Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:20

It seems like the world is more divided than ever. No matter where we turn, it feels like we're being forced to choose a side. This Us vs. Them mentality has crept into our churches too, especially when it comes to missions. Some champion evangelism at the expense of addressing physical needs. Others take a more humanitarian approach, dismissing spiritual needs altogether. It's exhausting and frustrating. But it doesn't have to be this way. What if I told you there was a more vibrant, love-out-loud approach to missions? What if I told you we were made for more?

Most of us long for the fairy tale, the “happily ever after,” love everlasting. But then, life happens. Husband-and-wife team Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink have learned that the secret of lasting, in faith and in family life, is choosing to endure together, through the challenges and joys of our lives.

The Torah isn’t just a set of outdated laws, but rather a treasure chest of spiritual truths. In this 5-day devotional plan, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider bridges the gap between the ancient commandments and contemporary life. Each commandment covered points to God’s holiness and His desire for a just and compassionate world. Discover how these eternal truths point to Jesus, deepen your faith, and guide your walk with God today.

Are you facing a giant in your life right now, something that stares you down and just dares you to try to fight back? In this devotional, Denise Renner explains the weapons that God equips you with so that you can fight back against your giants. By His power you are a giant killer!

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on John 13 and Jesus's prediction of Judas's betrayal, Peter's denial, and Jesus's new commandment to his disciples. It is part of an ongoing series through John.

Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically . . . irresistible. In this devotional by Andy Stanley, you'll consider the faith modeled by our first-century brothers and sisters who had no official Bible and no status, yet they initiated a chain of events that resulted in the most significant and extensive cultural transformation the world has ever seen.

We asked six really rad dads (Skateboarders, Pastors, Content Creators, & Missionaries): How has becoming a father changed your perspective on a Father’s love for his children?

The New Testament books of 1, 2 and 3 John have a recurring theme: love. The author speaks repeatedly of Jesus’s command for believers to love one another. Christian believers should stand apart from the rest of the world, characterized by God’s love. This six-day devotional explores John’s words in his three epistles, offering tangible ways to show God’s love to fellow believers.

In this 6-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson looks at difficult topics that impact all of us, yet can sometimes be hard to talk about in church. This plan will encourage you to be honest about your struggles while finding hope in Jesus.

The Bible tells us that in just 40 days, God worked miracles, changed people's hearts, and helped them become better in big ways. In 40 days, complete transformation can happen! Forty Days of EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP

Everyday Supernatural explores what the Spirit-empowered life looks like for every Christian. God intended for each one of us to consciously depend on the Holy Spirit and use supernatural gifts as everyday tools. Relying on the Holy Spirit is not weird, full of hype, or something only for certain parts of the Church. It’s for anyone who wants to know God more fully.

Presence Carriers is a compelling call to connect with God’s presence on a deeper level, making it integral to every part of our lives. God is committed to shaping each of us by His presence, according to His purposes. No event or circumstance is wasted in His diligence to form Christ in us. We must, however, be open to embrace change as a constant factor in our lives. 

Knowing God’s heart changes everything. His love draws us in. His power fills our hands and hearts with might. His redemption rewrites even the worst stories of our lives. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover to greater depths the heart of your heavenly Father, and learn how to live your life as a response to his unceasing love. 

It is my belief that the things we go through are used by God for something greater. I wrote these devotionals around songs that came out of the darkest period of my life. My prayer is that God uses these devotionals and these songs to provide hope and direct you back to where truth resides—in His word. Thank you for participating in the Chain Breaker Devotional! -Zach Williams

We all carry a harsh judge inside ourselves, along with sense of entitlement: the belief that we deserve God’s blessing because of our good behavior. We must wage war against the judgment and contempt we are inclined to feel toward others.

The Reset is a devotional created to refresh you and to help you set your focus back on who really matters, God. Your source. This is a 7 day devotional, created to empower you through the word.

In this devotional, we will dig into what Scripture says about love, and I will share my story of discovering God’s love, to the point of forgiving the person who hurt me the most in my life. God desperately wants to show you the depths of His love and the person(s) in your life who you have struggled to love and forgive. Will you let love in?

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

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.

In this 7-Day plan, Dr. John Koessler reveals how lust, which once was considered a "deadly sin", has transformed into a "dangerous virtue." Our culture has radically redrawn its moral boundaries so that what lust is now called love and sexual preference is regarded by many to be malleable. Dr. Koessler helps reveal the beauty of God's design for love and desire. Excerpted from the book 'Dangerous Virtues.'

The tragic death of George Floyd sparked discussions about why are we still talking about race and racial injustice in 2020. In hope of finding a solution, and common ground after his death, many people raised this question, “What can I do?” This devotional will explain what you can do, and help you to prepare your heart and mind for love and, ultimately, racial reconciliation.

Over the next seven days, you’ll engage in readings and practices that will open the way to living more deeply rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Each day, you’ll Rest, Receive, Respond, and Remain as you engage with Jesus through Scripture.

If Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Christians should live at peace with one another and find peace in their own lives. This 7-step guide will help you discern how to let peace reign as you walk with Jesus.

God’s love is the central theme woven throughout scripture, and yet we all need a greater revelation of the depth of God’s love for us personally. In this 7-day devotional from Steve McCracken, discover more about the extravagant nature of God’s love and learn how Father wants His gift of love to flow through us to others.

If we’re honest… life is a beautiful, wild, wonderful, complicated, messy, miraculous gift. No one “has it all together,” which can leave us with lots of unanswered questions. What matters most to God? What does He care about? What pleases Him? Over the next 7 days, let’s dive into Micah 6:8 together and discover what it truly means to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly.