Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:4

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!

Joy is not the absence of trouble but the presence of Jesus. The apostle Paul's letter to the church at Philippi drips with joy—it's not what anyone would expect given his circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, Skip Heitzig looks at select passages in Philippians to show how you can find joy in the unlikely places and discover how God adds color to the most black and white moments in life.

The world would lead us to believe that fitness is all about self-glorification. This devotional is designed to challenge that narrative and help you invite God into your workout, so it becomes a God-glorifying physical and spiritual growth. You’ll unpack biblical principles that relate to combining faith with fitness. Then, each day, you’ll apply what you read through a FaithFit devotional workout video that combines bodyweight exercises with scripture-based encouragement.

How do you stay full of hope no matter the circumstances? Over the next seven days, we’re going to study key principles for faith, community, and endurance. As you fill yourself up, you will overflow with peace and joy that will bring the hope of Christ to the world around you!

We have access to one of the most powerful weapons - God’s Word. Yet, many find the Bible intimidating to use and challenging to prioritize. Adapted from a 21-day virtual course, this 7-day bible plan by Christian life coach, Bria Gilmore, will equip you with five principles and practical action steps to help you live a life built on God’s Word every day.

Where does your joy come from? Let this 7-day plan help you find out.

Featured on DayStar Television Network. Feeling abandoned, lost or tossed about? Maybe you even felt like God has hung you out to dry in the desert! God has never been closer to you than now. Learn how to embrace these seasons of preparation for promotion. Learn how to Embrace the Season, Thrive in Obscurity, and Activate your Purpose in this exciting promise from God.

Perseverance is the key so that our Christian faith does not waver amid difficult situations. Perseverance will also train the capacity of our faith and heart to be ready to receive God's miracles. Through this "Walking with Jesus" devotional series, we will learn to be believers who always persevere in any situation with the power of God's words.

What happens when life doesn't turn out the way you imagined? How do you stay hopeful? Drawing from personal stories, sisters, authors, and mentors Bethany Beal and Kristen Clark share what they've learned through life’s losses and heartbreaks. Lasting hope doesn't come from getting the life you always dreamed of but from trusting God with the life He has for you and believing that His plans are truly good.

This Thanksgiving season, spend seven days reflecting on your dependence upon the Giver of life and all blessings. Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, will guide your study and offer pastoral insights on how gratitude should spill over into a way of life. Let’s thank God for all we have and trust Him for all we need.

Joy to the world! How do we make the most of God’s promise of joy when Jesus was born? In this Plan, we will explore practical ways to live joyfully every day of the year.

We cannot control the trials of life, but we can control our responses. It all starts with a choice. You may not feel prepared for these trials, but God has prepared you for such a time as this. In this reading plan you will learn more about living a journey with God.

Why does God allow suffering? How can we be joyful in all circumstances? When can Christians expect their trials to end? In this seven-day plan, Alistair Begg answers questions like these by diving into classic passages on suffering from Genesis, Job, the Psalms, James, and more.

In this devotional we are going to talk about one of the key elements in our relationship with God. Jesus remarked on whether people had it or not. It creates an atmosphere around our lives. Without it, it is impossible to please Him. This factor is a game changer to our present-day reality and our future hope. We are talking about FAITH. You gotta have faith!

Can we really be joyful? YES! We can be joyful when we allow God to fill us with His authentic joy that stands against the tides of life's adversity. This devotional packs a powerful dose of encouragement to give you insight into what is joy and how to be joyful, even when life is difficult.

When I first leaped into entrepreneurship, I quickly became overwhelmed with anxiety and fear. I decided to join a 30-day gratitude challenge that a friend recommended and after just 7 days I noticed a huge shift. Gratitude, along with consistent prayer can transform your life instantly! I know this for a fact! This is why I created a 7-day devotional to get you started with daily gratitude & prayer.

Some days, walking by faith with delight is easier than others. But Hebrews 12:2 tells us Christ overcame every obstacle to securing our redemption "for the joy set before Him." His delight in saving our souls is meant to be our joy as we believe in Him today. This 7-day devotional provides insight and encouragement for us to settle into God’s grace and seize the joy set before us.

Worrying is a normal response to difficult situations. However, Jesus urges us in Luke 12:27 to “look at the lilies” and learn from them about trusting God. This Bible plan encourages you to actively work through your anxiety by journaling creatively. Take out your notebook, pens, paints, craft paper, etc. and engage with the Word of God! Let’s learn from a few flowers about how to deal with worry.

Do you enjoy watching or taking part in endurance sports? What causes people to push themselves beyond their limits? Or to give up halfway? Does your life feel like an endurance race? It is! In this Plan, we will explore how to train for our individual endurance challenges in Christ.

The wilderness season often makes us feel lost, forsaken, and abandoned. The interesting thing about the wilderness is that it is perspective-shifting, life-transforming, and faith-forming in nature. As you read this Plan, I pray you will not resent the wilderness but embrace it and allow God to do some of his best work in you.

Are you in a season of waiting at the moment? Do you feel like asking God, “How much longer, Lord? Are we there yet?” In this Plan, we will explore some landmarks to look for along the way. I hope these checkpoints will give you hope as you find meaning in your waiting.

In this 7-Day video Plan, Kevin Olusola from Pentatonix shares how Jesus’ arrival paved the way for all things to become new. So if you’re looking for rest or longing for change—discover what new thing God wants to do in you. Come for some encouragement, and stay for Kevin’s exclusive musical performances.

Far too many of us drift through life, grasping for occasional clues to our God-given purpose and identity. Scripture shows us how to close the gap between drifting and certainty. Each day of this reading plan explores both a facet of who God is and what that means for your transformation as His son or daughter. As a child of God, you can live from your identity instead of constantly searching for it.

There are times we have a promise from God, but we don’t see our life lining up with the promise God has given us. Or there are times we reach a crossroads in our life, relying on God to speak direction into our lives, and we only hear silence. This 7-day devotional will speak to your heart about how to move in God’s Will when God seems to be quiet.

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.