Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 16:13

Life is messy, unpredictable, painful, sloppy, emotional, slippery, and oftentimes unbearable, with hard places we could never have fathomed when we started this journey. But God is not surprised by our slipups and screwups. Each day we are given the opportunity to live with meaning and significance as we acknowledge our struggles and then surrender them to Jesus.

This 5-day plan from Pastor Mike Signorelli explores breaking free from toxic family patterns through biblical wisdom on spiritual roots behind difficult relationships. Gain insights on rising above dysfunction for your God-given purpose. Though you didn't choose your family, God did, and He can use you to end generational trauma.

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This five-day reading plan shows the battles of LOVE versus selfishness, judgemental attitudes, hatred, self justification and spiritual vanity. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of LOVE in our daily lives.

If you’re like many women, you struggle sometimes with FOMO: the fear of missing out. The problem is, we can become so busy trying to create a life worth living that we miss out on the moment God has placed right in front of us. It’s time for us to embrace where God has us today. It’s time to embrace NOW over NEXT.

In today’s crazy, uncertain world, we long for a place of peace and safety. This week’s reading plan explores several of David’s psalms, reminding us of God’s presence with us as Shepherd, Defender, Provider, Comforter, and Guide. Even when David faced physical battles, times of sorrow, inner fears, and his own sin, he turned to God in humility, wonder, and faith—and found there a true refuge.

What would David, Moses, Daniel, Peter, Ruth, and Jesus have to say to Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan as we offer up some atypical advice from well-known biblical stories.

What is one giant in your life? Give it to the Lord and trust that, in His timing and in His power, that giant in your life will fall. Victory is in the Lord!

Let’s explore together the thought process in David's mind as he prepared to take on Goliath and why, when the time came, he was able to confidently stand against this Philistine giant. Prepare to become confident….like David.

Your purpose is the assignment God has designed you to accomplish – the problem on Earth you were sent to solve. But perhaps you’ve no idea how to begin walking out that purpose. Exploring the lives of Jeremiah and David in this six-day plan, Damilola Mike-Bamiloye assures you that you’re not too young to discover your purpose or start serving God with whatever tools you have in your hands.

The Bible is full of stories of real people who felt stuck, scared, and uncertain – just like how you might feel right now. There’s much we can learn from their journeys.

Anointing in scripture is a powerful symbol of the work of the Holy Spirit. There are five things you must have in your life for the anointing of the Lord to be present. Each is critical to take your walk with God to the next level. In this plan, you'll discover what these ingredients are and how to develop them in your life.

Eliminating Excuses is a six-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the midst of challenging and difficult times.

Despite all the world’s connectivity and social media, studies reveal that isolation and loneliness have become an epidemic. Moreover, we can believe that we are invisible even to God. This devotional centers around four “invisibles” that were visible to God and the lessons we learn from them when we feel invisible and forgotten.

According to the Bible, our existence consists of three parts: spirit, soul, and body. Or not? Because: where is the heart in this? And why is this so important? My name is Daryl Jay Kyle, singer and songwriter. I would like to dive deeper into the importance of the heart, yours and mine.

This devotional explains 'Who is Jesus?' by exploring the seven “I Am” statements Jesus makes of himself in the book of John: “I am the bread of life,” “I am the way,” “truth and life,” and more. It unpacks these statements and examines what they mean for us as Christians today.

A shepherd boy no one knew became the king no one would ever forget. Through trial and temptation, David rose to lead Israel into a new age of victory. David's victorious life is a model for our own. God has called you to greatness . He has given you the crown. This is your chance to walk alongside the great king of Israel and learn how to succeed in God's way. 

In the Bible, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. 41 came and the rain stopped. The people of Israel wandered the wilderness for 40 years. 41 came and a new generation entered their Promised Land. For 40 days Goliath bullied Israel and taunted anyone to fight him. 41 came and David slew Goliath. This 7-day reading plan is a shot of encouragement to help you hold on and stand strong until your 41 comes.

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. No one enjoys waiting. You may have heard it said, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey." But what happens when the journey has you stalled?

We want to show our kids how exciting and vibrant a life with Jesus can be! Follow along in this seven-day plan as we dive deeper into the song lyrics on our new album, Living Color. Jesus isn’t just for the future — He’s for today!

There is no place like home. Many songs and movies have been inspired by a longing to go home. Even the great King David just wanted to be home in the Father’s house (Psalm 27:4). But why? What would make life better there? In this plan, we will explore how to live in our Father's house each day while we are still on earth.

The bucket list that satisfies the heart is fulfilling the purposes of God. As we fall in love with Him, seek to know Him, and remain faithful to Him, His purposes will find us. From that space, we can die “done” with a bucket list checked off and a life fulfilled.

There is so much we can learn from the life of David! We pray that you grow in your relationship with God as you learn from aspects of David's life.

Through these lessons you will experience the gift of prayer.

This Bible Plan will help you discover how God's vision provides clarity, purpose, and direction in your life. Without His vision, we can easily fall into stagnation, lacking purpose and fulfillment. Through this Bible Plan and reflections, you'll learn how to align your heart with God's plans, gain insight into His purpose for you, and be empowered to move forward with confidence. Let God’s vision guide you into a life of growth, faith, and purpose.

Jesus called us to the Salt and Light of the earth. He gave us the mandate of carrying the Good News into any environments we frequent. What does it really look like to transform a workplace, a city, a county, or an entire education system?