Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 5:17

Have you ever felt like prayer is difficult? Are you convinced that there must be an alternative to prayer? True confession: I have been there, and it resulted in a personal quest for an alternative to prayer. What I discovered on my quest is what I will be sharing with you in this plan.

Wellbeing isn’t just a trendy, twenty-first century buzzword. It originates in the heart of God. This timely – and timeless – five-day reading plan is centred on God’s plan for your well-being. Dave Smith takes a holistic, biblical approach to living with shalom – wellbeing in every area of life – exploring six different but interrelated areas of our lives: physical, emotional, spiritual, relational, financial, and vocational wellbeing.

Losing a loved one to the impact of addiction is one of the deepest pains we can ever feel. The helplessness and grief can threaten to overwhelm us, but one thing we can always be thankful for—if we can open our eyes long enough to see it—is that God is always with us.

Jesus said in the end of days, the times would be so traumatic and perilous that many people’s hearts would fail them because of fear. In this 5-day reading plan, Rick Renner teaches you practical steps from the Bible that will give you the tools needed to build a solid foundation by which you can maintain and enjoy a peaceful mind when everything around you is falling apart.

A five-day faith challenge through the book of James.

In this plan we will look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Part five of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

The book of James is perhaps the earliest book written in the New Testament era and is categorized as the ‘Proverbs of the New Testament’ due to its practical messages. Here are six practical instructions from the book of James that will help you as you move forward in your daily life journey.

This inspiring reading plan is for women that struggle with pornography and seek FREEDOM. God has created each of us with a desire for intimacy. We often seek to satisfy those feelings with fantasy and pornography that leave us feeling guilty, empty, worthless, and trapped in a vicious cycle. This cycle of sin robs us of the joy and freedom we were designed to live in.

Change isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. Starting a few small good habits can change how you see yourself today and transform you into the person you want to be tomorrow. This Life.Church Bible Plan moves through Scripture with a simple acronym for making good daily habits that actually stick.

You were created to work on things that matter, to be a force for good in the world. Not later, but now—in every moment. Did you know that? Do you believe it’s possible? Start this six-day plan and discover the ‘more’ that God has for your life

No matter how busy your day is, you can still use little, ordinary moments to make an impact in the lives of people around the world through prayer! Just like everything on your schedule, prayer can seamlessly fit into your daily routine.

The rich oppressors in this world will soon be overthrown. This promise of God’s justice, reassures the faithful who wait patiently in the face of their suffering.

A Journey through the book of James that will teach you to unleash a genuine faith by trading dull complacency for wild confidence.

Christians agree that God reigns over the world as its Creator and King. But how much control does He have over creation? Does God cause everything that happens? This 6-day study helps you find answers to this question by exploring the biblical doctrine of providence.

Taken from his New York Times bestselling book "Multiply," join Francis Chan as he equips Christians to make new disciples… just like Jesus told us to.

As a Christian, what do you think about when Africa comes up in conversation? Africa is a diverse continent with amazing people, cultures, and natural resources. It is also a continent that has struggled through famine, wars, disease, and instability. The good and bad have much to teach us. So let’s learn from our African brothers and sisters in Christ. Here are some examples: Can you quote any African proverbs? Do you know what African Christians are reading? How long has it been since you thought about AIDS or Ebola? Have you prayed for the leadership of Africa? Adventure into Africa the next 7 days with your eyes and heart open, ready to consider the challenges and opportunities that God might place before you.

If your life has ever been dogged by habits you couldn’t shake off or you struggle to believe you’ll ever be truly free, this devotional plan is for you. Ems Hancock shares biblical insights into the roots of our habits, how to break destructive behavior patterns, and how to replace them with life-enriching habits. Start your journey toward true freedom now.

We all want to pray more than we do. This seven day plan will guide you in taking the first steps toward building a daily prayer habit by seeking the heart of prayer and examining the key biblical statements on what prayer is and how it works.

The Epistle of James is an intensely practical book for readers of every age. James' original audience had professed faith in Christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs. To address this disparity, James dealt with real-world issues that still speak to us today. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of James and explores the wisdom and practical instruction in James that remain relevant for modern readers.

10+10 = 20. But 10 x 10 = 100. Think of the Holy Spirit like a multiplier - One whose impact is exponential. For men looking to lean in and show up, the Holy Spirit is like the secret sauce of our faith. Join this 7 day plan and see what happens we stop relying on our own strength and invite the Holy Spirit to do what he does best.

In this 7-day reading plan, I’d like to talk with you about family. It is, unfortunately, being targeted more and more by the enemy. In the face of this, the Lord has given us a powerful weapon… Prayer! In this plan, you will learn all about this.

Do you need a breakthrough in your life right now? Whether it’s in the realm of your faith, family, health, finance or elsewhere, I believe that the breakthrough God has in store for you is closer than you realize. It’s possible to see God bring the supernatural change you desire in life by partnering with Him, taking hold of His promises and pressing into His plans and purposes.

No joy compares with realizing that we are truly known and still truly loved. Yet many of us hide our real selves from our spouse because we fear being rejected in such an intimate relationship. In this week’s devotional, Ryan and Selena Frederick inspire and equip us to be transparent in our marriages so we can discover the richness of reflecting God’s unconditional love to one another.

Many people pray and nothing happens. Over the next seven days, Brian Alarid will give you twelve keys to a passionate prayer life and will help you take your prayer life to a new level.

Prayer is simple. It doesn’t require special knowledge. It doesn’t require special techniques. It doesn’t require special actions. It doesn’t require special words. Prayer is just talking with God. Anyone can pray at any time anywhere anyhow. Yet Jesus’ disciples still asked him to teach them how to pray. These seven devotions explore seven different approaches to prayer as taught or exemplified in Scripture. "Lord teach us to pray."