Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 61:2

Have you ever felt there must be MORE to life than what you’re experiencing? Come with us on a seven-day journey exploring life as beloved daughters in this broken and beautiful world, what comes against us, and Jesus’ offer of healing, love, life, and friendship. Have a journal ready for conversations with God each day!

When facing a new task or a new season in life, we may experience a time of uncertainty. However, walking by faith includes learning how to FLY. It’s an acronym for Fear Not, Lean Hard, and Yield Completely to God’s will for our lives. This 7-day plan offers insight and encouragement to help you trust God and embrace His truth when it’s time to FLY.

Consider the bold statement in 1 John 2:6: “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” If you are in Christ, you can live as Jesus did. Greg Stier, founder and visionary of Dare 2 Share, has been pursuing this life for years and shows us from the Scriptures how we too can live with radical love, joy, boldness, purpose and more—just as Jesus did.

Losing a loved one can shake you to your very core. It can cause you to question everyone and everything around you, even God. Oftentimes, we’re taught to hide these tough questions and ugly emotions, but God wants us to bring them to Him instead. This devotional unpacks the 5 stages of grief while providing insights and practical tools to foster healing.

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.

This Christmas devotional traces the "whispers" of the Old Testament prophets about the miraculous birth of Jesus centuries in advance. From the Davidic lineage to the specific birthplace of Bethlehem, God's plan for the Messiah's arrival echoes subtly throughout the Scriptures. This study considers these prophetic hints and the profound ways they were fulfilled in the Christmas story.

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the annual Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery, and miracle of the Word made flesh.

Jesus didn’t just talk about His mission—He revealed it through His actions. This 7-day plan invites you to explore the stories of Jesus—not just what He said, but what He did. You’ll see Him heal the sick, restore outcasts, and bring hope to those on the margins. Through His actions, He showed a different kind of Kingdom—one where the broken are embraced, the overlooked seen, and true blessing comes from trusting God. Each day, you’ll uncover how Jesus lived His mission, the radical love He demonstrated, and why His words and actions matter today.

In this 7-day devotional plan based on Sam Evans’ powerful book, you will explore how God desires to bring wholeness to every part of your life — spirit, soul, mind, and body. Jesus calls us to love God with our whole being. As you follow God’s invitation, He clears away distorted perceptions, leading you into a deeper connection with Him, bringing true health, restoration, and wholeness to your life.

Rediscover the gift of creativity that God has put in every person, including you, through the lens of Isaiah 61. Each day we are creating through our actions and words at work, at home, and beyond. God has designed creativity to reveal His image in us, release joy chemicals in our brains, spark experiences of intimacy with Him, and bring into existence solutions and beauty that reveal His Kingdom.

The book of Jonah helps us develop a deeper appreciation for God's relentless love for all people, regardless of who they are or what they have done. Jonah inspires us afresh to move out of our comfort zone and join God in loving our neighbor as ourselves - here, near, and far. This Bible plan has been adapted from a small group study written by Christina Burrows.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2016, "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord", is inspired by two verses from the First Letter of St Peter. The resources have been prepared by members of different churches in Latvia.

Rise up! You are not held back by your past mistakes or present hurts. Not pressed down by your current heartbreak or a stagnant life. Take courage! Do your best to stay authentic, courageous, risky, and real. Overcome obstacles with your head held high. Live in faith, not fear. Go do it! You’re empowered to be who you are created to be. Rise Up. Take Courage. Go Do It.

The Lausanne Covenant has become a point of reference for the mission of evangelical believers in the world. Fifty years later, this International Week of Prayer of the European Evangelical Alliance gives us the opportunity to pray and commit ourselves to being together on a mission to respond to the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus, revisiting the articles that make up the Lausanne Covenant.

Jesus has many names throughout the Bible. Some, he gave to himself, while others were given to him by God or age-old prophets. In our Names of Jesus Holy Week devotional series, explore with us how each name offers a deeper understanding of our incredible Savior, who has no equal. Let’s reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross and celebrate his Resurrection.

The Beatitudes are more than beautiful sayings—they are profound truths that reveal the heart of God's kingdom. Each blessing offers a glimpse into Christ's vision for His followers, but their full significance lies beneath the surface. This eight-day devotional explores the deep theological roots of the Beatitudes, uncovering how they connect to God's nature, our redemption, and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God. In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously. This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

Jesus Culture Music presents a 9-day devotional plan based on its new album, Church Volume Two. Join Kim Walker-Smith, Bryan Torwalt, Chris McClarney, Chris Quilala, Derek Johnson, Mack Brock and Jake Ithurburn as they share the meanings and verses behind songs on the record.

Are you feeling weary by the troubles of life, trapped by fear, facing a difficult battle, or just in need of deep rest? Psalm 23 depicts our God as the Good Shepherd - the One who lovingly takes care of us and gives us rest for our souls. We invite you to encounter Him and to experience His peace through these devotions.

This nine-day devotional addresses common childhood traumas and abuses men face, often in silence. It aims to uncover these hidden struggles, offering hope, healing, and restoration. Men are encouraged to step into the light and seek help for their wounds, embracing a journey from darkness to healing.

As we go through life, we will face situations that cause us to ask difficult questions. These questions will come from pain, failure, humiliation, and powerlessness. There are no answers to all our questions, but it is still possible to live meaningful lives with what God has revealed to us from His Word.

If we want to grow beyond the escapist impulse of the prodigal son and the resentful legalism of the elder son, we’ll need to face our grief. Once we do, we’ll find ourselves in the Father Realm, where true healing and reconciliation await.

So many of us are living frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. But we don't have to stay this way. New habits can be formed. Fresh hope can be found. Joy is truly right around the corner. But how do we get there? The spiritual practice of gratitude is often the missing key to unlock the hope, joy, and beauty around us.

In this 10-day Bible plan from Matt Muscatell’s book, 40 Days to Freedom, you will embark on a journey as you discover the amazing truth that God has provided everything you need to live in freedom from whatever is defeating you. No matter where you are in life, God is ready and willing to set you free!

Jesus didn’t die just so you could get a free ticket into heaven, He died to set you free on this side of eternity. Over the next 10 days we will go on a life-changing journey as we discover the enemy’s strategy to keep us trapped in the cycles of sin and learn the tools that we have been given to step into a life of FREEDOM.