Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:18

Sometimes it's hard to remember that God is in control. Let his Word reassure you in times of uncertainty.

Fear . . . does it have a place in the Christian life? What does the Bible say? In this week-long devotional, John Piper shows us how knowing and embracing God’s greatness propels us into a fearless tomorrow.

Those words you say to yourself in your heart. The ones that discourage and make you feel insecure. You don't have to let them overwhelm you anymore. The Crash the Chatterbox devotional is based on the book of the same title designed to help you overcome the lies of insecurity, fear, condemnation, and shame that have been holding you back.

Are you struggling with heartache, doubt, or doubting God's goodness through a life storm? Are you experiencing apathy or distraction in your spiritual walk? This 7-Day reading plan will help to reveal any doubt you may hold in your heart and will help you to use doubt as a signal to grow closer to God's heart.

Having sold over 15 million albums, achieved 28 No. 1 hits, earned three GRAMMYs and over 40 Dove Awards, Michael W. Smith has teamed up with The Overflow to bring this 7 day devotional inspired by the song Sovereign Over Us from the album Sovereign. This devotional discusses how even through our darkest times, God is faithful and He is working all things for our good.

Recovering from an affair is a slow journey. Once the shock has worn off and life begins to stabilize, you have a chance to think more clearly about the future of your relationship. Get guidance on how to lean on the Lord, find healing, and move forward with this 7-day reading plan. Get resources on marriage, parenting, faith, and more at FocusOnTheFamily.com.

God’s always good, but that doesn’t mean He’s always safe. This Life.Church Bible Plan dares readers to pray three bold prayers: search me, send me, and break me. Dare to start reading today, and your life will take a scary-good turn.

God has done more than we could ever imagine. Follow after the one who gave it all with this Fully Devoted Bible Plan, featuring songs from the 2016 Life.Church worship release. Start this seven-day plan now.

Love well, and you’ll bring health and healing to every relationship. Pastor Dave Willis shares the “7 Laws of Love” found in Scripture and offers practical advice for putting love into action. As you better understand and put love into practice, you’ll experience the beauty of real love in new and profound ways.

Everyday Supernatural explores what the Spirit-empowered life looks like for every Christian. God intended for each one of us to consciously depend on the Holy Spirit and use supernatural gifts as everyday tools. Relying on the Holy Spirit is not weird, full of hype, or something only for certain parts of the Church. It’s for anyone who wants to know God more fully.

End your day by growing in your prayer life, gaining a deeper understanding of God's nature, and developing a more intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. This devotional is based on the book Evenings with the Holy Spirit by Jennifer LeClaire.

It takes a lot of sacrifice and compromise for two people to become one in marriage. Add a disability into the mix and the struggles can seem overwhelming. Physical and emotional impairments often clamor for undivided attention, which can lead to self-centeredness and other barriers. But when a couple determines to keep Jesus Christ at the center of the relationship, a disability can actually become a benefit in a marriage.

Scripture instructs us to draw near to God that He might draw nearer to us (James 4:8), yet many Christians today have a tendency to keep God at arm’s length. In so doing, they never fully cultivate the relationship true faith demands. This devotional examines the seven most common behaviors and mindsets that keep believers from truly knowing God and enjoying genuine fellowship with Him.

Presence Carriers is a compelling call to connect with God’s presence on a deeper level, making it integral to every part of our lives. God is committed to shaping each of us by His presence, according to His purposes. No event or circumstance is wasted in His diligence to form Christ in us. We must, however, be open to embrace change as a constant factor in our lives. 

Jesus promised that we would grow into the fullness of life by His Spirit. To do that we need to keep encountering the basic truths of faith more deeply and profoundly. If we do, there is a vibrant and supernatural life that exceeds our hopes and dreams, as we experience partnership with God, extending His Kingdom here on earth.

The Bible says that when you find a spouse, you’ve found a good thing. How do you make that feeling last? And can you continue growing closer? What does it take for a godly marriage to fulfill its promise? In this seven-day devotional from YouVersion, staff members share their answers to these questions and more. Each day includes a Verse Image you can share to honor your spouse.

Knowing God’s heart changes everything. His love draws us in. His power fills our hands and hearts with might. His redemption rewrites even the worst stories of our lives. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover to greater depths the heart of your heavenly Father, and learn how to live your life as a response to his unceasing love. 

It is my belief that the things we go through are used by God for something greater. I wrote these devotionals around songs that came out of the darkest period of my life. My prayer is that God uses these devotionals and these songs to provide hope and direct you back to where truth resides—in His word. Thank you for participating in the Chain Breaker Devotional! -Zach Williams

If you're facing a spouse or partner’s sexual betrayal, you may be experiencing the same stress as a combat soldier. Sexual betrayal produces genuine trauma. But you're not alone. You're not crazy. You can find healing. I know what it’s like to discover a loved one’s betrayal and I know the freedom of not having to hide anymore. May the truths we explore here bring you healing and hope.

Holy Spirit tells us two things in this plan: "Stand up straight, girl" and "I am your home." He meets us in our fear and in our doubts with a deep message of encouragement and tenderness. Read along this week and be reminded that God is with you, in any season and in all things.

When we deeply accept our Father’s embrace, we will be neither self- rejecting nor prideful; rather, we will become humble and grateful. When we see ourselves as God sees us, we find true freedom. This plan uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to reveal how God's love can change you. Part 1 starts with the son realm of the parable.

Unmade decisions hold power. They pull, they push, they interrupt our days and poke us awake at night. They refuse to leave us alone until we face them head-on and either pick them up or point them in the right direction. If only we knew what the right direction was! This week, as you read these devotionals, remain open to all the possibilities of what that might mean for you.

God has shown us what He requires (Micah 6:8) - to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In this seven day plan, we go deeper into His mercy with real testimonies from Mercy Ships, questions to help us apply God's word, and passages which draw us into His ways. We start with His great love and mercy for us, and only then do we look outward.

Raising great kids is less about our own parenting skills and more about God’s power. When the Holy Spirit lives through us, we model the fruit of the Spirit for our children. In this 7-day reading plan, you'll learn how to cultivate growth in your children and explore practical ways to live out the fruit of the Spirit together.

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.