Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 1:9

This 5-day plan explores the surprising balance between contending for God’s promises and being content in His provision. Dive into biblical examples and practical insights to learn how to pursue God’s calling without losing joy, and how to rest in His presence without complacency. If you’ve ever struggled to find purpose in the waiting or peace in the pursuit, this plan offers encouragement and actionable steps for living fully in both. Embrace the tension between striving and stillness, and discover a deeper faith along the way.

Sweet mama, no matter what challenges you’re facing—whether in your body, emotions, or circumstances—God has equipped you to mother with strength and purpose. In this video devotional plan, Alyssa Hicks, a mom who has walked through mothering while blind, had a kidney transplant, and cares for a child with medical needs, shares how God’s power overcomes every limitation. Be encouraged, friend—with Christ, nothing can hold you back from being the mom He created you to be!

Faith can be a tricky thing. There's an inherent need for us all to believe only what we can see and touch. Even one of Jesus' own disciples had doubts. But God has called us to a greater faith; a faith that can make miracles happen.

Over the course of six days, read Scripture and follow along with gospel meditations adapted from My Heart Cries Out: Gospel Meditations for Everyday Life by Paul David Tripp as you see how God’s amazing grace intersects with the mundane, unexpected, messy, and beautiful moments of daily life.

In uncertain times, anxiety, fear, and worry often take over. Our thoughts run wild with “what ifs.” But this is not where God wants us to live! This six-week devotional will refocus your attention on Scripture and remind you of God’s promises of peace, rest, and assurance when you trust Him for what you cannot see.

What can we do when we're confronted with temptations around us or unwelcome thoughts and emotions within us? How can we guard against such "unwanted invaders"? Throughout this 6 day plan, we will consider five practical ways in which we can guard the place where the battle will ultimately be won: our hearts.

Join six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and it encompasses emotional, psychological, and social dimensions. For Christians, understanding mental health involves recognizing that struggles with mental illness do not reflect spiritual failure or lack of faith. Instead, these challenges can be seen as part of the human experience in a fallen world. The Bible offers insights into the nature of suffering and encourages believers to seek help and support. This devotional guides you through various stories that inspire hope and faith in the midst of mental turmoil.

The word extravagant comes from the Latin, extravagari, meaning to “wander outside or beyond.” It describes working outside of prescribed lines, even recklessly so. The woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume was someone prepared to go “outside the lines” of what was deemed acceptable in her passion to demonstrate her love for Jesus. Read to learn more about a lifestyle of extravagant worship!

Discover modern day life applications from the stories of women in the Old Testament. 

Life-Changing Prayers - A Seven-Day YouVersion by Michael Youssef. God loves using ordinary people like you and me in extraordinary ways. But there’s one factor that makes God’s “ordinary heroes” stand out: they are people of prayer. In the days ahead, we’re going to listen in on seven simple, life-changing prayers from ordinary heroes of the Bible. Once we learn to pray as these men and women prayed, our lives and our world will never be the same. 

This devotional plan is completely different to any other plans you may have read about the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31. Pastor Gerardo Cardenas’s approach to this subject is real and practical. The case is settled; the decision is yours. Here you are going to find a practical guide to identify what type of woman you are. Enjoy this study from a modern-day perspective.

Hearing the voice of God is an essential part of discipleship. God wants to talk to us more than we want to listen to him. Through this plan you will discover in a simple and practical way how to be more attentive to His voice to obey Him and to walk in the abundant life that He has for you.

Whether you’re experiencing the loss of a friendship, a broken dream, or a breakup—experiencing heartbreak can be confusing and challenging. In this 7-Day Bible Plan, you’ll learn how to tend to your broken heart God’s way.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5:3, NLT). If peace is something that needs to be made or created, how do we do it? In this Plan, we will take a systematic approach to learn how to bring peace to the world around us.

Families are our first connection to everything we need to thrive. That’s why we want everyone to experience a family where they can belong. As the Church, we partner with families through foster care and adoption, mentorship, early childhood experiences, and parent resources. Join us for a 7-day Plan exploring families in the Bible, ways to create healthier families, and how to advocate for families in our communities.

Have you ever seen someone’s hands go up in surrender when frustration overwhelms them? It’s the same position we assume in the physical act of worship. Although spiritual warfare is ever-present in the life of a believer, worship is a weapon to counter everything that attempts to distance and distract us from the Lord's presence. Join Liv Dooley through a seven-day plan to discover the power in surrender.

Prayer is one of the most important spiritual disciplines for believers. When we pray, we must have confidence in God that we will receive what we ask according to His will. This Bible plan serves to reinvigorate readers' belief in the power of prayer. As a result of reading this Bible plan readers will acknowledge that what they are believing for happened in prayer.

Do you ever struggle with how to pray or wonder if you’re doing it right? This week-long reading plan invites you to explore powerful examples of prayer in Scripture—from cries of desperation to bold praise in suffering. Whether you're new to prayer or seeking a deeper connection with God, each day offers encouragement to call on the Lord with honesty, trust, and hope—no perfect words required.

Are you experiencing the pain and grief of pregnancy loss? Let's walk together through the many emotions, ask the hard questions, and seek Biblical answers. God's inconceivable redemption is not only possible in the darkest moments, but most evident and surprising in them.

Advent can be a dark time. Here's an exploration of eight times in scripture when someone says the phrase "Go in peace," and what that means for your Advent journey.

The book of First Samuel records the story of Hannah, an Israelite woman. Her life circumstances were humiliating and demoralizing. But the Bible pictures her as an exemplary, God-fearing woman. This reading plan takes Hannah’s life story as an example for our own lives. Do read with us!

Whether you’re facing childlessness as a result of infertility, miscarriage, or prolonged singleness, it’s easy to be overcome with grief. Childlessness is very often a silent struggle—though many thousands of women are walking this sorrowful road, shame can keep us quiet and feeling isolated. This 10-day devotional Bible reading plan will show you that it’s possible to find hope and that God cares deeply about your longing to be a mother.

Behind the question of how we as followers of Jesus should think about technological advancements like AI and the metaverse, or moral issues like abortion and sexuality, lies an even simpler question: Who am I? Who are we as human beings? How do we define and understand our humanity? Join Pastor David Platt for a ten-day look at the Bible’s answers and the implications for today’s most contentious debates.

If you’ve ever felt unseen or unimportant and struggled to see how you could make a lasting impact for God’s kingdom, this is the plan for you! We know the significance of famous women in the Bible, such as Esther, Eve, and Ruth. But what about the unsung and even unnamed women in the Bible? In Vol 2 of this plan, discover the lasting impact of ten more changemakers like Abigail, Zipporah, and one who's referred to only as "The Wise Woman." Their stories remind and encourage us that God sees, values, and has a divine purpose for his daughters.