July 2026 Bible Reading Plan


July Bible Reading Plan

Joy & Strength

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

Week 1 – The Source of Our Joy

  • July 1 – Psalm 16:11 – Fullness of joy in God’s presence
  • July 2 – Nehemiah 8:1–12 – The joy of the Lord is your strength
  • July 3 – Psalm 30:1–12 – Joy comes in the morning
  • July 4 – Isaiah 12:1–6 – Drawing joy from the wells of salvation
  • July 5 – John 15:9–11 – That My joy may remain in you
  • July 6 – Romans 15:13 – Abounding in hope through joy
  • July 7 – 1 Peter 1:3–9 – Joy unspeakable through faith

Week 2 – Strength Through Trials

  • July 8 – James 1:2–8 – Count it all joy
  • July 9 – Habakkuk 3:17–19 – Rejoicing when everything is gone
  • July 10 – Philippians 4:4–9 – Rejoice always
  • July 11 – 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 – Strength made perfect in weakness
  • July 12 – Isaiah 40:28–31 – Those who wait upon the Lord
  • July 13 – Psalm 27:1–14 – The Lord is the strength of my life
  • July 14 – Ephesians 6:10–18 – Be strong in the Lord

Week 3 – The Joy of Salvation

  • July 15 – Luke 15:1–10 – Joy over one sinner who repents
  • July 16 – Luke 15:11–32 – The joy of the Father’s embrace
  • July 17 – Psalm 51:10–12 – Restore unto me the joy of Your salvation
  • July 18 – John 4:31–38 – Joy in the harvest
  • July 19 – Acts 8:4–8 – Great joy in the city
  • July 20 – Acts 16:22–34 – Singing in prison
  • July 21 – Romans 14:17–19 – Righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit

Week 4 – Living with Joy & Strength

  • July 22 – Galatians 5:22–26 – The fruit of the Spirit is joy
  • July 23 – Colossians 1:9–14 – Strengthened with all might… unto all patience with joyfulness
  • July 24 – Hebrews 12:1–3 – For the joy set before Him
  • July 25 – Psalm 118:19–29 – Rejoice in the day the Lord has made
  • July 26 – Zephaniah 3:14–17 – The Lord rejoices over you
  • July 27 – Jude 24–25 – Presented with exceeding joy
  • July 28 – Revelation 19:1–9 – The joy of the marriage supper of the Lamb

Week 5 – Walking in God’s Strength Every Day

  • July 29 – Joshua 1:1–9 – Be strong and courageous
  • July 30 – Philippians 3:7–14 – Pressing toward the prize with joy
  • July 31 – 1 Chronicles 16:23–36 – Give thanks with joy and strength

By the End of July You Will Have Explored

  • Finding joy in God’s presence
  • How joy produces spiritual strength
  • Rejoicing during trials and difficulties
  • The joy of salvation and seeing others saved
  • Living daily through the power of the Holy Spirit
  • Depending on God’s strength instead of your own