Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 2:16

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

Christians often hear the idea that following Jesus means that we should be living a life of full satisfaction. How many of us actually experience that kind of life? Amy Simpson explains that our very unsatisfaction indicates a longing for God and those longings can bring us closer with him.

Does the word "happily" come to mind when you think about your marriage commitment? What if both how you treated your spouse and how you were treated by your spouse was happily? This is a devotional about the "hows" of relationships. We will look at the nuts and bolts of what makes marriage lasting, fun, and characterized by love. You may be surprised at the commitment essentials to your own happily ever after.

Most sin can be traced to one of these seven sins. So, know them. Fight them in your home. Fight them in your heart. Be the example that maybe you didn’t have growing up. You can learn to overcome the sin that's holding you back.

Being a Christian man is not at all easy. God’s Word offers help as you seek stand out from the “run of the mill” existence and be the best possible version of yourself. Written by Stephen Binz based on teachings by Bishop Thomas Olmstead of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

Do you feel bad for asking forgiveness for the same sin over and over? If you are a believer and you are not experiencing maximum joy, I encourage you to begin your journey towards complete freedom from darkness. In this plan, we will focus on the writings of 1 John to get rid of the first barrier that gets in the way of our fellowship with God: sin.

Sometimes all you need is a little reminder of what's most important. This 7-day plan features truthful and whimsical reflections on what truly matters. Each devotion will bring your heart to a quiet, slowed-down pace and be a reminder of God's calming, down-home peace in the midst of your busy life.

This 7-day devotional is designed to shift our perspectives on what we consider successful in today’s world, and how we are measuring ourselves in comparison. The purpose is to restore a healthy, biblical mindset about the value of processing deep work, that is often hidden, to have more substance and impact in our lives. I hope this plan will help give you a more grounded, internal sense of security. Enjoy!

We have three enemies, the world, the flesh, and the deceiver. In the book of Joshua, Jericho represents the world. God trained Israel in the wilderness, baptized them in the Jordan, and circumcised them as they camped before the locked gates of Jericho. How would they overcome Jericho? How do we overcome the world? This in-depth stand-alone plan is also part 5 of a 10-part series.

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we read and pray through 1, 2, and 3 John. These works are likely penned by the apostle John, written to a known community of believers and to specific individuals within this community. John wrote to combat false teaching by re-anchoring believers in the truth of Jesus Christ and giving guidance on how to live in love as children of God.

This reading plan wants to help you focus on what really matters for a life closer to God and similar to Jesus. Let’s go on this seven-day walk?

The Bible blesses peacemakers, but also exhorts us to “fight the good fight”. This last phrase is not an exhortation to attack other people, but to resist the devil and our own sinful desires. This reading plan presents seven Bible verses about this topic. It can be combined with our other Reading Plans: “The Great Battle” and “The Battle Is the Lord’s”.

Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church takes you on a 7-day journey through the seven phases of romantic relationships. Each day you will be challenged to rip up the list of failures and mistakes and pursue relationships that reflect God’s heart.

The Power of Father Love 7-Day Devotional was created to encourage, enthuse and empower men to be the best versions of themselves in their roles as fathers. Using the description of agape given in 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, this devotional helps dads apply these characteristics of God’s love in their fathering practices. The series offers men practical suggestions for growth as nurturers and spiritual leaders of their children and families.

Have you ever been typing and wished you knew faster ways to complete certain tasks? Throughout this series, we are going to teach you a few computer shortcuts with spiritual principles from God’s Word connected to them that you can apply to your life. Join us for seven days of learning spiritual shortcuts!

Facing life altering events such as a death, illness and trauma, can completely change a person’s view of the world. It can cause a major paradigm shift as people reevaluate everything in their life, including their belief system. In this 7-day devotional, we will take you through a journey of this process of reflection, renewal and re-creation with Jesus as the guide.

There are many things in this world that will seek to define us and provide us with a sense of self-worth. We must look to our Creator - the One who assigns identity, worth, and purpose to our lives. This 7-day reading plan explores a Biblical perspective of identity, as we untangle a few worldly myths and replace them with spiritual truths.

A Pastor’s wife is called to support and encourage her husband, prioritizing her relationships with God, family, and others to keep the family healthy; being careful not to allow the busyness of daily culture to confuse her in the role God has entrusted her with. Expectations and needs of family and church may pull her in different directions, but one thing is always consistent, God’s love for her endures forever.

There are limitless tasks, responsibilities, and distractions competing for our limited attention. So how do we resist the urge to be busy all the time? Let’s spend the next seven days focusing on ways to prioritize our time and energy around what matters most.

This is a devotional for women about the Book of Hosea.

A 7-day devotional for teens and families about spending ourselves for the sake of others with daily "empathy challenges" designed to help cultivate hearts of love and generosity.

There is only one way to God and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through Adoration. Adoration is ministering to God’s heart through worship. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that your relationship with God will grow as you learn to put your focus on the Lord and minister to His heart through Adoration.

About This Week's Plan: This week, we'll explore the first three aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace. These foundational qualities form the bedrock of Christian character and reflect God's own nature working within us. Each day, we'll examine what these fruits look like in action, how they're cultivated, and practical ways to express them in our daily lives. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, emotional struggles, or seeking deeper spiritual growth, these devotionals will help you experience the transformative power of God's love, joy, and peace.

In this plan, we'll focus on the practical application of all nine aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit in daily life. We'll explore how to overcome common obstacles to spiritual fruitfulness, how these qualities work together in various contexts, and how to maintain spiritual growth over the long term. Whether you're seeking to apply these qualities in challenging relationships, workplace ethics, family life, or personal spiritual disciplines, these devotionals will help you move from understanding to implementation, becoming a living demonstration of Christ's character in the world.

If you’re a movie fan, then this reading plan from Museum of the Bible is the plan for you! Learn about the Bible’s role in some of Hollywood's box-office hits and in the lives of its biggest stars. From classic movies such as The Ten Commandments and Chariots of Fire to big screen moments from film industry icons like Brad Pitt and Denzel Washington.