Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Zephaniah 3:17

Every journey of faith begins with a first step. The Starting Line is for athletes, coaches and new believers who are ready to take the first step in their relationship with Jesus Christ. This 7-day reading plan explores the basics of the gospel and encourages growth through prayer, Bible reading, community and accountability. Ready? Take your place at the Starting Line!

Need to move a mountain? Intercessory prayer is your invitation to speak to God what His Spirit imparts to you in prayer time. Intercessory prayer gives us access to the secret places of God’s heart so that we partner with Him in bringing the kingdom of heaven down to earth on behalf of one another. Join me this week as we experience renewed prayer intimacy with our Father in Heaven.

We'll spend time stirring our affections for God through renewing our minds. Your mind is the gateway to your affections. What you think is worthy of your affections is what receives them. As we grow in understanding of God’s overwhelming goodness we naturally give him our hearts. May you be stirred by the unconditional love of your heavenly Father as his perfect nature is revealed in greater, more transformative ways.

As a woman, have you ever felt invisible, unheard, or unneeded? Have you ever wondered how Jesus sees you? In this 7-day plan, author Laynie Travis takes an up-close-and-personal look at six women in the Bible who were radically transformed by a face-to-face encounter with Christ. Through their stories, discover how Jesus wants to interact with you today: He loves you. He values you. He’s the God who sees you.

Are you a father? Want to know more about God, your heavenly Father? I’d love to share with you some recent lessons I learned from interacting with my young son. If you’re a dad yourself you’ll probably relate to these stories. As you read, you’ll see the analogy in each story and feel the power of God as your Father. Then let the daily Bible readings drive the lessons home.

We’re not perfect. In fact, we mess up on a regular basis. How can we be certain of salvation or even pleasing God if we continue to fall short so often? This plan reminds us that we don’t have to FIND God... because He isn’t lost or hiding. Rather, He pursues us and is right there when we choose to look.

After a decade of alcoholism and now 15 years of sobriety, John Elmore knows what it's like to hit rock bottom and to be thrown a lifeline. In "Freedom Starts Today," you will find your lifeline. Grounded in Scripture and the practice of daily surrender, you’ll break the cycle of sin, struggle, and addiction and find your identity in the promises of Jesus—one day at a time.

Raising Joy-Filled Kids plan offers 7 invigorating lessons to reflect on what Scripture and brain science say is essential for relationships: glad-to-be-together joy. In John 15:11, Jesus prayed our joy would be full while brain science says 4 key habits grow more mature children and lead to joyful parents. Each day of this plan offers practice steps to apply what you are learning.

The Bible gives a full-color picture of a God who is moved by emotions like yearning, love, and compassion. Our emotions reflect the emotional qualities of our Creator, who made us in His image. Discover how feelings have a vital place in any believer’s life, not just in those who have a more sensitive nature due to their personalities—impacting our relationships, our wholeness, our decisions, and our prayer life.

The question of identity is one that has plagued humankind through the ages. Our understanding of this all-important question is often the result of what we have been told by our parents, family, teachers, and friends. Words that people have spoken to us, tend to define our understanding of ourselves. But should they? Explore what the Bible says through this plan from Find Rest My Soul by Preethi Alice Jacob.

What does it take to keep your marriage strong for the long run? In Part 4 of The Marriage Talks, Kris Langham searches the Bible to find the keys to making it last, with a clear explanation on joy and honor, plus a compassionate discussion of Jesus’ teaching about divorce. With engaging audio and practical discussion questions, The Marriage Talks is perfect for marital or premarital couples and small groups.

Feel God's arm around your shoulders as you read this 7 day plan which speaks to our brokenness, fear, and worry about our futures. The truth is God wants to carry these weights for us and replace them with something so much better - his love and perfect peace. May you be relieved of your burdens as you journey through the week.

Join Maverick City Worship and Kirk Franklin for a 7-day devotional as they show you the heart behind their new album, Kingdom. The album tackles topics like fear, blessing, and diversity while pointing you to what scripture says about it. Listen to the album and dive into scripture!

No one this side of heaven is perfect so it shouldn't surprise us that our parents aren't perfect. When we become adults, reflecting on how they fell short can be painful. The good news? We have a perfect parent in God and he wants to heal our hurts. Enjoy this 7 day plan as you receive God's good, perfect love.

Welcome to adulthood and all the challenges, opportunities, and adventures it brings! You have so many more options, and the possibilities are endless. It can be fabulously freeing – but also incredibly overwhelming. Especially when you realize your decisions now have a real and lasting impact on your future. Full of life hacks, how-tos, fun stories, and practical advice to show you how to navigate this exciting new stage of life, this 7-day Bible reading plan is here to help.

Miracles happen around us, but do we believe they can happen to us? How can you open your eyes and see the miracles which God brings to you every day, in the good, the hard, and the unbearable? You are invited to look up and around and see the goodness and faithfulness of God’s miracles in your life.

If God were standing right next to you, what would you ask him? A big and powerful God who you can't see can be confusing, but he loves to help you understand. In this 7-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8-12, you'll learn who God is, how much he loves you and how you can follow His plan for your life.

If God were standing right next to you, what would you ask him? So much about God can be confusing but incredibly beautiful when we let Him help us to understand. In this 7-day devotional, designed specially for teens, you'll learn who God is, how much he loves you and how you can follow His plan for your life.

Jesus offers abundant life to those who follow him, but many Christians are stuck in the try-harder life instead. This seven-day study beckons readers into the garden and invites them to listen for the heart of God. Just as plants thrive under the care of a skilled gardener, we’ll move from surviving to thriving as we embrace God’s good gifts designed to help us flourish.

After an accident left her confined to her room in constant pain for the last twenty years of her life, Amy Carmichael penned countless precious letters to her friends. Compiled in the book Candles in the Dark, her letters share her intimate walk with Christ, offering encouragement and hope to those experiencing illness. Let these words of strength and comfort light your path today like candles in the dark.

The phrase “The day of the Lord” appears many times in the Bible. For the writers of the Bible, the expectation of this day played an important part in the way they lived their lives. In this plan, we will discover how the meaning of this phrase can shape our life and view of God. We will learn the importance of living our life in expectation of this day.

Loving others can be messy. Chances are you are no stranger to heartache and disappointment when it comes to your relationships. Maybe you’ve even experienced this hurt spreading into your relationship with God. You feel disconnected and aren’t experiencing His love like before. This devotional will help you discover the wholehearted love you’ve always wanted with God and others; love that allows you to be fully safe, seen, and known.

When we’re feeling down or lost, we all need a reminder of God’s love and guidance. Who better to turn to than a grandmother? Join Marietta Terry in this heartening 7-day plan in which she shares tried-and-true wisdom passed down through generations. Enjoy comforting messages, uplifting prayers, and questions for reflection to inspire you on your journey.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient -love is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

This delightful devotional will encourage you with a little piece of heaven on earth. Those rare moments you have to quiet your heart and mind, fully focused on the heavenly Father—the Giver of all of life’s blessings. Each relevant devotional reading, complemented by inspiring scripture selections, will refresh and rejuvenate your spirit.