Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 25:3

No two marriages look exactly alike. Some seasons are joyful and fulfilling, while others can feel lonely, difficult, uncertain, or deeply painful. Yet through every experience, God remains faithful and present. In this 3-day devotional plan, we will journey through the lives of biblical women like Leah, Rachel, and Abigail, who faced different marital realities and emotional struggles yet whose faith, wisdom, and surrender to God shaped how they navigated their seasons. This plan will encourage you to trust God deeply, embrace His grace, and find hope in every season of your marriage journey.

Ladies, everywhere we turn love songs and movies tell us to follow our heart. If that was such good advice, then why does love often hurt so much? The pain and confusion caused by emotional abuse, deceit, manipulation and control can be traumatizing. If you’ve suffered in destructive relationships, God longs to heal your heart. This plan will help you understand healthy ways to confront abuse and restore your confidence.

For many of today’s women, it may seem that the women in the Bible are anything but relatable in respect of being mentors, leaders, and game-changers. However, a close inspection of how these women in the Bible carried themselves reveals how vigorous and tenacious they were; characteristics that the women of today need to amplify in their lives to ensure alignment with what God requires of them.

Saving a baby from certain demise… Holding a mighty warrior back from conquering a city… these are just the tips of the iceberg when it comes to outstanding acts performed by women in the Bible! Join us as we explore how these unsung heroes can inspire us to TRANSFORM the way we think!

Scripture is filled with remarkable working women. In this four-day plan, we'll look at just four of these women (Leah, Abigail, the Shunammite woman, and Deborah) and what they can teach women and men about our own work today.

“God has joined together” (Matthew 19:6), and “the two shall become one” (Genesis 2:24). The Word of God emphasizes the ‘Oneness’ between husband and wife as fundamental to marriage. However, man and woman cannot become one by their self-efforts. We need skills inspired by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, not worldly wisdom. Join us as we explore God's Word on 'Oneness.'

If you wonder if it’s too late to make a wrong thing right in your life—such as betrayal, regret, or harm done to you—singer-songwriter Nicole Mullen wants to remind you that it’s not. This devotional highlights five women in the Bible who endured hardship and heartache. In the aftermath of wrong, these courageous women brought about change by doing the right thing. So can you.

Some of the Bible’s most transformative leaders are women almost no one talks about. They are women far from the spotlight, yet essential to God’s story. In this devotional, we explore hidden leadership through five women whose influence was quiet but impactful.

Why do wise women sometimes end up attached to foolish men? Through the story of Abigail and Nabal, this 5-day plan explores attraction, discernment, red flags, emotional patterns, and the hidden cost of wrong relationships. With biblical insight and practical reflection, it helps readers recognize unhealthy dynamics, guard their hearts, and pursue God’s wisdom in relationships. This is not a plan about fear, shame, or blame. It is a call to clarity, healing, and learning to value godly character above charm, pressure, and outward appearance.

What advice do a few lesser known biblical figures have to give Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan.

Being compassionate means seeing the suffering of others and taking action to help. Compassion may look like comforting someone going through loss, cooking a delicious meal for someone in need, or simply sharing an encouraging word. The Bible is full of compassionate women we can learn from. In the next six days, you’ll meet some of these incredible women and learn how you can follow their example.

For centuries the white flag has been the universal symbol of surrender. We like to see the white flag when our enemy is flying it, but when we are the ones hoisting it, we're dismayed. However, to be faithful followers of Jesus, surrender is required. Let’s look at some areas where we can trust God to help us in those places where we may struggle with surrender.

The Bible mentions countless women who bear witness to the faithfulness and love of God. In this 6-day reading plan from Lifeway Women, you'll learn about women in Scripture whose lives have inspired generations of women in their faith and devotion to God. Their stories are a reminder that you, too, are made in the image of God, and you have an important part to play in God's story.

I can’t love my wife because…. How can I submit to my husband who is….. These are common everyday challenges in a marriage. The purpose of this devotional is to understand how to live in realistic marriages and not ideal marriages.

In this 7-day plan, Nana Dolce traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women, from the garden of Eden to the birth of Christ. Through the stories of Eve, Sarah, Mary, and others, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman.

How to Deal with Complicated People is a 7-day YouVersion devotional by Ryan Leak designed to help readers navigate challenging relationships with wisdom, grace, and humility. This devotional explores practical and biblical strategies for understanding others, embracing differences, and handling conflict while fostering peace. Each day invites readers to reflect on their own complexities, reframe their perspective on difficult people, and align their actions with God's love and forgiveness. Through scripture, prayer, and actionable insights, this devotional equips readers to approach complicated relationships with empathy and purpose, ultimately pointing to God’s transformative power in human connections.

Military service demands strength, discipline, and sacrifice—but it also calls for spiritual clarity. In this 7-day devotional, Chaplain Marcus Marroquin explores the lives of biblical warriors like David, Joshua, and Samson, revealing how their stories point to Jesus—the ultimate Warrior. Each day addresses real issues soldiers face: moral injury, pride, forgiveness, family priorities, and identity. Through Gospel-centered reflections and military analogies, this plan invites you to surrender your career, character, and calling to Christ. Discover how to follow Jesus faithfully in uniform, and live a life of ordered service, anchored in grace.

This lesson highlights seven women in the Bible whom God entrusted with meaningful leadership. Deborah led Israel with courage and discernment. Miriam shaped worship and spiritual identity. Esther risked her life to save her people. Huldah proclaimed God’s truth, stirring repentance. Abigail used wisdom and peace to prevent bloodshed and influence David’s future. Priscilla strengthened the early church through teaching and discipleship. Mary Magdalene became the first witness of the resurrection and proclaimed the gospel. Together, their stories reveal a God who calls, equips, and trusts women to lead powerfully, inviting us to embrace His calling with faith.

Are you hungry for God to move in your life? Finding Our Muchness by Dr. Kim Maas will encourage and challenge women to find their muchness, God-given strength, wisdom, and courage, that sometimes gets lost in the confusion and difficulties of life. It’s time to get back what’s missing––power and confidence.

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.

What if God delights in using the women who feel overlooked? Biblical Wallflowers explores eight quiet, faithful women of Scripture who lived in the shadows, yet were seen, chosen, and powerfully used by God. If you’ve ever felt invisible, uncertain, or unqualified, this 10-day reading plan will help you discover how God works through your personality, position, and even your pain.

Excellence is glorifying God by working wholeheartedly towards all He has given you to do. This Virtuous Woman study is 11 sessions that walk through ideas such as stewardship, dignity, wisdom, attentiveness, legacy, value, faithfulness, power, faith, and fruitfulness. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

The Abigail Heart is a 12-day devotional journey for women who desire to walk wisely with God. Through Abigail’s story, this plan explores beauty with understanding, truthfulness, discernment in crisis, humility, wise speech, spiritual insight, preservation, alignment with God’s purposes, redemption, hidden significance, and freedom from mammon. Each day draws directly from Scripture to reveal how God forms women of courage, substance, and obedience. Abigail’s life reminds us that true significance is not found in applause or comfort, but in wisdom, faithfulness, and surrender to God.

If "juggling," "multi-tasking", or "harried" are the words that describe your days, this plan might be just what you are looking for. The Bible records these words of Jesus, "My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." (John 10:10NLT). By exploring the lives of some famous and some not-so-famous women of the Bible, you'll gain insight and tools to trade your "just-get-through-it life" for the "rich and satisfying life" Jesus promised.

Life is filled with unexpected setbacks. Fear, failure, and resistance threaten to stall our progress and discourage our faith. But throughout the Bible, we see that when God calls someone forward, obstacles are simply part of the journey—not the end of it. In this Bible Reading Plan, explore the life of David to see how faithful obedience and trust in God’s strength enables us to keep moving forward, even when the path is blocked.