Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 2:6

In 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul outlines "the quiet ambition": "Make it your ambition to live quietly, tend your own business, and work with your hands, so that you might walk gracefully toward outsiders and have need of nothing." In this five-day reading plan, we'll reflect on this admonition from St. Paul and its application to our lives by looking at passages and people in Scripture that illuminate each part of the quiet ambition.

Lyle Wells—author of Easy to Follow—invites leaders to trade toxic leadership for the way of Jesus. Drawing from personal experience and biblical insight, this plan helps you rediscover your calling by looking to the greatest leader in history: Jesus. Whether you’ve been wounded by poor leadership or want to lead with clarity, humility, and purpose, this plan will show you how to become a leader worth following—because Jesus is the ultimate model of transformational, life-giving leadership.

40 Rockets is a short, daily encouragement to help make gospel conversations a reality with people in your workplace (or other contexts). By igniting one Rocket every day you will make substantial progress towards the goal of people becoming Christians.

Your greatest desire is to experience being deeply loved by God. But all of us go through times when it feels like God is distant. Thankfully, Jesus Christ became human so you would know that he understands you and is present with you. This 5-day reading plan will help you feel seen and known by God through teaching you how to bring your human experiences and emotions to the Good Shepherd.

The birth of Jesus reminds us that God doesn’t remain distant. In Jesus, God took on human flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The word used to describe this incredible event is “incarnation.” God came to us—not in abstraction or theory—but in real human flesh. God moved into the neighborhood to rescue us and remake our neighborhoods. This five-day devotional draws from themes in Derek Vreeland’s Bible study Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, to help us rediscover the joy that came when God moved into our neighborhoods to rescue us and our neighbors.

In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart, Jesus is the living center who holds all things in the universe together. In these devotionals, Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how being an apprentice to Jesus leads you into becoming more of your true self as you become more like Jesus.

Christmastime conjures up pleasant images of the baby Jesus in a manger—but the Gospel of John reminds us that that baby was and is much more than meets the eye. At the nativity, the creator of the universe came to live on the earth in the flesh, and His creation rejected Him. Yet those who recognize Jesus for who He is are born again into a new family.

This reading plan serves as a guide through the Advent season, traditionally celebrated during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. We’ll explore the biblical themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, diving deeper into human longings for healing and restoration—our anticipation for God’s new world.

Did you know God is even more invested in your career than you are? Join Mark Bilton for this five-day reading plan and discover how God has created us for work, and how He uses our work to transform us, impact others, and glorify Him. He’s not just the God of your Sunday. Monday matters.

This five-day plan talks about what God has to say about our bodies, our self-esteem, our identity, and everything around that. So, for the next few days, venture with us as we read about what God has to say.

Why get married when you can cohabit? This plan shows how marriage is different from cohabitation by showing the theological roots of marriage. As we reflect on the biblical concept of covenant, we will see what is so valuable about marriage. Invest in your marriage and learn wisdom for relationships from the scriptures.

A 5-day Bible reading plan that gently confronts pride and redefines success through the lens of Scripture. Journey from worldly achievement to gospel-shaped humility, rooted in God’s grace and sovereignty. Designed for students and young professionals navigating ambition, pressure, and purpose in everyday life.

The Apostle Paul instructed the Philippian church to: "Rejoice in the LORD, always!" How is this possible with all the messiness of life? Follow with us as we seek to find some practical ways to utilize JOY to fight through difficult times. In this 5 day plan we will be looking at the apostle Paul's example to learn how to lean on JOY to make us unshakeable.

Lent is more than a tradition; it is an intentional time to calibrate our spirit. In this 5-day plan, we will prepare our hearts and minds to remember Jesus' sacrifice. Through reflection, repentance, and humility, we will walk together toward the cross, rediscovering the cost of our freedom and the immensity of His love.

If you like to birdwatch, you’re in good company. The Bible includes numerous references to birds, birdwatching, and what we can learn about God from his creation. Drawing on the book of Philippians, this fascinating reading plan by pastor and birdwatcher Kevin Burrell celebrates the wisdom we can glean from birds as we pursue a life defined by the gospel.

God made you and your spouse different on purpose — not to frustrate you, but to complete you. In this 5-day plan, discover why your differences are actually advantages, how men and women think differently, and practical ways to understand each other more deeply. When you see your spouse the way God does, frustration turns into appreciation, and what once felt like opposition becomes your greatest strength.

Mama, welcome to Mornings with Jesus. This audio devotional invites you to begin each day rooted in the loving presence of Christ. Through short prayers, Scripture, and Spirit-led, life-giving encouragement, these moments help you slow down, listen, and receive fresh strength from the Lord. Each morning, a mom just like you meets you right where you are, reminding you that you are deeply seen, known, and never alone. As you care for your family and nurture your children, allow Jesus to refresh your heart, steady your spirit, and guide your steps with peace.

This five-day reading plan is based on Revelation chapter 5 and the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, worthy of all honor. Through these readings, we will journey from the tears of humanity without Christ, through the redemption obtained by His blood, to a life surrendered in eternal worship. This devotional invites us to examine our hearts, recognize who is truly worthy, and live to glorify Christ with our entire lives.

You were created to live from a true and secure identity—one rooted not in Adam, performance, or past experiences, but in Christ. This 5 day plan explores what it means to be included in Jesus’ redemption, to be fully alive in His design, and to recognize Him as the blueprint for your life. Discover how righteousness reshapes the way you live and how sonship anchors you in confident relationship with the Father.

The vocations of the characters in the Easter narrative can teach us a lot about how to glorify God in our own work today. In this five-day plan, we’ll look at the work of five of these characters (a rooster, Pontius Pilate, a Roman soldier, Simon of Cyrene, and Christ himself) to draw out applications for our own work today.

Spiritual growth does not happen by accident. It takes intention, obedience, and a willingness to let God shape every part of your life. In this 5-day devotional, you’ll explore what it means to mature in Christ, walk in unity with other believers, discover your God-given gifts, move beyond spiritual immaturity, and live with the humility and heart of Jesus. Whether you feel stuck, stretched, or ready for more, this plan will encourage you to stop spectating and start growing.

A strong community brings hope. This 5-day plan will highlight how crucial having community is. We'll focus on the community we support, which consists of widows, but a lot of these ideas will resonate with many people because we all need a sense of community, no matter our situation.

We often assume being "born again" makes us immune to the darker traits of the human ego. But if Paul warned Timothy that the last days would be marked by "lovers of self," we must ask: Can a Christian—or even a leader—struggle with narcissism? This 5-day plan explores the intersection of the "old man" and our new life in Christ. Discover how narcissistic traits are often the "flesh" on a throne, and learn how to find freedom by trading an inflated ego for the mind of Christ.

Welcome to the table. I mean that almost quite literally. Over the next five days, we're going to sit down together with some of the Scriptures that make up the album “EAT”, and I want you to think of it exactly like a well-prepared meal.

Do you sometimes wonder if Jesus is close to you, even in the messy, broken parts of your story? The answer is yes. In fact, our flaws and frailty can lead us to the God who draws near to the very humanity we so often despise. Wherever you find yourself right now, rest assured, Jesus will meet you there.