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

During tough times, we need a faith that works. In this new series, Pastor Rick teaches through the Bible to help you move toward a deep and genuine faith in God and to show you how faith is something you do. This reading plan selection is Part 1 of a five-part series.

Take beloved Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy’s challenge and learn to live an uncommon life of integrity, honoring your family and friends, creating a life of real significance and impact, and walking with the Lord. Step up to the challenge to spend time with God—and dare to be uncommon. Each day you’ll receive a brief devotional taken from The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge book by Tony Dungy.

In the first centuries of their existence as a people, the Israelites had no king. Instead, God appointed prophets and judges to lead them. The last prophet-judge was Samuel. He was a faithful leader who wanted to serve the Lord and to seek the best for his people. This reading plan takes you through Samuel’s life in 15 days and contains valuable lessons that are still relevant today.

The Bible contains many stories about people who lived thousands of years ago. Their situation was very different from ours. And yet, their lives contain valuable lessons for us — which is why they were recorded in the Bible! This reading plan studies the lives of Jonathan and David and their friendship. Will you read along?

Do you spend too much time worrying about the way you look? Are you consumed and concerned about your physical appearance in a way that distracts you from living a free and joy-filled life? The 40-Day Mirror Fast is a plan to help you break free from body image issues and learn how to turn your eyes toward Jesus and away from your appearance. Podcast host, author, and body image coach Heather Creekmore will encourage you as you read through scriptures to help you worry less about your looks.

Human relationships are almost always messy because people are involved, but God isn’t people. God is God. He is completely, TOTALLY different. If our relationship to/with Him is ever messy, it's only because we made it that way. We invite you to put aside any assumptions you've made about God and let Him speak for Himself. We think you’ll find that He is much easier to trust than people.

We're all searching for a life that isn't hindered by the burdens and brokenness that holds us back and weighs us down. Is this possible? Yes! This 20-day devotional will help you discover how wholeness and healing are found in relationship with Jesus, how to experience spiritual breakthrough, overcome disappointments and setbacks, and practically live the free and full life God created you for!

Jesus-Style Leadership (JSL) offers 80 biblical devotions designed to help young Christian leaders develop a biblical way of leadership that will ensure their leadership calling and gifting is greatly used by God in his kingdom. JSL is all about leading Jesus' way. This second Plan focuses on the importance of love for followers (seen in service) and heart for God (seen in character).

This is a 21 day extract of the Once-A-Day Bible Promises Devotional with 365 daily readings focused on the promises in the Bible, designed to give you a new perspective on the God who loves you and wants you to know him better. Each daily reading has Bible text, a short devotion, and a reflection question.

We often trace our history to unlock knowledge about ourselves and gain wisdom to move forward. The divine nature of Jesus certainly adds a one-of-a-kind dynamic to understanding His genealogy. Still, there is wisdom, depth, and importance to be gained in learning about the men and women God ordained as part of the family of Jesus.

What if you could go from overwhelmingly insecure to completely confident because of what Christ has done for you? This plan invites readers to shed their self-doubt, silence their inner critic, and lift their eyes to heaven. Readers who often feel like they are failing or “not enough” will discover that they can trust the God who created us and has a purpose for our lives.

This 21 Days of Prayer resource is designed to help you study different characters in the Bible who showed perseverance when faced with various obstacles. Perseverance is a necessity in our prayer lives. We may not always have the experiences, answers, or outcomes we desire, but if we allow God to meet us in difficult times, we can hear clearly from Him and grow through prayer.

Join Pastor Rick for this message series on God’s calling for your life as you learn how to discern that calling and use it as a blessing for the church, other people, and in your own life.

In the apostle Peter's first letter to Christians, he discusses the right attitude toward other people, the position of husband and wife within marriage, and dealing with suffering. This reading plan covers chapters 2 and 3 of Peter’s letter.

By the end of this study, we pray that you will know God’s voice better, that you will know when and how he speaks, and feel compelled to obey. As we study Scripture, we will discover that God’s plan cannot be thwarted regardless of who is in power. The point of the original monarchy found in 1 and 2 Samuel, illustrates that from the beginning.

You can feel God’s Light, Hope, and Comfort in hard seasons. As you go through Advent, may you be reminded that you are not alone, and that God is holding you close every day.

David's life is described in detail in the Bible. He was “a man after God's heart.” What exactly does that mean? How can we learn from David’s example? These and other questions are answered in this reading plan. Read along and discover how ancient stories are still relevant today!

In "The Songs Tell the Story," Janet Denison covers 25 carols in 25 days, leading you to marvel at the gift God gave us at Christmas. Each devotional tells an origin story and features an insightful spiritual reflection. You’ll sing these timeless carols with new life, knowing that the God who inspired their words still meets us in the miracle of Christmas.

Get ready for the adventure of Christmas as a family! Through this devotional, you and your family will go through the story of The Bible and how it leads to the destination of Christmas and the invitation of adventure on all of our lives.

“I’ll be home for Christmas” is a popular Christmas song. But where is our Christmas home? This 25 day Christmas reading plan is designed to provide a daily Bible reading for each day of December leading up to Christmas Day. We will see the significance of Bethlehem, reflect on Mary in Elizabeth’s home, meditate on the manger, and hear Jesus' invitation for us to come home to Him.

Welcome to Thriving Family's 28-day Advent Activity Calendar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the true meaning of Christmas and draw closer together as a family! These parent-child activities have been created to help you keep this Christmas season focused on Christ!

The 30daysofbiblelettering challenge has captured many passionate and new discovered lettering fans/pros/friends/people. This plan contains a devotional for every day's lettered Bible verse. So if you are a "letterer" or not, this reading plan will challenge, support, and comfort you. Get inspired by others' letterings and creations by visiting the hashtag #30daysofbiblelettering

Wealth is not a man’s idea; it is from God. God wants His children to operate in wealth and He gives them power to get it, however, the subject of wealth is highly controversial, not because God has not spoken about it but because of the devil’s opposition to the prosperity of God’s people. In this 30-day devotional, you will learn how to get wealth biblically.

From Genesis to Revelation, “God’s Redemption Story” outlines the narrative of God’s plan for the reconciliation of humanity. This 12-part reading plan summarizes the story of the Bible. Judges through 2 Samuel continues the story of Israel's rise as a nation and seeing God use unlikely people to establish His plan and purposes.

Integrity is the foundation of a life well-lived. This 30-day devotional will guide you in building strong character, making honest choices, and leading with truth. Invite a friend and join us on this journey to become men of integrity—faithful, trustworthy, and steadfast in Christ.