Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

If you’re a golf fan, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the lives of some of the sport's most accomplished figures. From Master champions like Zach Johnson, Bernhard Langer, and Bubba Watson to PGA Tour winners like Aaron Baddeley, Ben Crane, and Webb Simpson, Museum of the Bible’s reading plan shares the Bible verses that saw them through some of their biggest victories and most difficult moments. The plan includes seven stories that highlight the role of the Bible in professional golf.

My passion is to see ordinary followers of Jesus grow into natural prayers who talk to God, listen to God, and interact with God at all times, in all places, through all circumstances. To do this, we will all need to learn how to pray with our eyes wide open, our ears wide open, our hearts wide open—our lives wide open! Come spend seven days learning how.

If you’re a fan of women's sports, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the lives and careers of some of the greatest female athletes and coaches. From coaching legends such as Kay Yow and Sherri Coale to Olympic gold medalists such as Serena Williams, Missy Franklin, Jean Driscoll, and the 2016 U.S. Gymnastics Team, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to victory and consoled them in defeat.

God has helped women from every walk of life learn how to draw spiritual strength from the kingdom within so that they could face the hard circumstances that surrounded them. The women in this book knew how to empty themselves of all worldly preoccupations, to relax into, and breathe in, His very presence. They knew what it meant to find the secret place of rest that only comes with Him. 

In a world that can seem meaningless at times—especially in midlife—God offers perspective that anchors us, renews us, and propels us into fulfillment, mission, and service. Drawing on the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, HOPE International President Peter Greer and Willowdale Chapel Senior Pastor Greg Lafferty offer insight for fresh clarity and purpose.  This plan is based on 40/40 Vision by Peter Greer and Greg Lafferty. Learn more at www.ivpress.com/40-40-vision.

Prayer is a critical part of the life of every Christian. Through prayer we encounter and are encountered by God. This 7-day reading plan based on Brian Sutton's Conversation with God will encourage readers to encounter God through prayer in fresh new ways.

Raising kids is tough, even in the best of circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, real-world parents — who also happen to be staff members at YouVersion — share how they apply principles from God’s Word to this important aspect of their lives. Each day’s devotional includes a Verse Image you can use to help you share your own journey.

Bible Reading Plan to Celebrate Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Day is almost here! It all started in the 17th century among Christian families in the USA. They chose the fourth Thursday in November to thank God for his blessings on each and every day. Thanksgiving celebrations are spreading to other countries. Christians in general, families, churches and Christian organizations get together to thank God for his blessings. God’s Word teaches us and encourages us to be grateful. So, get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, and follow this Bible reading plan. May the Lord be with you along the way! 

It can be intimidating to come to God in prayer. Feelings of shame, guilt, and fear will prevent you from experiencing the freedom found in God if you allow it. NO PRAYER, NO POWER, is a prayer devotional that will teach you to come to God with boldness, forgiveness, and thanksgiving in your heart. Prayers are written to help you decree and declare blessings over your life. These prayers are perfectly designed for the imperfect person. 

Did you know that the word ‘gospel’ simply means good news? So why then, does it often not sound like good news when we share it? Rend Collective decided to create an album centered around the simple idea that good news should BE good, especially the good news of Jesus! Read along with this 7-day devotional and be inspired to go out and share the true good news of Jesus.

We all have a sense that prayer is important, but few of us are actually taught to pray. What does it mean to pray? How does one do it? Prayer shows up in stories and letters as a vital practice, but how do we actual do it well? This seven day plan will help you understand what prayer is and how to engage with this life-changing practice.

While most people knew Billy Graham as a world-renowned evangelist, Franklin Graham knew him in a different way: as a dad. In this seven-day plan, Franklin explores the many lessons he learned from his father and the lasting impact those lessons have had on his life. 

The purpose of this devotional is to motivate you to return to prayer and challenge you to pray boldly and consistently for seven days. As you embark on this journey to reignite your prayer life, I pray that God would open your heart so that prayer becomes an essential part of your life. I truly believe that one week from now your life and the lives of those you love will be changed!

This 7-day devotional is designed to remind you of the powerful God we serve. Each day is structured around the four steps of prayer: praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession, with a fifth section, petition, to pray scripture for yourself. Each day offers new opportunity to talk to God. We pray this devotional encourages God’s peace and power to flow through you so that you can share the love of Christ with others.

Paul’s instructions in Ephesians 6:10–18 to take up the whole armor of God is one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible. In this seven-day reading plan based on the Overcomer book and small-group curriculum, Dr. David Jeremiah shows how you can equip yourself with each piece of this spiritual armor to confront the daily challenges in your life. You will see how God has given you all the tools you need to live in victory and be an Overcomer!

Experience the love and joy of the Lord in your trial. When you are in a trial that goes on and on do you lose heart? Do you feel as though you are being punished, forgotten, or even forsaken? These five steps can help you not only survive but also find joy and strength.

Deployment is always challenging for a military family. From setting priorities to parenting to prayer to protection. But when deployments end, some struggles are just beginning. There are time-tested ways you can prepare your marriage for what has become a necessary part of a military career. We have compiled definite steps you can take now to address the challenges you are facing and face reintegration with confidence. Use these seven days of encouragement as you reintegrate after deployment!

As a Catholic Christian man there are certain practices such as prayer, Mass, and Scripture reading, that will make your life richer and will draw you closer to Jesus and your community of faith. Written by Stephen Binz based on teachings by Bishop Thomas Olmstead of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

This devotional is designed to help you trust that God loves your son even more than you do. To bring you hope when your son has lost his way or is struggling with weaknesses or temptations. To lead you to praise God for his power in your son’s life. As you pray through these devotionals over the next week, rest in the knowledge that your son is in God’s hands.

This plan looks at a vital spiritual practice to all seeking growth in God: tilling the soil of the heart. God longs for us to till the soil of our hearts that we might be receptive to the seed of his word and bear fruit. May your heart become responsive to the presence, will, and love of God as you cultivate good soil with the help of the Holy Spirit.

When the word prayer comes to our minds, we probably have a picture of what that looks like. Regardless of your background, you probably have some prior experience with the concept of prayer. In this 7-day plan, we’ll dive deeper into what prayer looks like and how we can incorporate practices that will help us begin an ongoing conversation with God that will last our entire lives.

God has made many promises to you, and He intends to keep every single one. But in today's world, it's easy to forget God's goodness and grace. This 7-day devotional will help you remember His abundant grace and blessings through devotional content, God’s Word, and a reflective daily prayer. This study is from the devotional journal 100 Days of Grace & Gratitude by Shanna Noel and Lisa Stilwell.

It’s difficult not to compare ourselves with others. Add in the pressure to look a certain way, and you’ve got a recipe for negative effects on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. So, what should we do when we find ourselves grappling with these kinds of thoughts? Learn from others’ experiences and how they’ve seen God at work in their lives in this Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

This seven-day reading plan features excerpts from Barbara Moon's book, Living Lessons on Intimacy with Christ. Learn how to talk with God and pray for others. Have you ever felt that God doesn't answer your prayers? Come on this journey as we discover more about prayer.

‘Rooted In Christ’ is a Bible plan aimed to help us understand more of what it means to be rooted, built up, and established in Christ. Through these 7 days, we’ll take a journey through a few of the essential topics and tools that will help deepen our roots in Christ.