Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Exodus 20:9

In the middle of crisis and uncertainty, many of us are itching to get back to normal. But what if it’s time to create a better normal instead? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover how to stop seeking control and start seeking God.

At the heart of the Christian story is the love of God for his people. But the staggering thing is how God's love extends to his enemies as well. That same love compels God's people to extend love to neighbour and enemy.

After the year that was 2020, we all need rest. Rest is a good thing; it heals, it restores, it renews. God values rest: The Bible reveals how important it is. Like the good Father he is, God wants us to enjoy rest, and even instructs us to rest. But, how good are we at actually resting and resting in the way God deems best?

Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest.” This plan is an invitation to partake in God’s abiding rest with many practical ways to make rest a lifestyle. This one discipline could deepen your intimacy with God and change the fruitfulness of your life.

Have we ever stopped to think of work in a proper Biblical perspective? Work is what consumes the majority of our weekly and waking hours. Through this plan we will see what Scriptures say about work. Work is a gift of grace from God.

In this seven-part series, we will examine the often-overlooked value of waiting. How did we wait for what we’re expecting? The answer to this question help us to adopt God’s perspective on waiting. Having the courage to delay our gratification is the key to live most effectively.

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless, tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. Oftentimes these symptoms can be a normal reaction to the stress we encounter daily. Unfortunately, it has become the number one mental health issue in North America. It's estimated that one-third of North American adults experience issues from anxiety. Learn how to effectively navigate through anxiety.

In this stress-filled world, we have to constantly remind ourselves to inhale and exhale—just breathe. The Inhale (Exhale) Devotional from the award-winning Christian band MercyMe offers this seven-day study for you to refresh and reset inside a Christ-centered life. To read the expanded version of 40 days, you can find it in the book.

How has your week been? Busy? Did you work late? Can’t find time for the things you enjoy doing? Maybe even too busy to start a new devotional? Yea, some weeks that’s me too. Let’s take seven days and discover the biblical importance of rest.

As business executives, life goes fast and the responsibilities we carry often weigh heavy on our shoulders. This plan offers an opportunity to invite God into our day. By taking a moment to stop, refuel, reframe, and recalibrate with God, we can approach our work empowered and envisioned by heaven!

I will never forget the last week of my husband’s life on earth or the suffering he endured silently. I will never forget his last breath, the deep sorrow I felt while having peace in my heart that his life was just beginning! As we are in the season of Easter, join me on the journey of Jesus’ last week on earth that brought hope to the world!

There is no holiness without repentance. We will see the glory of God and His mighty works with our eyes when we live in holiness. Even though living in repentance is not easy, it is not impossible. Through the devotional series "Walking with Jesus," we can learn to live a life of repentance and be purified every day through the word of God.

Christian parents want to disciple their kids but often don’t know where to start. This devotional plan by “Write It On Their Hearts” co-author Melissa Swain helps us realize that discipling our kids is not as complicated as we think and shows us how to seize opportunities we already have.

Does God care what careers we pick? Did you know that work existed in the Garden of Eden? What happened that made work so often miserable, and can Jesus help heal it? In this seven-day study, we look to the Bible to understand work and provide practical applications for finding meaning and joy in our modern-day jobs.

Friend, are you tired and weary? Do you need rest? Take a week to spend some time reflecting on taking a breath, and allowing the ‘rest’ to come easy, as you focus on the peace that comes in the moments of rest.

Reconnect with God and with who you really are. This plan includes seven daily devotions based on Hosanna Wong’s book, You Are More Than You’ve Been Told: Unlock a Fresh Way to Live Through the Rhythms of Jesus. Discover practical, tangible ways to connect with God, heal from deep wounds, and live free from burdens you were never meant to carry.

We often struggle to keep a steady rhythm to our lives. We discover that we have become too fast, too free, too loud, or too weak. We fall out of the natural rhythm God intended for us to enjoy. Thankfully, He has given us spiritual practices to get us back in rhythm and to help us keep the beat.

Have you ever thought about what you can actually accomplish when you slow down? You and me both! I am also guilty of taking life too fast. But what could God do through you (and me!) if we just slow down to really pray and think through our next steps?

Life rarely goes as planned, and we often find ourselves tossed to and fro by circumstances out of our control. When things go awry, our confidence in God’s faithfulness may waver. But His faithfulness is tied to His promises in Scripture, not our earthly circumstances. Join Erin H. Warren as she unpacks the precious promises of God that are worth far more than anything this world has to offer.

If you could put all your responsibilities aside for a day, and do whatever you wanted, how would you spend it? This seventh day is a gift from God. He rested (took a Sabbath) on the seventh day of creation and invites us all into a day of rest with Him. Will you decide that enough is enough and take a rest day with God this week?

Hello, dear friend! My prayer is that you are seeing miracles, big and small, in your life every single day. Over the next seven days, we are going to see the miracle of transparency as I share some of my own journey with you.

This devotional inspires us to Reconsider, Refocus, and Remember - three practices and tools God gives us to help us face challenging circumstances while growing and remaining firm in our faith, instead of allowing them to distance us from our Savior.

What if you could resist the hustle and reclaim the sacredness of rest? "The Revolution of Rest" is a 7-day journey to help you do just that. Explore rest as a divine gift through daily reflections, scripture, and prayer. Discover rest as holy, healing, freeing, and purposeful. Break free from life's chaos, find peace in God's presence, and make rest a spiritual rhythm in your daily life.

Encourage others to make space for the gift of God’s rest as they take time to pause and enjoy the blessings God continues to work out in their lives.

In this week-long devotional, we will explore the various roles men play in life—the many “hats” we wear—and how we can fulfill these roles in a way that honors Christ. Written by Scott Roberts.