PREDIKAREN 4:6

Many people carry more than they realize. Not just responsibilities, but pressure. Pressure to keep everything working. Pressure to meet expectations. Pressure to support others while managing their own lives. Over time, this pressure can feel normal. You adjust to it. You function under it. But that does not mean it is necessary. Some of what you are carrying may not be yours to begin with. This devotional will help you recognize what you have taken on, understand why it feels heavy, and begin to release it.

Fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty can make it hard to trust God with what's ahead. This 5-day Bible study, a companion to Christine Caine's Whom Shall I Fear?, will help you find rest by learning to say no, bring every worry to God in prayer, and let His Word light your path. You'll also stand firm through fiery ordeals, knowing God has given you a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. Each day includes Scripture, a short reading, a reflection, and a prayer to help you endure in faith and grow closer to Him.

We all have emotions that compete for control of our lives. And those emotions can get us in trouble when we let them be the boss of us. In this 7-day reading plan, Andy Stanley shares a scriptural “how-to” about saying no to destructive emotions. We need to monitor our hearts—not just our behavior—to prevent emotions like guilt, envy, fear, and anger from bossing us around.

What characteristics mark an abundant life? Wealth? Fame? Let this 7-step plan help you determine if you're experiencing all you can in the Lord.