Bible reading plans

Bible Reading Plans for What You Are Facing

Whatever you are carrying or hoping for, there is a way to walk through it in the Word, a few days or weeks of real Scripture chosen to meet you there. Pick the plan below that fits your need, your season, or your goal, and take it one day at a time. Every plan is genuine Scripture, gives grace for the days you miss, and leads to the same place: Jesus, who meets people in His Word and walks with them out the other side.

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When life is hard

Going through a hard time7 short days, about 10 minutes a day When you feel far from God7 days, honest and gentle Struggling with anger7 days, one honest step at a time Feeling stressed7 days, about 10 minutes a day Feeling overwhelmed7 days, one manageable step For the discouraged7 days, a lift for the weary Burned out and weary7 gentle days for the empty tank Overcoming shame7 days from shame to belovedness Carrying guilt7 days from guilt to grace Letting go of bitterness7 days toward a lighter heart Learning contentment7 days toward a settled heart Knowing who you are in Christ7 days of who you now are When you need comfort7 days of tender promises When you cannot sleep7 nights, a psalm before sleep Jealousy and envy7 days from comparison to peace Growing in humility7 days learning the low place When your faith feels weak7 days for a small faith Coming back to God7 days on the road home

For your season of life

Someone exploring faith7 days, no pressure, start with Jesus A plan for men7 days for the man you are becoming A plan for women7 days rooted in God's love A plan for teenagers7 days, real and relatable A plan for new parents7 short days for tired parents Busy people, 5 minutes a day7 days, about 5 minutes each A plan for college students7 days for the college season A plan for singles7 days for a full life now A plan for families7 days to read together A plan for a small group7 sessions on life together A plan for your work life7 days for the working week A plan for kids7 days of favorite Bible stories

Goals and journeys through Scripture

How to start the Bible in 7 days7 days, about 10 minutes a day The Gospels in 30 days30 days, about 3 chapters a day The Psalms in 30 days30 days, about 5 psalms a day Proverbs in 31 days31 days, one chapter a day The Gospel of John in 21 days21 days, one chapter a day The book of Romans in 16 days16 days, one chapter a day The Sermon on the Mount7 days through Matthew 5-7 The parables of Jesus10 days, one parable at a time The miracles of Jesus10 days, one sign at a time The I Am sayings of Jesus7 days, one I am saying each The fruit of the Spirit9 days, one fruit at a time The Armor of God7 days, one piece of armor each The story of the whole Bible12 key readings, the whole story The New Testament in 30 days30 days, about 9 chapters a day The Bible in 6 months6 months, about 6 to 7 chapters a day One chapter a dayOne chapter a day, about 5 minutes A Holy Week reading plan8 days, Palm Sunday to Easter An Advent reading plan4 weeks of readings toward Christmas A Lent reading plan6 weeks through Lent to Easter

More plans for a specific needAnxiety Grief Fear Depression Hope Peace Loneliness Forgiveness A Broken Heart Addiction Recovery Doubt Healing Marriage New Believers Waiting On God Gratitude

Plans to read through the BibleRead the Bible in a Year The Bible in 90 Days A Plan for Beginners The Life of Jesus in 40 Days Psalms and Proverbs Chronological Plan

Questions people ask

What is a Bible reading plan for a specific need?

It is a short, structured journey of real Scripture chosen for what you are facing, a few days or weeks of passages on anxiety, grief, hope, a new season, and more. Each day gives you a genuine reading and a short reflection, so the Bible meets you where you actually are.

How long do these reading plans take?

Most need and life-stage plans are about a week of short daily readings, ten to fifteen minutes a day. The goal plans, like the Gospels in 30 days or Proverbs in 31 days, run longer but stay light. You can go at any pace; the plan serves you, not the other way around.

What if I miss a day?

Missing a day is normal and it is not a sin. There is no scorecard in heaven. Simply begin again where you left off. The goal was never to finish a list but to meet Jesus in His Word.

Do I need the app to follow a plan?

No. You can read any of these plans in any Bible. The Living Bread app simply makes it easier: it carries the whole Bible, opens each day's passage for you, and lets you read alongside a family who is reading too.