Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 16:7

So many people are hampered by negative and harmful emotions. This brings much pain and leads to a joyless life with feelings of hopelessness. But Jesus remedies for them all.

Ah, the wedding day, the dreamy home, and the picture-perfect family. But then, the first argument hits, the first storm comes, and reality kicks in. Suddenly, you're faced with the undeniable truth—your marriage isn't perfect. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Discovering that your marriage isn't a fairytale can be a bit disheartening and frustrating. Let's turn to God for hope and guidance during these rough marital moments.

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.

We all face giants—overwhelming challenges, impossible battles, and moments that test our faith. Inspired by David’s journey in 1 Samuel 16-17, this 6-day devotional explores how God looks at the heart, equips us with unique gifts, and strengthens us to walk in victory. Each day includes Scripture, reflections, and prayer to help you trust God’s Plan, embrace your identity, and confidently face your giants. Discover how faith in God leads to extraordinary triumphs, no matter the size of your challenges.

Engage in a personal reflection and conversation with God as you read through His words. Join Peter Kairuz (host of The 700 Club Asia) and together let us examine our hearts today.

Parenting can be hard, but it’s also the most important thing you can do! Get biblical encouragement and advice for the highs and lows of parenting with this 7-day devotional. You’ll read about the importance of being a wise parent and how to step into your role for your kids’ future.

Discover that God has made every kind of mother to reflect something of Himself, including world-renowned Hettie Brittz's popular parenting style profile. (Un)Natural Mom frees you to stop pursuing the myth of the "natural mom" and become the mom God has equipped you to be.

Known for winning three Dove Awards and blindness, Ginny Owens' biggest struggle has been battling with critical voices that distract her from what’s important. In her latest album Love Be The Loudest and in this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian music service, Ginny aims to direct us to God’s perfect voice of love and truth with the goal of moving us to action.

Bekah is journeying and inviting us into life’s unplanned circumstances—frantic schedules, pain, transition, feelings of unworthiness, distractions, relational tension—and reminding us that it’s in these very moments when God invites us to notice, respond, and even celebrate an authentic relationship with Him despite our own efforts or work. The result? A connection between real life and faith so that they are one and the same. 

Matt Redman, the artist that brought you the powerful worship song "10,000 Reasons" spent 2017 writing and recording in Capitol Studios in LA. His heart is to bring new songs to the church that sing of God's glory and fame. Walk through the album and dive further into Matt's heart behind 7 of the songs on the album with these devotions.

Do you long to fall in love and find your soul mate? Does God say anything about dating in His word? In this 7-day devotional you’ll learn what God thinks about dating and love and all things that lead to a healthy marriage. 

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. 

Are you an emerging ministry leader? Do you feel like you're in your own desert of transformation? Residents from the Leadership Institute at Christ's Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ have put together a devotional to help guide you in your own journey of being new in ministry and leadership. These devotions come from their own experiences of transformation in the desert.

Every marriage goes through transition. Whether it’s a move, job change, health challenge, or parenthood, we’ve all experienced events that created dissonance in our closest relationships. Author Jolina Petersheim’s seven-day devotional shares the story of her husband’s health scare—a benign brain tumor that required an emergency craniotomy and altered the course of their marriage . . . for the better.

Got conflict? You’re not alone. Whether within your family, your church, your workplace, or your sphere of friends, peace can sometimes be an elusive thing. Brian Noble, director of Peacemaker Ministries, offers a biblical path to healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and a life of peace in this week-long series of devotionals.

Divine Intentions: God’s Plan For Your Future is a week-long devotional by Doug K. Reed on soul restoration. Most people, even Christ-followers, have soul-level injuries that affect their identity. Doug offers healing for those who are searching for answers to both their identities in Christ and struggling with wounds from the past or present.

Sometimes all you need is a little reminder of what's most important. This 7-day plan features truthful and whimsical reflections on what truly matters. Each devotion will bring your heart to a quiet, slowed-down pace and be a reminder of God's calming, down-home peace in the midst of your busy life.

For many, thoughts of food and weight are all-consuming; either we’re thinking about what to eat or planning our next diet. If you’ve ever felt hopeless or out-of-control with food, join author Shellie Bowdoin as she opens the Scripture to reveal the path to freedom over food; one that leads to new thinking, doable habits and sustainable change. This reading plan is adapted from Find Your Weigh: Walk in Freedom.

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?

Each one of us has been created for a unique purpose. But sometimes discovering our purpose can feel elusive, and we can grow doubtful that how we live really matters. We invite you to join us on a journey of discovering what Scripture has to say about God’s purpose for your life through this 7-day reading plan.

Flourishing in Jesus is about leaving behind a shallow faith for a deeper walk with him. It isn’t about attaining perfection or arriving at a specific destination. It’s not about having your life put together or avoiding struggles. It’s about flourishing where you’ve been planted. As a Well-Watered Woman, you won’t have a perfect life, but it will be full of hope, brimming with purpose, and fueled by grace.

Healing from our wounds and finding freedom from our addictions is not easily accomplished, as some people mistakenly promise us. It takes time to heal. There are no quick fixes. And it will take a lot more than just behavior change. Any permanent change has to start by allowing Jesus to heal your heart. I wrote these devotionals to help you on your path to recovery from trauma and addiction.

It seems we’re all in need of a good hug, real connection, and something delightful to celebrate right now. Our prayer is that this Advent devotional will offer you and your family a way to connect, learn about the real Christmas story, and celebrate Jesus’s birth with new traditions, dinnertime stories, bedtime conversations, and family activities. We hope this Christmas “hug” brings beautiful memories to your home this Advent season!