Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:4

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. To accomplish this we have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture (usually 5-15 verses) 4 times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

Do you believe the gospel? Do you know the gospel? Do you feel prepared to share the gospel? This plan from Thistlebend helps us think through these things and gets us ready to share the gospel while trusting in God's power and love for the lost. Note: The video content is not a duplication of the written content.

The "No More Perfect Moms 7-Day Devotional" will help you free yourself from unrealistic expectations as you learn to view yourself as God has made you. Each of the seven readings includes excerpts from the book "No More Perfect Moms" by Jill Savage (CEO, Hearts at Home) along with Bible verses that will encourage and edify you as a mom.

This is a seven day devotional focusing on our identity in Christ and what that means.

Have you ever tried to get “close” to God and couldn’t stay there? If so, strive no further. Join NavPress author Dave Hickman on a 7-day journey into the freeing reality of your perfect “union” with Jesus Christ.

The word extravagant comes from the Latin, extravagari, meaning to “wander outside or beyond.” It describes working outside of prescribed lines, even recklessly so. The woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume was someone prepared to go “outside the lines” of what was deemed acceptable in her passion to demonstrate her love for Jesus. Read to learn more about a lifestyle of extravagant worship!

You may have heard Hans Christian Andersen’s version of the old folk tale, "The Princess and the Pea"—a story where a prince uses a pea to discover a true princess. There are also P’s in the Christian life. This plan will examine six things that as the Bride of Christ we need to remember about who we are and, therefore, how we are to respond—all beginning with the letter P.

Laura Story believes that “Worship in its very core begins with surrender.” In this 7-Day devotional Laura unpacks what it means to live life with Open Hands. She says “Open Hands is something I’ve been learning on so many different levels. The crazier life gets, the more this idea of ‘open hands’ became the theme that God was teaching me.” In this devotional Laura Story shares her heart on the biblical application of living a life with Open Hands as expressed through the songs on her album “Open Hands”.

Offering forgiveness to others is one of the most challenging, but life-giving aspects of the Christian faith. In forgiving we find healing for our own hearts. When we forgive, we become like Christ in offering undeserving mercy and grace in love. In this 7-day plan, you’ll embark on the journey to healing and restoration as you receive and give forgiveness in the power and presence of Jesus. 

Ever feel tired of pretending to be someone you’re not? Even though I spent much of my life acting on stage, in real life, the pressure to perform became exhausting. I wonder if, like me, you’re eager to drop the daily “brave act.” Are you eager to inhabit the light of God’s role for you? My hope is that these words will become God’s clarion call to your heart, inviting you to shine for the glory of the Bright Morning Star. 

Do you often compare yourself to others or to society’s standard of what it means to be a woman? What if instead, you defined yourself by what God says about you and learned how to battle those creeping lies of the enemy? This plan will help you live each day with hope and confidence in Christ, knowing your identity rests in Him alone.

Are you tired of feeling ignored, passed over, and uncertain of your future? Are you longing for someone to choose you for romance, a school, or for a job opportunity? Do you continue to let rejection write your story? In this seven-day devotional, discover your identity as chosen by Jesus, for Jesus and the incredible chosen life He has for you right where you are.

The God of Heaven delights in you. Is this news to you? He does! In fact, you bring Him immense joy. He longs for you to stay close to Him and and if you'll let Him, your heart and soul will be fortified and restored. This 7 day plan will help you quiet the noise so you can hear the murmurs of your good, Good Father.

Jesus’s invitation is clear throughout the Bible: Trust Me. Trust is vital in our families, communities, businesses, churches, and daily life, yet many of us struggle with trusting other people and even God Himself. These 7 devotionals come from Trueface’s 365 day devotional Trust for Today, and invite you to grow in trust with God and others one day at a time.

Insecurity is a universal struggle among most women today. With endless ways to compare ourselves, our sense of worth suffers daily. This devotional exposes some of the lies that plague our true identity and helps us to identify the thieves that want to distort and limit who Christ tells us we are. Together we will learn the tools needed to disarm those thieves and gain back the security that never should have been stolen.

Mary was a mom, like many women. What can we learn from the heart of the woman chosen to bear the Messiah? Read along as Robin Meadows, author and relationship coach, shares from her experiences of launching seven children and living to tell about it.

It’s crazy how much our dads shape us. No one escapes the power and influence of their earthly father. And since most men feel unprepared to be fathers, it’s essential to seek guidance – from Scripture and from other dads. Radical Wisdom is a journey toward wisdom and insight for fathers, combining principles and wisdom from Scripture with the experience of an older, wiser dad who’s learned from his mistakes.

Knowing your identity in Christ changes everything — from your relationships to your career. Over these next seven days, we will journey through some “I am” statements to help you know and believe who God says you are.

The Reset is a devotional created to refresh you and to help you set your focus back on who really matters, God. Your source. This is a 7 day devotional, created to empower you through the word.

Psalm 40 is the good news that God hears our cries and delights to rescue us. In this 7-day reading plan, ask honest questions of yourself and the Bible and learn how to stay faithful to God amidst painful and hard times. Trace the thread of joy and purpose that comes from delighting in the Lord and the healing that only He can bring to His children.

When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or a fleece spread beneath the evening sky. But Gideon's story is so much bigger than that. This is a story about God and His people—His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of, even through, their weakness.

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he summarizes the Gospel story and its implications and application for our lives.

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 7-day devotional is designed to shift our perspectives on what we consider successful in today’s world, and how we are measuring ourselves in comparison. The purpose is to restore a healthy, biblical mindset about the value of processing deep work, that is often hidden, to have more substance and impact in our lives. I hope this plan will help give you a more grounded, internal sense of security. Enjoy!

Most of us know that heaven will be glorious—we will be in the presence of Jesus with peace and great abundance. But did you know that we don’t have to wait to experience God’s riches? Bestselling author Patricia King dives into Scripture to show that God cares for the needs of His children. He has an abundant supply—and wants to share it with you here and now!