Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:14

Explore your purpose as a follower of Jesus: to love God and love others. Over seven days, we will unpack the themes of personal worship, transformation, compassion, service, and justice. Each session starts with a prayer to help you focus on the day’s theme, a passage or two from scripture, a thought from a theological perspective, and ways to apply and respond to the reading.

God's love for you and your love for God determine your whole life. Loving the Lord God can cost you a lot. It turns your life upside down. But, you get infinitely more in return!

Our Creator has summoned us to live a life of overflowing and perpetual hope in the face of compromise and deception. But if the demands of life have stolen your joy, “Overflowing” is the plan for you! Featuring the book of Colossians and the faith of the apostle Paul, it’s a wake-up call for Christians in these modern days when faith often conflicts with culture. You will learn who God made you to be, increase your faith, and be inspired to live out your life in Christ with courage and abandon.

Christmas isn’t simply about celebrating what God did thousands of years ago but what He is doing for you when you trust His Son. Jesus is Immanuel, God-With-You, right here and now. Embark on this journey to unwrap the greatest gift.

Our devotional material focuses on the cross and what it means for fallen humanity. The goal is for people to remain faithful to the call God has given us as a global family of churches by continuing to be Christ-centered.

Every year, we gather to pray and fast so that we can hear from God and follow what He says. As believers of Christ, may the finished work at the cross be at the center of everything we say and do. This family devotional is designed for parents with children ages two to twelve.

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.

We all work with challenging people: negative Nancies, belittling bosses, vendors and co-workers who can’t seem to meet a deadline, etc. What does Scripture say about how we can glorify God as we resolve conflict and pursue peace with the most difficult people we work with? Join me as I share seven answers to that question over the next few days.

How to Deal with Complicated People is a 7-day YouVersion devotional by Ryan Leak designed to help readers navigate challenging relationships with wisdom, grace, and humility. This devotional explores practical and biblical strategies for understanding others, embracing differences, and handling conflict while fostering peace. Each day invites readers to reflect on their own complexities, reframe their perspective on difficult people, and align their actions with God's love and forgiveness. Through scripture, prayer, and actionable insights, this devotional equips readers to approach complicated relationships with empathy and purpose, ultimately pointing to God’s transformative power in human connections.

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.

There is only one way to God and it's through Jesus. But in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. In the month of May, we are focusing on connecting with God through Expression. Expression is encountering God’s presence and communing with Him while creating. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you would walk away understanding the importance of Expression and be equipped to connect with God through Expression.

This seven-day series is a healthy dose of practical and spiritual considerations for your mission trip. The second part in the “Mission Trip Checkup” series, it is applicable for groups or individuals on any type of mission trip. It is intended to help team members refocus each day on what’s important during their mission trip, from spiritual truths to practical considerations.

About This Week's Plan: This week, we'll explore the middle three aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit: patience, kindness, and goodness. These qualities reveal Christ's character in our interactions with others, especially during challenging circumstances. Each day, we'll examine what these fruits look like in practice, how they're developed through life's difficulties, and practical ways to express them in our relationships. Whether you're dealing with difficult people, feeling worn down by waiting, or seeking to make a positive impact, these devotionals will help you cultivate the patience, kindness, and goodness that reflect Jesus to the world.

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.

God’s Spirit dwells within you—filling you with His power to live out God’s purpose! He is like the very breath of life in your lungs, leading you to live a fruitful life. Join Andrew and Wendy for this 7-day series and begin to experience a thriving life with the Holy Spirit.

The life of faith is not meant to be lived in isolation. As followers of Jesus, we are part of a community, diverse in our preferences and purposes, but unified by Christ. Join this 7-day devotional with Andrew and Wendy Palau, and let God reveal your belonging and purpose in the family of God.

God has something to say to you. Would you like to hear it? The Bible is called God's Living Word, and it has the power, through the Holy Spirit, to renew our minds, guide us in God's ways, and help us to see God clearly. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau on a 7-day journey of exploring the goodness of God's word.

In this plan, we'll focus on the practical application of all nine aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit in daily life. We'll explore how to overcome common obstacles to spiritual fruitfulness, how these qualities work together in various contexts, and how to maintain spiritual growth over the long term. Whether you're seeking to apply these qualities in challenging relationships, workplace ethics, family life, or personal spiritual disciplines, these devotionals will help you move from understanding to implementation, becoming a living demonstration of Christ's character in the world.

How can a man support his wife, child, or loved one struggling with mental health? As men, when we feel ill-equipped, we can be tempted to disengage, even when our family needs us most. Out of a lengthy journey supporting his wife’s mental illness recovery journey, Doug shares Scriptures that have brought hope to his family’s darkest seasons. Each day’s devotional also shares some hard-learned lessons to encourage, provide insights, and strengthen hope. May God’s Word and the fellowship of this plan equip you to carry hope for your loved one until they can hold it themselves.

We often need words that speak to where we are and affirm where God is as we wait in hope. This five-day devotional offers short poetic prayers inspired by the Psalms. These prayers, from Ronnie Martin’s devotional "In the Morning You Hear My Voice," give words to the groanings of your heart and are filled with daily reminders of God’s promises. Be encouraged that he will never leave or forsake you and always hears your prayers.

New Expanded + Updated version with 10,000 + previous completions! Not sure how to pray for someone? This plan uses the Fruit of the Spirit as a powerful guide to help you pray with purpose, love, and clarity—right from where you are. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when trying to pray for someone—whether it’s family, a friend, or even an enemy. By offering a clear and powerful framework for intercession, readers will discover how they can utilize Scripture to deepen and direct their prayers, equipping them to pray with greater purpose, love, and effectiveness for others.

The world is hungry for hope, and God has placed you here to deliver it. Every conversation, every gesture, every decision can be a spark of His presence. You don’t need perfection or fame: just a willing heart. Step into your calling as salt and light. Speak with love, act with courage, shine with faith. Your life can awaken, protect, and illuminate. Today, let God’s power move through you, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary acts of transformation that echo far beyond what you can see.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2017, "Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us," is inspired by verses from the Second Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 5. The resources for the week have been prepared by members of different churches in Germany.

Strong blended families aren’t the result of some magic pill or a single prayer. Strong blended families require application of the Word of God, willingness to work toward growth, and the ability to apply the wisdom of God in situations! As you read through the Better than Blended 8-Day Devotional, you will find tools that will enhance your blended family experience, strengthen your blended family and marriage, as well as help you to become more intentional with working toward unity and oneness.

As followers of Jesus we believe that God is love, but oftentimes our ability to love others is an extreme challenge. Maybe that’s because love isn’t just a feeling or a strong emotion. Love is a Person. Take a journey through 1 Corinthians 13 and discover the Person of love and how, through Him, we can better love others.