Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 15:9

We are overstressed. Culture tells us to combat our stress by chasing the next happy moment. But the Bible paints a different picture. This six-day plan will show you how you can practically combat your daily stress by making Biblical joy a habit.

Where is real life found? The Bible tells us that we find it abiding in Christ. In this fourth devotional plan from the Real Life series, we are invited to know what it is to have friendship with God. By walking in friendship with Jesus Christ we will receive the love the Father has for us—Agape love. God chose to love us and His love bears a lasting legacy.

Life can often feel unpredictable. What appears to be sure and stable in one season, doesn't always remain that way in the next. In a world where change often feels like the only constant, what can we rely on? In each lesson of this six-day study, you'll be reminded of something you can count on: promises for those who follow Jesus.

As Jesus considered His last remaining moments with His disciples before His crucifixion, He made sure they knew everything that was most important for the uncertain future they were walking into. In John 15, Jesus reminded His disciples that they were created for connection—with God and one another. For them to thrive after His death, they were going to need to learn to "be the branch."

What are the ways of Jesus? Jesus has called you and then has asked you to follow him. How do followers begin to live in the ways of Jesus?

Psalm 23 will be our guide as we walk in the paths of the righteous through this 6-day study. Discover spiritual rest with Amy Carmichael and Hudson Taylor, travel through the valley of death with Corrie ten Boom, and be amazed at the divine protection of Gladys Alyward. Experience God’s miraculous provision for Lillian Trasher, and the redemption of a tribe of killers with Nate Saint and Mincaye.

Ever feel like you’re walking around tired, worried, sad, and just kind of blah? God has more for you—He can give you joy! This Bible Plan will help you choose joy at full volume in any situation. It will help you understand why the Good News of Jesus is something to celebrate!

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the first half of Jesus's words in John 15 and is part of an ongoing series.

Love, some would say, runs the world. Love of self, the idea of love, romantic love sold to us in the movies, love of things, love of success etc. It’s a word that’s used in everyday conversation, used to describe feelings, emotions and relationships. However, somewhere in there we can lose sight of the biblical meaning of love. In this plan we’ll explore just what love really is.

Jesus commands his people to love one another, and in his high priestly prayer, he asked for unity in the church. What does the Bible mean by love? What does it mean to be one in unity? How does our unity with other believers relate to our union with Christ? In this 6-day devotion, discover what it means to unite in love and grow in communion with God.

Men are under intense pressure these days. Could this be a good thing? Could it be God’s invitation to transformation? In this encouraging six-day plan, ex-cop and pastor Anthony Delaney explains that when we get honest before our heavenly Father – surrendering our fitness, finances, family, failures, and friendships – He shapes us into the men we’re made to be with nothing to prove and everything to live for.

Just before his crucifixion, Jesus prepared his young leadership team for their future without his physical presence. He wanted them to thrive spiritually, relationally and in their calling, no matter the circumstances. His words are crucial to whether we thrive or wilt as we encounter the difficulties of life and ministry.

They say loneliness is more detrimental to our health than disease. Yet a military wife will spend some of life’s most precious moments and hardest days alone. But the truth is God has never left you alone at all. We've gathered the stories of military wives, just like you, seeing God move mightily in their lives. Join us to know Jesus more and truly understand what it means to thrive!

Weary: Holding on to God's Word in Hard Times is a six-day devotional designed to help you lean on Christ when life feels heavy. Through daily scripture, honest reflections, guided prompts, and prayer, you’ll be reminded that your strength is not found in yourself but in Him. Each devotional invites you to lay down your burdens, take up His promises, and walk in renewed hope. Each devotional is paired with a calming track from Lofi Sunday & JYFL to create space for stillness, worship, and deep connection with Jesus.

Be the leader God longs for you to be. Take this short, 7-day journey to reset the foundational promises of God both for you and those you serve.

Belts work a lot better if they are buckled, don’t they! It is similar with the belt of truth. Vaguely believing that the Bible is true means that you at least have the belt of truth in your belt loops. But is it buckled? The theme of this seven-day study is that one buckles the belt of truth by fully believing the amazing things God says about YOU.

Is it wrong to want to be radiant? What if the desire isn’t simply a sinful quest of vanity, but a God-instilled hunger to reflect His definition of beauty: joy in God. Could people recognize your joy by gazing into your face? Or has your joy gone missing? In this seven day plan, discover how your joy can be restored, even in difficult situations, by learning to fight for radiance.

Life is hard. For most, it’s hard in seasons. You may be experiencing a tough season as you carry a big burden, be it financial, physical, relational, or spiritual. In the midst of all of these trials that are the suffering of life, God is faithful to carry us through. This Reading Plan from author Bobby Schuller offers you practical steps to finding “Stability in a Fragile World.”

"Where are you, God?" has been a through line in my life story. If you’re feeling a little out of control and crazy, you’re not alone. In the midst of the crazy, God can be found whether you’re celebrating, suffering, transitioning, or bored completely out of your mind. Over the next seven days, I hope to help you engage with God wherever you are. Let’s practice finding Him together.

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.

John's gospel can be broken into four parts: an Introduction (John 1:-1:18), the Book of signs (1:19-12:50), the Book of exaltation (13:1-20:31) and an Epilogue (chapter 21). In this Seven Day study we will study the 7 “Signs” of Jesus, and the 7 “I AM" statements of Jesus, to demonstrate that John structured his book in a way that helps the reader see that Jesus fulfills the ministry of Elisha.

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

“As we choose to crawl up into the arms of the Father,” says Pastor Andi Andrew of Liberty Church, New York City, “it’s there, wrapped within His loving embrace, that we find a catalyst for an avalanche of freedom to take place in our lives. In His presence, we realize whose we are and, in turn, find out who we are.” Spend seven days discovering freedom in Jesus.

Unlike what many people assume, being favored by God is not just a matter of finding a good parking spot, or having a fat bank account, or even seeing your life fulfilled with thriving relationships. It is infinitely more than that. It’s about eternal blessings and riches that are beyond anything you could ever ask or imagine. Come spend seven days learning about God’s favor toward you !

The joy of this world can be fleeting. We can lose it at the scroll of a phone, the offhand comment of a husband, or the number on a scale. But here’s the thing: God’s joy lasts and is here for the taking. Do you believe He’s waiting to lead you to it? Read along this week and see what Holy Spirit says to you.