tough places with God’s enduring truth.