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

You might be in a season of difficulties, challenges, and negativity, however, choosing to view our situation with a "glass half full" mindset is so important! “The choice to have an attitude of gratitude, or dwell on the difficulties, is ours. We can always choose the peace that comes with gratitude. What will you choose today?” (The Attitude of Gratitude by Abigail George)

Are you feeling distant from God? Life can get busy, and it’s all too easy to get swept up in distractions that pull us away from our faith. Over the next 7 days, From Distraction to Devotion will guide you through the journey of returning to a close, heartfelt connection with God. Each day, we’ll uncover signs that reveal when you may be drifting and explore practical, Biblical ways to refocus your life and heart on Him.

Explore how a thankful heart transforms every aspect of your life. This series dives into the power of gratitude—how it nurtures humility, peace, and worship; guards against pride and self-centeredness; and prevents us from wasting the gifts and relationships God has given us. Learn to embrace a life filled with gratitude, centered on God’s grace and guided by His Word.

This week, we will explore biblical principles and practical tools to help manage our anxiety and stress in a godly way. Much like how God fed Elijah and told him to rest before He ever began to address Elijah’s depression (1 Kings 19:1-0), this 7-day devotional series will present you with the power and promise of God’s Word along with the practical support of various tools to better manage your own stress and anxiety. Written by Dany Soto.

This week, we will examine different biblical men and learn from them how to equip ourselves to be men of encouragement and invest in those around us so that we can find what we need to get up each morning and continue in the faith! Written by Brad Klassen.

God calls every man to live with strength, integrity, and purpose. Yet many drift into complacency. This devotional challenges you to grow deeper in Christ, step beyond comfort, and embrace God’s call to lead—in your family, friendships, work, and church. Let it equip you to live as the man God created you to be.

Many of us live our lives searching for clarity, purpose and direction, yet we often struggle to find it. This devotional takes you on a journey to pursue God’s plan for your life—exploring what questions to ask, how to gain insight and direction, and the truths uncovered in His Word that will ultimately lead you closer to Him.

About This Week's Plan: This week, we'll explore the first three aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, and peace. These foundational qualities form the bedrock of Christian character and reflect God's own nature working within us. Each day, we'll examine what these fruits look like in action, how they're cultivated, and practical ways to express them in our daily lives. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, emotional struggles, or seeking deeper spiritual growth, these devotionals will help you experience the transformative power of God's love, joy, and peace.

Have you ever felt distant from God, as if your prayers don’t go past the ceiling? Spiritual disconnectedness can happen to anyone, leaving us feeling dry, discouraged, and directionless. We may still believe in God, but our hearts can feel disconnected from Him. Truth is, God will never abandon us (Matthew 28:20). He does, however, desire an intimate relationship with us. In this 7 Day Devotional plan, we explore practical, Biblical steps to overcome spiritual dryness, rekindle our love for Jesus, and experience His presence afresh.

At Hope Church Movement, our mission is to help people find and follow Jesus, walk in freedom, and live on mission. This devotional is designed to help you as you begin to follow Jesus! We believe to get the most out of this content, you should go through it with others who can help you along the way. Please take time to discuss your takeaways and questions with others, and allow yourself to be known, loved, and challenged.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel behind if we’re not constantly moving. We’re pressured to meet milestones quickly, whether it is via our career choices, relationships, or purpose. We also continuously believe we are behind, which causes us to build fast and desire immediate results. But what if God invites us to a slower, more intentional pace? A Slower Life is a seven-day journey that helps us to pause, reflect, and walk with God at His pace.

From an insecure and fearful boy to a brave and mighty warrior to a man with many regrets...It seems Gideon lived five lives in one. This plan explores how God uses us despite human flaws.

The famous, irresistibly catchy tune “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” captures a truth the Bible has taught all along: worry does us no good. In this reading plan, we’ll walk through Philippians 4:6-7 to discover a step-by-step roadmap to a life free from worry.

Do you want God to answer your prayers with his perfect answers? Then join us in this study and learn how to align your heart to God’s and pray with divine purpose.

The Swedish sibling trio LIN D presents a 7-day plan based on their album "Honest To God". Follow along and explore the themes of the songs, how they are honest to God and how you can be too.

Prayer is essential—we all know that—but it’s worth pausing to ask, “Why?” In this reading plan, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons to build a strong prayer life. Along the way, you might uncover some surprising benefits you never expected.

Imagine a life where God’s presence flows through every thought, every choice, every moment. A life where prayer is natural, virtue shapes your days, Scripture illuminates your path, and the Spirit empowers your every step. Compassion and grace turn ordinary encounters into holy ones. This is more than faith; it’s a living, breathing journey with God. Open your heart, awaken hope, and step into streams of living water that refresh your soul, renew your purpose, and ignite a radiant, unshakable joy from the inside out.

The greatest call for Christian moms is to know God and help others know Him, too. The readings in this 8-day plan are selected from the NIV Mom's Devotional Bible, offering encouragement and a wise perspective as you seek to grow in the area of patience and godly character.

All Christians find it difficult to pray at times. The apostle Paul found the kind of spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father that is available to all of us. Praying with Paul leads group members into the Epistles to see what Paul taught in his "school of prayer." In 8 days with DA Carson, you will be exposed to the priorities of prayer, a God-centered framework for prayer, and practices for a more meaningful and dynamic prayer life. 

Your life can be a rolling snowball of constant miracles—one breakthrough, one miracle, one dream fulfilled after another. Here are the seven Biblical keys YOU can use to get your breakthroughs and miracles started!

We must prioritize our marriage if we plan to make it “until death do us part!” After 34 years of marriage, having 4 kids in 5 years, and enduring hardships and teenage rebellion, Roxanne shares her top marriage nuggets to help you establish the priority of a lifelong love.

Christian leaders have a special tool in their box of leadership resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray as a leader, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your leadership.

As Christians, we have a special tool in their box of resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your life.

The journey of an athlete to the Olympics has many parallels to our journey to a closer walk with God. Paul uses the comparison in his letter to the church at Corinth where he mentions a runner's pursuit of a prize. This plan features the stories of Olympic athletes who compete with Biblical guidance. Their pursuit of a gold medal is based on trusting God, not performance alone.

Have you ever felt like your prayers went unanswered or ignored? Is there a reason they didn’t “work”? No matter what your prayer life looks like, it can be easy to overthink prayer or become frustrated. But Jesus’ relationship with His Father gives you an approachable and practical look at a life of prayer.