Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Anxiety in all its forms can be debilitating as it can throw us off balance and keep us bound in fear. This is not the end of the story though, for in Jesus, we find freedom and the grace to overcome the struggle. We don't just overcome it but we can be made better for it thanks to the word of God and the constant reassuring presence of God.

Mindfulness is essential for our emotional and spiritual well-being. It isn’t just something we do 15 minutes or 1 hour a day. Temi Michael-O shares practical ways to practice empathy, use it as a tool for comforting the hurting world and strengthening parent-child relationships. You will learn how to be present with God and be purposeful in your actions.

Believers need to study God’s Word and pray regularly. Many Christians wonder how to make these personal spiritual exercises effective. This devotional discusses the time, purpose, and content of our daily devotionals. It also discusses the variety of opportunities God has given us to worship Him individually. Every Christian should learn to engage in effective spiritual training that will profit them for this life and the life to come.

Have you ever wondered if your prayers look like the prayers in the Bible? In this 4-Day Bible Plan, Evangelist Matt Brown shares encouragement and insight into how to pray more like the Bible, making our prayers even more powerful and in alignment with God's will.

My life sings Hallelujah… What does it mean to live a life of worship? Join me for this four-day devotional inspired by my song Great You Are, as we explore what it looks like when our relationship with God takes center stage in every season of our lives in both good and bad. Let’s grow together in God’s word! -Jordan Smith

Imagine: a movement of God so deep and powerful that the multitudes worshipped, prayed, and praised God together. David Bradshaw’s four-day devotional plan will tell readers of the amazing encounter the masses are having with Christ and will guide you to seek the presence of God unlike you ever have before.

Seeing God's goodness is easy during life's blessings but often hard to discern during life's trials. This plan will help you focus on God's goodness, an attribute of His unchanging character when you're hurting. God is good. All God is, and everything God does is infinitely good. He's working deliberately to reveal His glory and accomplish His plan for you, His beloved child.

People of all ages and backgrounds know what it means to experience fear in in the face of hardship and uncertainty. But no Christian needs to fall victim to these feelings of fear and defeat. Find out how God’s word reveals that you can be an overcomer. This practical 4-day plan from Dr. Bruce Gordon will help you see how you can overcome lies, fear, and weakness with God’s truth.

Jesus transforms and has the ability to give us a new identity, new gratitude, new habits, and new ways to serve others. In this plan we'll cover these four topics in depth, and walk through the journey of transformation together!

We know that this time of year we ought to be grateful, but if we took an inventory of our heart, would we see a heart that is growing in gratitude or one that is grumbling, ungrateful, and perhaps even taking His very good gifts for granted? In this 4 day plan, we will remind ourselves why we truly can grow in gratitude, regardless of our circumstances.

Have you ever wondered where gratitude comes from? In this reading plan, we will wrestle with the truth that everything we have is a gift from God. We will discuss how to avoid three common traps that rob us of experiencing gratitude. And finally, we will consider the impact that a heart overflowing with gratitude can have on everyone else around us.

This Christian 3-day devotional is designed to empower and encourage moms to overcome fear and to be fearless in their parenting journey. Each day, you will explore a different aspect of being a fearless mom, from trusting God's plan for your family to overcoming fear and anxiety. Through reflections on scriptures, prayer, and practical tips, you will gain the confidence to face the challenges of motherhood with faith and courage. Whether you are a new mom or a seasoned veteran, this devotional will inspire you to embrace your role as a fearless mom and trust in God's love and guidance every step of the way.

The Grow Course by Rob McFarlane gives you the essentials to grow in your relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. We look at salvation, the Bible, prayer, and fellowship.

This plan will explore what the letter of 1 Thessalonians teaches us in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

During Advent, not only do we anticipate an event that has already taken place – Jesus’s first coming – but we also look forward to and anticipate his second coming! In this plan, designed to be used during any of the days of the Advent season, we will reflect on 1 Thessalonians as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas.

We need spiritual roots because we are to be rooted and grounded in Christ. But how do we get there? These four encouraging keys from Scripture will help you take the practical steps God prescribes that will produce deep spiritual roots in us.

In this Bible plan, we delve into the concept of waiting as a significant aspect of the Christian journey. Often, waiting is seen as a passive period, a time of uncertainty and frustration. However, through the lens of Scripture, we discover that waiting is not merely a gap between events, but a purposeful and transformative season in our lives.

Discover how to practically apply your God-given family identity, purpose, and direction. This four-day plan explores the question, "How do we get there?" as you learn to align your family's actions with God's design. Through biblical wisdom and practical insights, you'll gain the tools to transform your family's vision into reality, cultivating a legacy of faith and intentional living that impacts generations.

Today, we are praying for the Illness, finances, or marriage problems of people we love. But, what if the way we pray for other people was bigger than we imagined? What if our vision for prayer is too small? This four-day plan will help you pray for the people you love with more confidence and expectation.

Counting our blessings can be challenging during difficult times, but God wants us to use the effort of gratitude, praise, and thankfulness to help drown out the noise with His joy. This plan is designed to help you prioritize and foster gratitude, even in the most trying circumstances.

The women in the Bible are meant to encourage us, strengthen our Faith in God, and deepen our understanding of God’s power, to include His vision and plans for the role that women play in advancing and impacting the Kingdom. In this four day devotional, we will take a look into the lives of Ruth, Hannah, Esther, and Sarah all of whom demonstrated Grace, Faith & Courage.

Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.

Are you retired or getting close to it? Although the term “retirement planning” is primarily focused on finances and healthcare, there is much more to it than that. In this study, we dig into 3 key aspects of retirement: finances, purpose, and health – and see what the Bible has to say about these. Regardless of your situation, God’s word has something for you in this stage of life too!

'Tis the season to rejoice and be glad for God's kindness and faithfulness. This 4-day Thanksgiving devotional, written for military families but relevant for any family, teaches parents how to help their families celebrate God's goodness in preparation for Thanksgiving.

Prayer is the foundation of a thriving relationship with God, inviting Him into every joy, struggle, and decision your family faces. This plan explores how prayer builds trust, brings comfort, and strengthens faith, helping your family experience God’s presence and guidance in every moment of life.