Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 3:13

One of the things that stays constant in all seasons of life is knowing or wanting to know that we’re not alone in our life experiences. There’s someone else going through something similar or some version of it, so you can take courage. You may even be the somebody a hurting person needs.

In Scripture we are clearly told to pursue certain things – first, because they are important, and second, because without an active pursuit, we will never experience them in our lives. These attitudes and actions reflect God’s heart and will bless your life, but they will not automatically come to you unless you take action to pursue them just like He intended.

A new year just naturally lends itself to new habits and a fresh perspective. This 7-day guide will help you see your walk with God in a new way.

Have you ever been depressed? How bad was it? In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can deal with it.

Easter is a very special time of year for believers in Jesus. This year, why not take some time to journey with Jesus from His preparation, to His crucifixion and His rising? Each day we have something new to learn from the story of Easter, let’s never allow the greatest act of love in history to become dull or familiar.

In Hebrews, Paul invites all believers to run with endurance the race set before us - a metaphor for persevering in faith. You run this race with Christ ahead and with brothers and sisters from all times and all places surrounding you. This 7-day plan focuses on the resilience God develops in you as you train for glory.

The Bible urges us to let go of the past. But what does that look like? Discover how to live with greater freedom and joy as you learn from your past experiences without allowing them to interfere with the happiness, freedom, and confidence that come from living intentionally today.

Do you feel lost? Disconnected? Like you're just going through the motions? This 7-day devotional from Christine Caine will encourage you with the truth that when you don’t know the next step to take, God’s grace offers a way forward. His hope offers an anchor for your soul. And his faithfulness declares that wherever you are now, he is ready to bring you home.

Major losses can sap the joy out of life, trapping you in pain. Authors Duane and Cindy Mullett have experienced tragic loss and understand the meaning of suffering. Together with Dr. David Ferguson, they want to help you find your path to recovery. Based on their book "From Pain 2 Purpose: Rediscovering Joy after Suffering a Major Loss," this plan will help you start processing your loss and forge ahead.

A 7 day study of Isaiah by Heidi Wysman. A look at the prophet Isaiah and the changing era he lived through.

Each day, thousands of choices press for your attention. Our world wrestles with numerous, legitimate social concerns. They all shout for us to weigh in and take a side. Do you ever wonder how things became so complicated? Dudley Rutherford highlights seven passages of Scripture where you’ll find the powerfully uncomplicated phrase: “one thing.” These Scriptures will quiet all the noise and call you back to a simpler faith.

We are often called to endurance or perseverance in the Scriptures, and we agree with the goal; but it seems so difficult and tiring. Can we even make it? These lessons look at endurance in a new way from Scripture, that is uplifting and joyful.

Half-hearted, lazy, who cares? Don’t you hate that attitude? Jesus hates it more, as He declared in Revelation 3:16; but how easily we fall into the deception that makes Him want to vomit us out of His mouth! Let’s look at ways we become lukewarm without realizing it, and how to move with our whole hearts into the joy and security of knowing and being known by Him.

We are constantly bombarded with promises of success, joy and happiness if we just follow certain people, purchase certain products, or engage in certain activities. We easily get betrayed by these empty promises; because they cannot fulfill in us that which only our Creator can satisfy. This plan explores the purpose for which we were created, and how truly empty all of these promises are.

Have you ever been part of a group that spent a lot of time discussing the concept of discipleship, and yet the members did not appear to grow much as disciples? Jesus not only gives us instructions about the nature of discipleship; He demonstrates principles about how disciples are developed. Let’s look at seven principles that Jesus used consistently as He developed the people around Him.

Why does God allow suffering? How can we be joyful in all circumstances? When can Christians expect their trials to end? In this seven-day plan, Alistair Begg answers questions like these by diving into classic passages on suffering from Genesis, Job, the Psalms, James, and more.

Sure, we all want to experience God’s presence but is that even possible? The answer is a resounding yes to His refreshment, healing, and power. Jesus extends an invitation to meet Him in the secret place, no matter if we feel unworthy, over-scheduled, distracted, or distant. Let’s open God’s Word for practical help turning our ordinary into His extraordinary by accepting the most incredible invitation of all.

Do you enjoy watching or taking part in endurance sports? What causes people to push themselves beyond their limits? Or to give up halfway? Does your life feel like an endurance race? It is! In this Plan, we will explore how to train for our individual endurance challenges in Christ.

Revival will never begin corporately until it happens individually. This is your plan to experience seven days of revival. Each day we will dive deeper into a work God wants to do in your life. There will be practical applications, prayers, and scriptures for each day. This journey will incite more passion for your relationship with Jesus than ever before.

In our world where it is so easy to be served, the call of Jesus tells us to rather BE the servants. The key is to keep looking up, keep seeking to please our Lord. Join us as we talk about several scriptures on servanthood, and be blessed in running the race to obtain the prize, to glorify the Lord.

The problem with trying to change is that we often approach it in the wrong way. You see weak spots in your life and want to get better, stronger, healthier. No matter how many times you’ve failed before, God’s power and a renewed perspective can help you make this time different. With this plan, author Debra Fileta will help you reset, trading unhealthy cyclical behaviors for life-giving new patterns.

Have you ever wondered about your purpose in this life? Some seek their so-called destiny for a lifetime and never find it, while others seem to embrace a calling in which they find fulfillment.

Hurt happens even in close friendships, and sometimes friendships fall apart. In the aftermath, we face complex emotions: anger, hurt, guilt, shame, insecurity, and fear. This plan will help you move toward healing and forgiveness (even when forgiveness is hard). It will encourage you to find the courage to open your heart to new friendships and to continue drawing closer to the Friend who will never leave.

Spend a week studying the book of Philippians using the Courage For Life Study Bible. Ann White, general editor of the Courage For Life Study Bible, takes you through key passages in the book of Philippians using the inductive Bible study method found on each page of Bible text in the Courage For Life Study Bibles.

Jesus offers abundant life to those who follow him, but many Christians are stuck in the try-harder life instead. This seven-day study beckons readers into the garden and invites them to listen for the heart of God. Just as plants thrive under the care of a skilled gardener, we’ll move from surviving to thriving as we embrace God’s good gifts designed to help us flourish.