7 Days of Honest Prayer
FreeA chapter a day and space to talk to God honestly — about fear, anger, confusion, desire, and hope — without trying to “sound spiritual.”
How challenges work
Each challenge focuses on one theme for a set number of days (usually seven). Instead of a single verse, every day gives you a whole chapter or larger passage to really sit with — enough to actually chew on, not just skim.
- Read: slow down and read the whole passage yourself, twice if you can
- Reflect: pick one word or phrase that stands out to you in the passage, and spend a few minutes in meditation and prayer, asking God what He's communicating to you through His word
- Respond: space to write to God honestly, in your own words
If you miss a day, you don’t “fail the challenge.” Just pick up where you left off. God cares more about your heart than your streak.
Starter challenges (Free)
These are gentle, low-pressure challenges that will stay free. They’re a good way to test what challenges feel like without adding pressure or guilt.
7 Days of Gratitude in the Ordinary
FreeA chapter a day to notice God’s gifts in everyday moments — morning routines, meals, conversations, work — with space to respond in your own words.
7 Days of Returning to Scripture
FreeFor when you feel rusty or distant from the Bible. Short, whole chapters and gentle space to respond — with zero shame and tiny steps.
Heart-level challenges Living Devo+
These challenges press a little deeper into forgiveness, love, trust, and obedience in real relationships and real decisions.
7 Days of Praying for Someone Who Hurt You
Living Devo+A larger passage each day to sit with, bringing one specific person or situation before God — not to excuse what happened, but to place your pain into His hands and begin to loosen your grip.
7 Days of Speaking Life
Living Devo+A chapter a day on choosing encouragement over criticism, confession over hiding, and truth over gossip — with space to respond honestly about your own words.
7 Days of Secret Service
Living Devo+A chapter a day on serving without needing to be seen — small, unseen acts of love at home, work, or church — with space to respond about what that actually costs you.
7 Days of Trusting God with Money
Living Devo+For seasons of financial stress, fear, or control — a chapter a day, with space to bring your budget, fears, and desires honestly to God.
7 Days of Facing the Hard Thing with God
Living Devo+A chapter a day and honest space to write, as you take one hard but faithful step — a conversation, boundary, confession, or decision — with God instead of avoiding it alone.
How challenges fit with devotionals
Devotionals walk you through a short Scripture with guided reflection questions. Challenges hand you a bigger chapter and open space to read, reflect, and respond in your own words — less guided, more room for the Spirit to lead.
You can:
- Do a challenge alongside a devotional plan
- Use a challenge on its own during a busy season
- Repeat a challenge that God used deeply in your life
If a challenge ever feels too intense for your season, it’s okay to pause or switch to something gentler. God is not testing you with these.
A note about emotional and spiritual safety
Some challenges may touch tender places — grief, trauma, church hurt, complicated relationships, or anxiety. Please listen to your limits.
Living Devo is not a substitute for counseling, pastoral care, or crisis support. If a challenge brings up more than you can carry alone, consider inviting a trusted friend, mentor, pastor, or counselor into the process.
You are never a failure for needing help. Asking for support can be a deeply faithful response.