Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 61:1

At its core, discipleship is relational, accompanying others as we follow Jesus together. Yet recent trends show that the Church has not accompanied youth in this way, with more than 1 million walking away from the Church each year. This 7-day devotional launches you toward discipleship that is radically focused on Jesus so everyone can experience the abundant life Jesus offers.

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the annual Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery, and miracle of the Word made flesh.

Jesus didn’t just talk about His mission—He revealed it through His actions. This 7-day plan invites you to explore the stories of Jesus—not just what He said, but what He did. You’ll see Him heal the sick, restore outcasts, and bring hope to those on the margins. Through His actions, He showed a different kind of Kingdom—one where the broken are embraced, the overlooked seen, and true blessing comes from trusting God. Each day, you’ll uncover how Jesus lived His mission, the radical love He demonstrated, and why His words and actions matter today.

In this 7-day devotional plan based on Sam Evans’ powerful book, you will explore how God desires to bring wholeness to every part of your life — spirit, soul, mind, and body. Jesus calls us to love God with our whole being. As you follow God’s invitation, He clears away distorted perceptions, leading you into a deeper connection with Him, bringing true health, restoration, and wholeness to your life.

Rediscover the gift of creativity that God has put in every person, including you, through the lens of Isaiah 61. Each day we are creating through our actions and words at work, at home, and beyond. God has designed creativity to reveal His image in us, release joy chemicals in our brains, spark experiences of intimacy with Him, and bring into existence solutions and beauty that reveal His Kingdom.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2016, "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord", is inspired by two verses from the First Letter of St Peter. The resources have been prepared by members of different churches in Latvia.

Rise up! You are not held back by your past mistakes or present hurts. Not pressed down by your current heartbreak or a stagnant life. Take courage! Do your best to stay authentic, courageous, risky, and real. Overcome obstacles with your head held high. Live in faith, not fear. Go do it! You’re empowered to be who you are created to be. Rise Up. Take Courage. Go Do It.

The Lausanne Covenant has become a point of reference for the mission of evangelical believers in the world. Fifty years later, this International Week of Prayer of the European Evangelical Alliance gives us the opportunity to pray and commit ourselves to being together on a mission to respond to the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus, revisiting the articles that make up the Lausanne Covenant.

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God. In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously. This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

This nine-day devotional addresses common childhood traumas and abuses men face, often in silence. It aims to uncover these hidden struggles, offering hope, healing, and restoration. Men are encouraged to step into the light and seek help for their wounds, embracing a journey from darkness to healing.

As we go through life, we will face situations that cause us to ask difficult questions. These questions will come from pain, failure, humiliation, and powerlessness. There are no answers to all our questions, but it is still possible to live meaningful lives with what God has revealed to us from His Word.

We all want to go undefeated at home. If your marriage is to survive the time, financial, and pressure demands that coaching brings then winning must begin at home. Few marriages are more in the crosshairs of Satan than coaches. Whistles and Wedding Rings will help any coach and their spouse stay connected to Christ and each other by helping create a healthy conversation around the things that matter.

So many of us are living frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. But we don't have to stay this way. New habits can be formed. Fresh hope can be found. Joy is truly right around the corner. But how do we get there? The spiritual practice of gratitude is often the missing key to unlock the hope, joy, and beauty around us.

Jesus is the beginning and the end. Apart from Him we can’t do anything, but with Him, we have been given everything. And this is really good news! In this Plan, we'll dive into scriptures that help us understand the call of discipleship in light of the good news of Jesus.

We all want to grow, but spiritual maturity often seems elusive, and we can become frustrated. Becoming Mature is a transformative resource for believers seeking real growth and a deeper walk with Christ. It goes deep into the nitty gritty of becoming more like Christ in the face of life's challenges and our brokenness. Whether you're a new believer, battling stagnation, or seeking more of God, this series of plans provides practical tools to unlock deep and lasting growth in your life! This plan is Part 3 in the series and covers The Spiritual Growth Process.

Hear 10 true stories of hope—five videos featuring modern-day redemption stories and five audio devotionals from the life of Jesus. You'll see so clearly that your story is not over. No matter what you’ve been through, God can use you to shine light into someone else's darkness.

This 10-day devotional is an invitation to feel, sit with, and fully acknowledge your suffering after miscarriage or infant loss. It is also an invitation to be seen, understood, and to find Biblically-anchored hope, even amid pain. Ultimately, this is about God. A reminder that He is gracious and meets us right where we are, no matter how lost we may feel.

Many people are searching for ways to have a more simple lifestyle. But, did you know that simplicity can be a spiritual practice? Author and teacher, Valerie Hess, leads us in a 12-day journey into ways we can celebrate simplicity.

Where were you when you learned to worship God? That's your old church basement. It wasn’t just a room, it was a place in YOU. It's where you learned an encounter with God can lift you above your circumstances. May this reading plan reignite in you a love for God's presence. May it remind you of who God is, what He's done, and what He'll continue to do.

A 13-day devotional from Hillary Scott, inspired by her album, Love Remains.

This reading plan will help you understand God's heart towards the poor and suffering and will demonstrate our responsibility. In each scripture reference, read the entire chapter to understand the context of each verse. Ask yourself if you are following God's intentions towards the poor and suffering.

As a companion devotional to Susan Sohn’s debut book, True You, you are invited on a search for your truth. This won’t happen without God, and it won’t happen without being honest about ourselves, our pasts, and our hurts. Not only do we pursue truth in our own lives, but we also pursue the truth of who we are in our connectedness to one another and to God. Are you ready to begin your truth journey?

A 14-day Bible study focusing on changing the way you think about yourself and your life. This is NOT a devotional. It has to be more than just a motivational message. It takes action on your part.

Throughout the Old Testament we can see signposts that point us to Jesus Christ. The book of Isaiah offers numerous such signposts. Reading Isaiah through the eyes of the New Testament can give us new insights into the life of Jesus, and also to the life of discipleship to which we are called.

What drives you to live beyond yourself, to embrace Jesus’ commission to make disciples of all nations? Jesus reached beyond His own people and calls His followers to do the same. These Bible stories will engage you in God’s vision and reveal what Michael Jordan, an Israelite servant girl, a Samaritan leper and others teach us about our own mission—and being compelled by Christ’s love.