Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:8

While our parenting roles change over the years, one constant remains: our call to pray for our children. Speaking words straight from the Bible is a wonderful way to pray God’s will when we don’t know what to say. This reading plan guides us in praying Scripture over our children literally from head to toe—because God longs to bless them in every part of their lives!

Have you ever wondered..."How could God want a relationship with me?" Here's the truth: He does. This 7-day plan takes you through some of the lies we believe and replaces them with God's truth which is so much bigger and better than we can imagine. Join us this week to read along and meditate on the power of his love and grace and goodness in our lives.

In the Forgiveness God’s Way Plan, Dr. Rosemarie Downer uses the Word of God to highlight the stark distinction between how we often view and practice forgiveness and how God defines forgiveness. This plan invites you to look closely at how God has forgiven us and how we should forgive our offenders.

One thing is for certain–forgiveness is divine. We are called to forgive because we have been forgiven (Freedom and Peace-Natalie Bennett).

Jesus offers abundant life to those who follow him, but many Christians are stuck in the try-harder life instead. This seven-day study beckons readers into the garden and invites them to listen for the heart of God. Just as plants thrive under the care of a skilled gardener, we’ll move from surviving to thriving as we embrace God’s good gifts designed to help us flourish.

The buzz of the alarm means "wake up." The beeping of the fire alarm means "pay attention." These reminders are in our lives, but sometimes we ignore them. God also sends us reminders. Are you willing to listen?

Loving others can be messy. Chances are you are no stranger to heartache and disappointment when it comes to your relationships. Maybe you’ve even experienced this hurt spreading into your relationship with God. You feel disconnected and aren’t experiencing His love like before. This devotional will help you discover the wholehearted love you’ve always wanted with God and others; love that allows you to be fully safe, seen, and known.

Each day, God provides opportunities to learn. Anthony de Mello said, “The shortest distance between a human being and the truth is a story.” As you engage with these seven stories, look for God’s hand in each story and in your story. Apply the principles and encourage others to do likewise.

At its core, discipleship is relational, accompanying others as we follow Jesus together. Yet recent trends show that the Church has not accompanied youth in this way, with more than 1 million walking away from the Church each year. This 7-day devotional launches you toward discipleship that is radically focused on Jesus so everyone can experience the abundant life Jesus offers.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

You are Made New! Rejoice in your new life in Christ through this 7-day devotional, designed especially for new believers. It's all about identity—who Christ is makes you who you are! Andrew and Wendy Palau will guide you with personal stories into rich reflections on how God makes you a new creation from the inside out.

If you’ve ever felt like your mistakes disqualify you from receiving God’s grace, think again. No longer do your shortcomings have to keep you in a choke hold. No matter what mistakes you’ve made in life—no matter the sin, the failure, the slip-up—God's grace is available to you. Do you believe it? Join me in this seven-day journey to discover the magnificent grace of God.

Amid the daily struggles of raising children comes the heart cry of every mother: a longing to be known and loved through it all. Perfect for busy moms, this devotional plan by Katie Faris helps readers contemplate God’s unchanging character and discover how his purposes are at work in the everyday moments of motherhood.

Rooted in the Passion Movement since the very beginning, Passion music is committed to leading people toward one name—Jesus. Through their songs, their desire is to draw people into fresh encounters and greater intimacy with God. Walk through their new album,  Whole Heart,  and dive further into the meaning behind the music with this 8-day devotional written by Melodie Malone of Passion, inspired by songs from the new album. 

Centering on the book of Ephesians, Mark D. Roberts guides the worship leader through seven devotions to help deepen the relationship with God by looking at His grace.

Do you ever wonder what to pray? Pray God’s Word! Paul set an example of praying Biblical truth for others. We can pray the Word of God with confidence and understanding. This plan compiles several of Paul’s prayers, along with helpful insights based on The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik. Practice what you learn each day by praying these truths for a friend!

When we find ourselves caught up in seemingly never-ending struggles with our stuff and sin, God’s grace and mercy provide the concrete stepping stone to His amazing freedom. Let’s open His Word and find out more about these beautiful and powerful twin sisters of the Scriptures that He lavishly provides, and begin living and looking a lot more like our Savior in the extraordinary life He promises.

This 8-day devotional written by Navaz DCruz will help you make sense of some of the pain you are going through. It will give you understanding and a perspective to your life as a Christian.

Are you struggling in your thought life? If anxiety, depression, worry, fear, or any other battles are raging in your mind, pray these seven Biblical prayers today! These prayers will help you walk in the power, love, and sound mind that Jesus died for you to have.

When we pray following the Bible text, we open ourselves to the topics that God chooses. This guide contains instructions and questions that help us after reading God’s Word written in the Epistle to the Ephesians to accept the Word personally and continue talking with God. In this way, the eternal Word of God enters our everyday life and changes both us and the circumstances in which we live.

Discover the power of forgiveness in your life through this compelling Biblical journey, including real-life examples of heroic and history-altering acts of forgiveness.

Life brings trials, but God’s grace sustains us. Peter’s letters offer wisdom on faith, endurance, and living with hope. Each day, we’ll explore Scripture, reflect on its truth, and grow in God’s strength. No matter where you are in your journey, His grace is enough. Join in as we learn to stand firm and live boldly for Christ!

Discover more about God's amazing grace as you read these 10 Easter reflections from Our Daily Bread.

God’s relentless love is the life-blood of his mission. This love was most remarkably displayed in the culmination of his grand salvation plan: sending his very own Son to live and minister on earth, finally dying a sinner’s death on the cross, that we might be redeemed by our faith in him and raised with him in his resurrection. Such perfect love demands a response—we love because God first loved us.