Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 10:38

I decided to take a year-long break from social media. It wasn't easy, but the Biblical lessons I learned are invaluable. Regardless of whether or not you ever take a 1-year social media fast, these verses and principles can bring you an abundance of more peace and joy in your life.

This four-day reading plan explores how to RESET, RENEW, REFUEL, and be READY in a competitor’s sport and faith. To learn more about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit fca.org.

What does it mean to prepare the way for the Lord? In this devotional we look at how we can prepare our hearts, our thinking and our environments to be fully consecrated to Jesus, and to prepare the way for him - for his glory to be revealed!

Grab your coffee and dive into the relatable story of Martha! You are invited to share your anxieties with Jesus, listen to Him, and experience His peace. This 4-day plan offers hope to all who feel anxious, worried, or battling unmet expectations. Drawing on Jesus’ teachings from the gospels, you’ll discover His path to peace. Enjoy listening to the Bible in women's voices to add depth to your experience.

A life poured out. We see an example of this in Mary who anointed Jesus (John 12:1-8). In these next 5 days, let us do as Mary did and smash the alabaster jar, so we may be overcome by the fragrance of Jesus.

When you read the story of Mary and Martha, do you feel guilty for being a doer like Martha? What if Jesus wasn’t correcting Martha because of what she was doing but because of her motivation for doing it? What if He is calling us to know His love—as we live out who He created us to be? Take delight in your God-given design in this invitation to live restfully even as you serve.

Did you know that pain can be good news?  Perhaps you have heard or read scriptures which tell you to be joyful when facing trials.  This week we will help you understand a very important aspect of being a disciple of Christ...Pruning.  You need to understand what it is and why God does it so you don't become discouraged on your journey.

Work gives you plenty of opportunities to be anxious. You might worry about getting it all done, about success vs failure, or about bosses and coworkers. None of these anxieties are surprises to God. They all find precedents – and hope – in the Bible.

Have you ever taken on too many obligations, said yes to too many requests, or gotten into a situation you can’t handle? When that happens you might feel trapped, stressed, or overwhelmed. But you’re not alone—God is standing by to give His supernatural help! Let these five devotionals help you learn how to stop, ask, and receive God’s divine support when you’re in over your head.

God’s kindness leads us to repentance, and there is no greater joy than receiving this invitation of freedom to know Him on a deeper level. In this collection of devotionals, Cody Carnes takes you on a journey that will position your heart and help you to experience the joy and freedom repentance brings.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

“Sorry, God, I’m not available right now.” We’d never say that, but are our actions saying it for us? If you’re stuck in a rut, stressed, or anxious, make yourself available to God. In this 5-day devotional, learn specific ways you can be present with God and invite Him to work in your life, and start experiencing the peace, strength, and joy that comes from being available.

Often we feel as if we’re not doing enough. Then we feel guilty because we’re supposed to be having quiet times with God too—but when we try to slow down, our hearts and minds are still busy. The story of Mary and Martha offers us guidance as well as grace in this tension. It’s a story of two sisters. It’s a story for each of us.

Women are commissioned like the generations before us to make a difference in our world, representing the One who came makes all things new. Sometimes we wonder if God has called us to be influencers and leaders. But God’s powerful Word gives us the courage to recognize the truth of His call to women. This five-day devotional is an invitation to rise—with boldness, faithfulness, and grace.

In this hustling world of jam-packed schedules and impossible expectations, true rest and renewal can only be found by submitting to Jesus. This reading plan will help you understand what it means to stop chasing distractions and start chasing Jesus.

If life feels cluttered, complicated, or chaotic, we get it. God is inviting us to experience a different pace and peace. Courageous Simplicity is about learning to fix our eyes and our lives on Jesus Christ. On our own, we can’t do enough or be enough. With God, we have everything we need.

In a world that’s constantly shouting at us, sometimes it’s easy to forget to make space to listen, to listen to what is happening around you, to listen to what others are saying, to listen to the wind and the silence, or to listen to what God is saying. As you go through this week’s readings, our prayer is that you’ll start to explore what it means to listen well.

You prayed for healing, but nothing happened. You expected to taste God’s blessings, but all you can taste today is dirt. You were sure God loved you, but now you’re afraid He has abandoned you. Join Sara Hall as she boldly shares her story of disappointment. You will learn how to taste something other than dirt and come out closer to God instead of abandoning your faith.

This video series is all about patience--what it is and how to live your life with it in order to love and serve those around you.

Do you ever wish you could stop and just take a minute? Most people do. Yet, the idea of taking a pause in our busy lives seems impossible. What we need in our lives is the missing element of white space—short periods of open, unscheduled time that, when recaptured, can change everything. This 5-day plan will guide you on the path to recovering that white space in your life.

If you're a parent looking for doable, out-of-the-box ways to disciple your children, this YouVersion plan will empower you to engage your kids in vibrant spirituality while also encouraging you to entrust them to God.

With all the noise, it can be easy not to be fully present in the moments of our life. These devotionals are designed to develop the practice of being present in your day-to-day life and with God. Inviting Him to be present with you in all seasons, circumstances, and situations. His presence can make an insignificant moment become full of purpose and opportunity.

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, "me time." Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This Soul Care series will explore how to take care of your soul ... the most important part of you.

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, ‘me time’. Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This series, Soul Care, will explore how to take care of your soul… the most important part of you.

You were designed to achieve great things! You are unique in your being, your personality, your abilities, and your relationships. And there is no one else on the face of the earth who can live your life and accomplish your good. So don’t waste your life. Do things that matter!