Immediately in the first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created light. And further on in the Bible, light is often used as a metaphor for God’s domain as opposed to the domain of sin and death. Jesus even calls Himself “the Light of the world”. Light and darkness thus have an important place in the Bible. This reading plan presents a selection of verses about this topic.

Light and Darkness

This plan includes five daily devotions based on Nicole Zasowski’s book What If It’s Wonderful?: Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate. This study will explore what it means to trust joy and find the courage to celebrate when you have endured seasons of disappointment and despair. We can stay tethered to the hope of Christ by embracing joy and celebration, even when it feels scary.

What if It’s Wonderful?

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church will help you discover a more grateful perspective. Start reading part two of the six-part Stay Positive series.

I'm Grateful

We all know our mission is to bring glory to God. But do we also understand that it is our mission as followers of Christ to “enjoy Him … forever?” When was the last time you simply enjoyed God? Let's interact with our King over the next few days and let Him teach us how to grasp the moment with Him.

Grasp the Moment

Most of us wrestle with fears of the future and regrets about the past. The author of Ecclesiastes reminds us that God calls us to enjoy his daily blessings in the present. As we recognize God as the giver of all good gifts, we acknowledge his control over our lives and our world, so that even in difficult times we can rest in an awareness of his goodness.

Everything Is Never Enough

You can build a better life and a brighter future, regardless of what you are facing today. Hope enables you to soar when you encounter strong headwinds. Hope gives you the resilience to bounce back when life throws you down. Those who have hope are happier, healthier, and more productive. And the best part is that hope can be yours!

Hope Rises: Make Your Life, Love, and Leadership Soar

Brother Lawrence was a man of humble beginnings who discovered the greatest secret of living in the kingdom of God here on earth: the art of “practicing the presence of God in one single act that does not end.” This 7-day devotion based on his unparalleled classic will help guide readers in being content with nothing less than knowing God and feeling His loving presence throughout each simple day.

The Practice of the Presence of God

Some days, walking by faith with delight is easier than others. But Hebrews 12:2 tells us Christ overcame every obstacle to securing our redemption "for the joy set before Him." His delight in saving our souls is meant to be our joy as we believe in Him today. This 7-day devotional provides insight and encouragement for us to settle into God’s grace and seize the joy set before us. 

Live Your Joy Story

A moment of gratitude each day can make a big difference in our attitude, outlook, and state of mind. This devotional helps us focus on Christ-centered reasons to be thankful every day.

Joy