Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 3:19

Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life can be dark. And it leaves its mark—like ashes of grief—in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. In this plan, Darcie Stephens, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries, shares some of her own story of loving those in the midst of substance abuse and how God brought her HOPE.

Who is the Holy Spirit? What does He do? In this devotional plan, you will learn about the Spirit’s work. The Spirit is like a matchmaker, a celestial marriage broker who brings us to Christ. Then, He indwells us, helps us grow in the knowledge of the Savior, empowers us, and makes us fit for the coming kingdom.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Max Lucado’s Bible study Experiencing the Heart of Jesus for 52 Weeks. Just as over time we learn the subtle, familiar expressions of our closest friends, so too we can come to know the personality of our Savior. This devotional is about really knowing him. Beloved author Max Lucado invites you to step closer to Jesus.

If you’re disillusioned with church, hunger for more than dry religion, or simply want to draw closer to Jesus, this plan is for you. Growing up a pastor's kid, Emily Wierenga battled anorexia. Longing to encounter Jesus, she unexpectedly found Him while traveling in Africa. She now offers Him to you. Pull up a chair at the table. Taste and eat this God who became bread. You’ll never hunger again.

You were created to live a life of power. That was always God’s intention for you. Yet many of us trust in our own strength—and end up fearful and exhausted. This week’s devotional explores how to turn to God’s strength, not our own, so that we can endure more than we thought possible and experience more peace, joy, and contentment than ever before.

God designed the abundant, victorious life to happen far more effortlessly than you might have imagined. This reading plan, based on the book Permission to Be Imperfect by Kyle Winkler, reveals how to experience growth fueled by God’s love and grace, not rules and performance.

As you embark on this journey, you are invited into a space where your deepest questions and rawest doubts can find a voice. This devotional is designed to meet you exactly where you are, offer solace and understanding amid your struggles, and remind you that your questions (no matter what they are) are valid and essential in your walk with God.

When we experience overwhelming "noise" in our internal world it's helpful to learn how to discern God's voice, transform anxiety into trust, and enhance our spiritual awareness by recognising the Holy Spirit’s personalised, experiential learning. In this bible plan, you will explore the "Long, Wide, Deep, and High" approach of the Lord's love that will deepen your understanding and application of spiritual truths for transformational growth and overcoming the noise.

Starting over can feel daunting, especially after a big failure or losing someone or something you love. What are you going to do about the very real obstacles that seem to make a new beginning seem impossible? This plan explores the four biggest obstacles to starting over and how Jesus equips us to overcome them with His power and strength.

The feeling might be familiar: the flush of embarrassment flooding your body, maybe a pit in your stomach, or your shoulders feeling tense. Every part of you wants to run away or hide. The feeling is called shame, and it’s not from God. So what do we do with shame? What does God actually think of us? And how can we embrace who we truly are? Join Change Conference in this 5-day devotional where we'll learn to scrap the shame and embrace how God sees us and who He's calling us to be.

In this 5-day Bible Reading Plan, you’ll explore what it looks like to seek various aspects of God's presence in our lives – his wisdom, guidance, peace, contentment, and love.

Preparing parents to faithfully send their children into college and to emerge into adulthood thriving in their faith and thriving in healthy relationships with their parents and family of origin.

We find our footing, belonging, purpose, and peace in and through a relationship with Jesus. You wouldn’t expect a relationship to thrive if communication was sparse, and time together was disposable. The further we move away from God, the harder the distance feels to regain. Unlike our earthly relationships, this is simply not the case with God. The moment we return, we are welcomed with beautiful restoration.

Are you thirsty for a deeper experience of God? God wants that for you as well—and he has provided a way for us to know him through the Holy Spirit. Jesus told his disciples that God’s indwelling presence through the Spirit was (and is) even better than his bodily presence. This devotional is for all of us who ache to experience God in our heart as well as our mind.

Most of us long for the fairy tale, the “happily ever after,” love everlasting. But then, life happens. Husband-and-wife team Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink have learned that the secret of lasting, in faith and in family life, is choosing to endure together, through the challenges and joys of our lives.

God can save anyone. Even you! In Acts, God saves a man named Saul, who was persecuting Christians. Jesus confronts him, and it leads to Saul turning to Jesus as his savior. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

The gospel is for everyone! That message saturates Acts. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

What if, instead of being consumed by our struggles and shortcomings, we learned to stand confidently in the power of God’s perfect love? Scripture tells us that perfect love casts out all fear, yet so often, we live weighed down by anxiety, doubt, and insecurity. In this five-day journey, you’ll discover a deeper understanding of God's love along with practical steps to walk out these biblical truths in your daily life.

Paul’s prayers, written from prison, reveal the depth of his faith and the power of effective prayer. In this 5-day devotional, we explore how Paul prayed—with purpose, faith, wisdom, gratitude, and compassion. Each day focuses on a different aspect of prayer, helping you strengthen your connection with God and align your heart with His will. Whether you’re seeking direction, peace, or a deeper relationship with God, these lessons from Paul’s prison prayers will inspire and transform your prayer life.

Have you ever felt empty? Like you have nothing left to give? What if it is at our lowest that Jesus meets us and fills us? When we come to the end of ourselves, there is someone greater to lean on. In this five-day devotional, Marlena Graves guides us in humbling ourselves and submitting our wills to God by pointing us to the best teacher there is, Jesus.

Did you know that your Primary Purpose in life is to know and be known by God? This Bible Plan is not a list of rules. It’s not telling you to do better. Rather, let’s take a look at a sustainable lifestyle that embraces the Way of Jesus. God wants to know and be known by you.

Mama, start your day wrapped in the love and presence of Jesus. 🌿 Through gentle prayers, Scripture, and Spirit-led encouragement, Mornings with Jesus invites you to slow down, listen, and walk closely with the One who knows you best. Each short audio message feels like a breath of fresh air — a reminder that you are seen, loved, and never alone as you care for your family and nurture your children. Come, find rest, hope, and daily joy with Jesus by your side.

Jesus says his disciples are in the world, but not of the world. This impacts the way we relate to the people of the world we meet. We see this with Paul in Acts 17. This 5-day plan continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Beliefs Part 1 is the ninth in a series of Plans that helps you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. Most new Christians are not looking for a sugar-coated version of the Bible. They’re looking for truth. In this Plan, we consider some foundational Christian beliefs and explore how to respond when you find your beliefs differ from the beliefs of other Christians.

How would your life be different if you could know exactly what God’s will is for you? Would you make different choices, spend your time differently, or pursue different relationships? In the small New Testament book of Ephesians the apostle Paul explains God’s will for Christians. Spend the next 5 days discovering how to live in the center of God’s will.