Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:4

Loss, grief, hardships, pain, and suffering can all dampen our happiness, but surprisingly, we "can" find joy in every single day as believers. Let's journey in discovery to the Unspeakable Joy that happens no matter the circumstances or situation. It is easy to obtain through Christ Jesus our Lord!

Join some of the Christian IndyCar and NASCAR drivers as they share their favorite Scriptures! Together we will dive into the deeper meanings of these verses and how they apply to our lives today.

What if every trial you face was actually an adventure in disguise? James, who once thought his brother Jesus was insane, discovered how God transforms doubt into devotion through life's most challenging moments. In this 4-day plan, you'll learn to choose joy during trials, find the hidden advantage of adversity, and tap into God's generous wisdom. Your current struggle isn't your ending; this adventure is shaping who you're becoming.

Healing is messy, but wholeness is worth the process. In this four-day devotional, Pastor Jonathan Miller walks you through the spiritual journey of transformation—from uncovering buried pain to embracing God's restoring power. If you’ve ever wrestled with wounds that linger, this plan offers hope, truth, and practical wisdom for real freedom in Christ.

This world is broken; therefore, we will all experience adversity at some point. We can do everything “right” and still experience low points in life. However, adversity, as many of you have experienced, brings you out the other side a better person. That is, if you allow God to work in your life during the difficult times. Dive into this plan today and allow the Lord to guide you through it, showing you how to shift your perspective from "poor me" to "God, use me."

Sensing that God is doing something deeper within you during a time of difficulty can lead to internal struggles and frustration. This four-day reading plan was created to help you realize that first, God’s greatest work often happens on the inside before it becomes visible on the outside. And as you journey through each day, you’ll discover how God’s presence within you produces strength, resilience, and victory, even in the face of pressure and opposition. This plan will help you shift your perspective and guide you to step boldly into God’s season for you.

I've had highs. I've had lows. How about you? Do you like that?? Me neither! Mustering up joy doesn't last does it? The Holy Spirit using Scripture brings joy despite hard times. What we think - that's what we act like. This plan will help us focus on what right thinking is!

When trials seem beyond what we can bear, where do we run? Who do we call when we are under attack? This five-day devotion from Thistlebend will help learn how to use the red phone - to run, cling, and hold fast to God, regardless of the circumstances.

Worship is central to the Christian life. Here is a reflection on what it means to hold fast to faith in the midst of life’s trials...a message that inspires Christians to connect the dots between singing the song and living the life. Based on Matt Redman's new book 10,000 Reasons.

How do you find joy in the ordinary, in your suffering, and no matter what the circumstances may be? Learning to have joy in these seasons can be one of the most valuable lessons you could ever learn. Come discover how you can find joy in all things.

Your WALK with God will take you to some unexpected places. God provides direction and insight to help you have a joyful and meaningful journey. In this 5-day audio plan, you will hear about mapping your journey God’s way and be challenged to join with others along the way. The one- to two-minute audio messages are given by five different people.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 4 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her 7 children and lived to tell about it. Part 6 of 12 devotionals in this series.

Bestselling author Sheila Walsh invites you to discover daily joy. Through funny and inspiring stories and a powerful one sentence daily takeaway, Sheila reminds us of a variety of sources of daily joy. Devotionals are drawn from 5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy.

Kids often say funny things. In fact, as the old saying goes, “Kids say the darndest things!” They are great teachers and we can learn from the joy they bring to the world. Through the next five days, we’ll laugh together and learn about the joy that comes through knowing Jesus.

A 5-part devotional series on how parents can walk their teens through some of life's biggest challenges, centering around the wisdom found in James 1.

“ Waiting”- I don’t know about you, but I become irate when I must wait. It’s at this time I realize just how low my patience level is. As children of God, it sometimes becomes even more frustrating when we must wait for something we have been praying for because God the Father has tremendous patience and it’s a characteristic he wants each of us to develop. Waiting can be our friend, or it can be our foe, it can be positive or negative, it can be joyous, or it can be full of sorrow; ultimately the choice is yours.

This five day plan walks the believer on God's proven pathway to courage in the shadow of giants.  Courage doesn't happen in a moment.  It is shaped by God and demonstrated in the crisis.

Feeling burned out, weary, worn to the bone? These are signs something isn't quite right, especially if you've been feeling this way for awhile. Are you shouldering the right burdens? Are you chasing the right goals, leaning in to the right relationships? Through this plan, invite God to show you the work he's designed for you and ask Him to relieve you of the weights you weren't designed to carry.

This 5-day plan by Shae Bynes of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur provides scripture and insights from the book of James for practical application to the entrepreneurial journey.

Join us for a five-day plan that helps us focus on God during a time that can feel lazy or routine. Each day teaches something different: keeping your focus, letting go of shame, showing kindness, sharing your faith, and living with purpose—even when life is hard. You'll watch short videos and hear stories from the Bible. You'll also hear from people like Bob Goff and Jamie Ivey. This plan reminds us that following Jesus isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being willing. Throughout this summer, ask yourself: Am I focused? Am I kind? Am I trusting God?

Examine the book of James in three parts: the test of faith, the characteristics of faith, and the triumph of faith. Faith without works cannot be called faith. Faith without works is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must be there, but it must be more. It must inspire action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith must manifest itself in works of faith. 

Living in the 21st century as a Christian is hard. So was it for the Jewish believers some 2000 years ago. That’s why James, the half-brother of Jesus, wrote a letter to encourage the believers then to press on in their trials. There's much to learn and take heart from his letter, because the very same lessons still apply today.

Do you want more OF God? Or more FROM God? In this 5-day devotional, renowned theologian and author R. T. Kendall challenges you to seek the Benefactor, not just the benefits. Learn to desire more of God, not for personal gain, but for an enriched relationship with Him.

What does a life on mission look like? Explore the possibilities and adventure of what a life surrendered to Jesus and following the Holy Spirit looks like. This mission, should you choose to accept it, will change the way you live. It’s purposeful and full of life. It means understanding and living out the personal call that God has for you.