Love Poured Out: The Riches of God’s Grace Scripture: Romans 5:8“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (ESV) Devotional Thought -Day 2: If the cross teaches us anything, it is this: God’s love is not earned—it is displayed, poured out, and proven. Romans 5:8…
The Cross: Satisfying Divine Justice Scripture: Romans 3:25–26“…whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness…” (ESV) Devotional Thought -Day 1: God’s justice and love are never at odds. The cross is the supreme demonstration of this reality. At Calvary, God publicly presented…
Day 10: Finding Joy in the Journey Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10; Psalm 16:11 Devotional: Depression often robs us of joy, leaving us feeling numb or detached from life’s blessings. However, the Bible teaches that joy is not dependent on our circumstances but rooted in God’s presence. Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us, “Do not grieve, for the joy…
Day 9: Living in the Light of God’s Promises Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 Devotional: Depression often casts a shadow over our hearts and minds, making it difficult to see beyond our present struggles. It distorts our perception of reality, amplifying fears and magnifying worries. However, the Word of God is a light that breaks through the…
Day 8: Rebuilding Hope One Step at a Time Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3 Devotional: When struggling with depression, hope can feel fragile. It is easy to fall into the belief that things will never change or that healing is out of reach. However, God’s Word offers us a path to rebuild hope, one step at a…
Day 7: Finding Purpose in Pain Scripture: Romans 8:28 Devotional: Depression can make life feel purposeless. It often clouds our perspective, convincing us that our pain has no meaning and our struggles are in vain. However, God’s Word offers a different perspective. Romans 8:28 declares, “And we know that for those who love God all…
Day 6: Overcoming Isolation: Embracing Community Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 Devotional: Depression often brings with it a desire to withdraw and isolate. The weight of sadness, coupled with feelings of worthlessness or exhaustion, can make connecting with others seem impossible. However, God’s design for healing often involves community. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us of the importance of…
Day 5: Resting in God’s Promises Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Devotional Depression often feels like carrying a heavy load. The weight of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue can be overwhelming. But Jesus extends a beautiful invitation to those who are weary: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest….
Day 4: The Power of Lament: Crying Out to God Scripture: Psalm 42:5-6 Devotional Lament is a sacred and often overlooked practice in Scripture. It is the honest and raw expression of our deepest pains and questions to God. Many of the Psalms are filled with lament, where the writers pour out their struggles while…
Day 3: Breaking Free from Negative Thought Patterns Scripture: Romans 12:2 Devotional: Exploring different patterns in our spiritual journeys can enrich our connection to faith. Depression often brings with it a cascade of negative thoughts. These thoughts can become like a lens through which we view ourselves, others, and even God. They might say, “I…
When was the last time someone said thank you to you? When was the last time you said thank you to someone else? So many people today struggle with a lack of thankfulness and ingratitude. This leads to struggles with complaining, criticizing, and comparing. Gratitude and thankfulness provide a powerful remedy for these problems. This gratitude journal helps us to identify what we should be grateful for and what we do as a result of seeing life as a gift.
Do you struggle with applying the truth that you learn during your study of God’s word? This God’s grace prayer journal will allow you to focus on gratitude and live in contentment in life. The journal pages encourage you to observe what you are learning from the Bible text, evaluate how you have failed to live according to the truths stated, seek forgiveness, and develop godly plans for change.
Do you struggle with the lack of hope? Do you find yourself struggling with doubt and insecurity during times of great challenge? During those times, you need to find your rest and assurance in pondering, personalizing, praying, and practicing what God’s Word says. In the short devotional, spend time meditating and studying each of these passages. Write down whatever comes to mind in the spaces below. And let God speak to you.
One of the keys to growing in Christlikeness in our lives is to unearth and discover, and biblically evaluate our thinking patterns, speaking, and acting. This worksheet will help you be honest and specific about areas in your life that are not meeting biblical standards in thinking, speaking, and acting.
The God who began a good work in you will continue it through your lifetime and will finish it when we meet him face-to-face. God works for us, and God works in us. He enables us to become more like Christ every single day. This work is progressive and continual in this life. This worksheet helps us review and evaluate gains made during counseling and discipleship, show gratitude to God for what he has done, and develop plans for future growth and change.
There probably is not a day that goes by that we do not have some level of conflict with others. This worksheet helps us focus on the problem and not the person. It helps us evaluate how we have handled a dispute and how we should deal with it moving forward.
Do you ever struggle with doing a Bible study or journaling the key ideas from your reading? This Bible Study Note Sheet will encourage you to ponder and meditate on Scripture. Also, God’s Word is meant for you, so this worksheet will help you personalize what you are learning. It will also guide you in learning to pray God’s Word, and finally, it will encourage you to put into practice the principles and promises you find in reading the Word of God.
Anger is a significant issue for so many people. People often stuff or spew their anger, but very few learn to study their anger. This journal assignment will help you to do just that. It will help you understand, evaluate, and respond to your anger in better ways.
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed with problems? Do you find yourself struggling with thinking clearly during a challenging situation? This four-step approach to rethinking a problem will help.
Problems can seem overwhelming. When we are in the midst of a significant crisis, many of us struggle with defining the problem and implementing helpful solutions. This worksheet helps us to identify three unbiblical and unproductive ways of handling problems. It also encourages us to destroy problems, not people, as we deal with issues in a biblical and God-honoring way.
