Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:17

Suffering can be perplexing. God’s people—and even Jesus himself—have often asked the “Why?” question when facing suffering. Scripture pulls back the curtain to reveal some, though not all, of God’s purposes in permitting suffering to enter our lives. Through it all, we are called to persevere faithfully, resting in the assurance of ultimate victory and eternal reward.

At Saddleback Church there is a sweet unity among all of the campuses globally that has helped fuel a new sound of celebration, freedom, and surrender. Each song from Saddleback Worship is created out of a deep love for God and a desire to keep Him first. In this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, Saddleback Worship helps us grow our desire to keep God first.

Tired of pursuing success that leaves you stressed and unfulfilled? Want success God's way? This plan presents 7 Biblical strategies for having the peace that comes from using your God-given talents in ways that honor Him. Yes, God has a good plan for your life. Let this plan guide you in being successful in a way that honors God and fulfills you. You are designed to succeed!

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

The Epistle of James is an intensely practical book for readers of every age. James' original audience had professed faith in Christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs. To address this disparity, James dealt with real-world issues that still speak to us today. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of James and explores the wisdom and practical instruction in James that remain relevant for modern readers.

Did you know that God is fighting for joy, commitment, and grace in your marriage even more than you are? Fierce Marriage is a call to embrace your marriage as the covenant with God that it is—and a beautiful reflection of God’s covenant with us. In the nitty-gritty, in the brokenness, in the daily routines, there is hope and beauty. Because your marriage has eternal purposes—and has the power to change the world.

In today's sexually charged society, embracing God's design for sex and purity often feels impossible. This devotional is your invitation to spend a week with us recognizing God's purpose for sexuality as good, relevant, and whole. We will be honest about our struggles and victories as we set our understanding against a biblical framework. Let’s allow God to refine our inmost longings and discover true hope and lasting freedom.

Gratitude is like a muscle—it gets stronger if we consistently give it attention and push it beyond its level of comfort. Conversely, if we fail to exercise it consistently, our ability to be thankful atrophies. It needs to become a habit. With that in mind, here are seven habits of thankful athletes, mental choices that athletes can incorporate into their daily lives to grow and maintain their gratitude “muscles.”

No matter how much you love your daughter, you can’t be the perfect parent to her—that’s God’s job! That’s why the best thing you can do for a daughter of any age is to bring her needs to God in prayer. Prayer invites the power of God into our daughters’ lives. And the amazing thing is, prayer makes us stronger, wiser, and more peaceful parents along the way.

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.

God designed us to see him, know his character, and let the truth of his goodness lead to deeper relationship with him. Augustine wrote, “Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” In seeing God for who he is, our hearts are stirred to find rest in his goodness. May your heart stir at the revelation of God’s wonderful character.

While making an important decision, have you ever wished you could hear directly from God? The truth is, God wants to give us ideas, plans, and dreams to help us follow the best paths for our lives. Over the next 5 days, you will learn to think in line with your Creator. Don’t base your life on just good ideas. Learn to hear and recognize God ideas.

In ministry, raising support can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. It isn't about money, it's about looking to God to provide for you. He has given you a vision and now you get to invite others into His mission. This seven-day plan walks you through the Book of Nehemiah and how you can humbly raise support for God's mission.

Are you ready to bloom where you’re planted? To finally free yourself to flourish? To live a life that could only be done by Him and through you? In this plan, Jamie Ivey shows that the abundant life you want is closer than you think. It’s right here, right now, in your life as it already is—you just have to know how to take hold of it.

Take this 7-day journey with Jesus where you will open a daily devotional coupled with a scripture photo to enlighten the eyes of your heart. Open your eyes of faith and pray with your heart as Jesus speaks truth to you. Jesus will give you new spiritual vision as He opens your eyes of your heart. "The light of the eyes rejoices the heart!" Proverbs 15:30

In Mark 12, Jesus said that all the commandments rest on these two: loving God and loving others. In this 7-day plan, explore these basic building blocks critical for your life in Christ.

Trade comparison for contentment, self-criticism for confidence, and insecurity for peace! You don’t have to keep fighting to live up to the world’s ideals. Join author Crystal Stine on this 7-day plan that will help you let go of worldly standards and goals, and embrace all your heavenly Father has in store for you.

We’re all tempted to grumble about frustrations and disappointments, but the Bible reminds us of the many reasons to be grateful. Giving thanks helps us recognize God’s gifts and rejoice in the Giver. Spend the next week immersing yourself in Bible verses encouraging us why and how we can give thanks. But don’t settle for only learning about thanksgiving, practice it as each devotional prompts ways to give thanks.

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This one of four plans for the 30 day challenge.

It’s time to move forward but remember...you must focus on a destination, or you will inevitably end up in the wrong place. Where do you want to go in life? What is your personal purpose? In this reading plan, you will learn more about how to move forward with God's help!

Don’t be afraid of God…fear Him! Plan Two in the “Fear of the Lord” devotional series offers a deeper examination of the many gifts, blessings, and promises that come from a Biblical fear of the Lord. Dive into Scripture and see that fear, awe, and reverence of God can bring us to salvation, God’s provision, His tender compassion, His unlimited love, and so much more!

In a sex-crazed culture, we all need to protect our purity. God’s Word gives us the wisdom to beware of sin and steer clear of decisions that can turn a spark into a forest fire. This seven-day plan encourages husbands and wives to be intentional in pursuing intimacy daily with the Lord and with their spouse.

In this 7-day plan, you are invited to reflect upon the everyday joys and challenges of the Christmas season in order to quiet your heart in celebration of the message of the manger.

May God empower us to live with open hands and an open heart, ready and willing to receive all that he longs to give.