Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:49

The Characters of Christmas: A Five-Day Devotional
5 Days
We hate to admit it, but after years of reading the same story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe that we had the first time. That's why The Characters of Christmas was written, to give you a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the characters that played a part in Jesus' birth and restore awe to the Christmas story.

When Christmas Isn't Merry
5 Days
Watch this devotional plan to find out what you can do when the Christmas season isn't so happy and merry.

The Divine Dance
4 Days
God cannot be known as we know a machine, an idea, or a tree, which we are able to “objectify.” He is truly known only in relationship. In the contemplative tradition, Richard Rohr describes how we can come to know God through relationship—by joining in a “dance” of holiness and love with the Father, Son, and Spirit—through which we are transformed, pray meaningfully, and serve others in love.

I See You, Mom
5 Days
“Mom.” A word heavy with meaning and varying characteristics, yet every vibrant definition is anchored in commonality and deserves to be seen, known, and celebrated. This study will inspire you to “look” at yourself and other moms through the lens of the Almighty God and encourage you to build communities that celebrate motherhood in all its sticky, beautiful, exhausting, amazing glory. Written by Jess Ledwell

Beyond Priceless: Who God Is When I Feel...
5 Days
Let’s face it: as young women, we experience a lot of feelings. Discover how the emotions you encounter can lead to a broader experience with God. This fun, interactive devotional invites you to process your ever-changing feelings in light of God’s unshakable truth. Exchange your insecurities and uncertainties, your highs and lows, your shame and disappointment for the unchanging character of God. We are priceless because He is beyond priceless!

Sin Vergüenza: Finding a Home in the Tensions of Identity
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Finding yourself torn by the tensions of your identity is more common than you think— but also painful. Making sense of your story with all its twists, turns and ambiguities can compel us to settle on an identity that’s not our own. Yet God extends a powerful invitation through His word and in the end, we must learn to make a home with Him in the tension of our identity.

God With Us
5 Days
Our world in the best of times seems uncertain and upside down. If it wasn’t for Jesus, the Son of God, we would have no hope. Every Christmas reminds us that the gift of Immanuel—God with us—is a gift that keeps on giving. We are never alone, from now until eternity. That is worth celebrating.

A Weary World Rejoices - Five Days of Preparing Your Heart for Christmas
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Weariness can steal the joy from our Christmas journey! Let the Nativity refresh your heart as you walk with Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph, Mary and the shepherds in preparation to experience Emmanuel this holiday season.

Christmas Reflections
5 Days
Our Christmas story starts with the angel’s annunciation to Mary and concludes with the visit of the Magi. In these reflections and applications of the Christmas narrative I will mostly refer to Luke, as his is the fullest of the gospel accounts.

JOY IS HERE
5 Days
Joy is here –– in the middle of the struggle, in our everyday lives, and in the places we least expected. Start finding joy in the big and small this Christmas season.

Mary's Song: My Soul Glorifies the Lord
5 Days
My soul glorifies the Lord!” begins Mary's song-- traditionally known as the Magnificat. It is a magnificent song about God, His Glorious Mercy, and His Deliverance. Mary’s song points us to answer the question, “What is my purpose in life?”

Thrown off Script
5 Days
Feeling “thrown off” by life’s interruptions? If you are wishing things were different, regretting your choices and circumstances, and wondering if God even cares, you’re not alone. In this 5-day study based on the book Thrown off Script, the principles that make improv work on stage are tied with truths from the Bible so you can learn to recognize interruptions as opportunities to grow closer to God and others.

The First Songs of Christmas
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Let the songs of the first Christmas turn your heart toward God’s glory. Reflecting her own love for the season, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth offers meditations on the first two chapters of Luke’s gospel. This reading plan shines new light on the ancient yet inspiring songs of Elizabeth and Mary. May they lead you to contemplate the loveliness and essence of Christmas.

Giving Thanks With All Your Heart
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We highlight November as a time to give thanks but we are called to carry gratitude each and every day. By highlighting 5 people in the Bible who gave thanks with all their hearts, Brittany Rust wants to ignite a heart of praise in you that carries through your everyday life.

Week 3 Christmas Challenge: Lectio Liminal.
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In this third reading plan in this 4 part Infinitum Christmas Series, we progress from ‘Space for Awe’ (week 1) and ‘Liminal Space’ (week 2) to ‘Lectio Liminal’, an engaging application of the ancient devotional practice called ‘lectio divina’ to the next section of the Christmas story in context of the Infinitum postures of surrender, generosity, and mission.

Christmas According to Christ
5 Days
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke introduce us to a whole cast of Christmas characters with whom we’ve grown quite familiar: Joseph, Mary, the shepherds, the wise men, and so on. But have you ever stopped to ponder Christmas from Jesus’ vantage point? In this five-day plan, Alistair Begg will help you consider Christmas like never before.

The Tapestry of Christmas: A Woman's Story
5 Days
Spikenard designed The Tapestry of Christmas to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to celebrate the women in the Christmas story. This five-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of blessing, humility, faithfulness, and thankfulness. Choose this plan to discover how these virtues prepare the way for Christ’s entrance into the world.

Trust God With Your Future
5 Days
Have you ever felt like you are at a crossroad and don't know what to do next? The anxiety that comes with not knowing what the future holds for you can be debilitating. In this 5-day plan, you will learn how to commit your future to God and fully rest in the assurance of His love.

This Changes Everything
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Through this plan, we hope for you to know with great clarity and simplicity, what Jesus did on the cross, how he rose again, ascended into heaven, is now seated at the right hand of the Father, and is going to return! This event is the centrepiece of our faith through which we are being transformed, and upon which we build our lives. This, indeed, changes everything.

The Essential Jesus (Part 7): The Birth of Jesus
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In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Joy to the World
5 Days
Imagine having the best news ever, and only talking about it once a year! We can’t do that when we have a message that can bring joy to the whole world! Let’s take the “Christmas” story, and remember that it is good news for all people at all times of the year.

Heaven and Nature Sing: 5 Days to Reflect During Advent
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What does it mean for both heaven and nature to sing? How does the Advent season reflect the reality that Jesus came not only to save the world but to save the entire cosmos? This plan walks us through five days of reflecting on these truths during Advent.

Infinitum Family Advent, Week 4
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We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty; Break Barriers; Make Room; and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into Advent Season.

Infinitum Advent Suprised by God, Week 4
5 Days
We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty, Break Barriers, Make Room, and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into the Advent Season.