Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:16

During Advent, not only do we anticipate an event that has already taken place – Jesus’s first coming – but we also look forward to and anticipate his second coming! In this plan, designed to be used during any of the days of the Advent season, we will reflect on 1 Thessalonians as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas.

Our proposal is to share some reflections on the “Lord’s Prayer,” surely the most well-known passage in the entire Bible. It has been sung in verse and prose, recited as poetry, prayed and chanted across many religions—yet perhaps not always fully understood. For this journey, we draw inspiration from an older book by South African pastor Dr. Weldon Phillip Keller. And here I am, Edilaney Gonçalves, writing to you from Brazil!

This year, we want to offer you a fresh way to walk through Advent—by engaging Scripture together. We’ve created four simple plans, each one centered on a different passage that reflects the four themes of Advent: hope, peace, joy, love. Each plan lasts four days, giving you space to linger slowly with God in His Word. You can move through all four plans over the season, or simply choose the ones that meet you where you are right now. Accompanying each plan is a word-for-word Scripture song written by a Verses artist as a melodic anchor.

Skate Church Movement is a collaborative initiative with the mission to create resources that inspire new leaders within the skate community. Adapted from the 52-week Skate Church Movement Devotional, this plan was written by skaters, for skaters. With over 10,000 skateparks worldwide, this harvest is plentiful. We hope to equip individuals to combine their passion for skateboarding with their love for Jesus to impact the world through action sports.

Advent is a time to pause, breathe, and remember that Jesus came, comes, and will come again. Each week prepares our hearts to celebrate Christmas with renewed purpose and faith. We invite you to read, reflect, and share this devotional with your friends and family — because good news is meant to be shared. 💛

This reading plan takes you through some of the themes in Season 5, Episode 4 of The Chosen: The Same Coin. Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus has to say to you.

As God's children, we have much to be thankful for. This reading plan will help you think more deeply about who to thank for all good things--your God.

Not enough sleep, not enough time, not enough money or stuff--this perceived scarcity in our lives is a lie the devil uses to convince us that God is shorting us in some way. This video series helps you recognize the blessing and abundance that God has given you so you can change the way you look at yourself, your life, your relationships, and your stuff.

Good conversations involve both talking and listening. The same is true as we pray. Too often we focus on the how, when, and where of prayer. But better questions are: “How honest are our prayers?” and “How well do we listen?” Each of the 5 days in this plan contains a short audio message (1-2 minutes). We will cover topics like conversational prayer, praying sincerely, powerful prayers, and listening to God’s voice.

Prayer seems like it should be so simple. Yet, when it comes to actually praying, often it feels awkward and complicated. In this 5-day devotional, Embrace Church's lead pastor Adam Weber shares the truth about prayer: how simple prayer actually is. It's like talking. Talking with a good friend. And the best part? Our God can't wait to talk with us.

Viewing prayer as an ongoing conversation with God is a great way to develop a life of prayer. We should seek to move those conversations to heart-felt connections with God. Each of the five days contains a short audio message (1-2 minutes). The guests talk about what they have learned about connecting with God in prayer. We cover intimacy, praise, consistency, praying always and surrender to Jesus.

In the midst of life’s difficulties, joy can sometimes feel out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving, pain, and discontent. He offers life abundant, life to the fullest, life brimming with joy! In this devotional, bestselling author Sarah Young offers biblical reminders that will intimately connect you with Jesus and joy through life’s circumstances. Devotionals drawn from Jesus Always.

For anything to endure, a strong foundation is required. Marriage is no different. The First Few Years of Marriage provides the tools to build a marriage that lasts a lifetime.

Are we raising thankful kids? It’s a constant struggle, but God’s Word gives us tips for putting gratitude back into our family's attitudes! As we model the attribute of gratefulness, our kids will learn life-long lessons. Over the next 5 days, we’ll share tips and activities for nurturing a thankful heart in yourself and your kids.

Being in a season of waiting  can feel overwhelming and purposeless. However, because of Gods love we can find bravery, courage and hope  in the midst of it all. You can discover that the wait has a divine purpose. When you lay it all down and surrender, you learn that you are braver than what you once thought you were.

You’ve inherited lots of ideas about prayer—what it’s supposed to look like, sound like, how you’re expected to do it, and how often you think you should do it. But have you ever thought about how prayer relates to who you are in Christ? In this 5-day plan, Pete Briscoe explores how you can experience prayer in a fresh, new, live-giving way.

The same way winning a marathon requires a high level of physical fitness, we must be spiritually fit in order to run well the life God has set before us. Over the next 5 days, you’ll be conditioned to run this race to win. We’ll face the hurdle of hopelessness head on. We’ll discover how to stay encouraged and keep our fires burning for God no matter what challenges await.

Throughout Scripture, it is assumed that people can talk to God. Engaging in conversations with God was not the exception to the life of His people, it was expected. Prayer shows up in stories and letters as a vital practice, but how do we do it well? This 5-day plan will help you understand what prayer is and how to engage in this life-changing practice.

God has an incredible purpose for your life, and it’s time to discover it. In Infinitely More, Kim Crabill leads you on a 5-day devotional journey to spiritual abundance. Let go of past hurts, replace worry with prayer, enjoy freedom in Christ, and become an inspiration to others. God will meet you wherever you are. Let Him guide you to a life of infinitely more!

Motherhood is hard. It is easy to get lost in the demands of parenting and lose the enjoyment of raising children. The good news is you can find overwhelming joy in motherhood. God chose you specifically to be your child's mother. Reignite your joy as a parent using God's Word.

Life always feels more joyful, more manageable, when we approach our days with a thankful heart. In Christ, we always have reason for praise.

Do you ever get tired of complaining? Here’s the problem with complaining; it ties you to the past. Complaining keeps you from moving into God’s purposes for your life. Complaining gets you right where it got the Israelites in the desert - going around in circles. You can stop complaining! Join me for five days of fasting complaining words. You will reawaken to the goodness of God.

Welcome to God's family! He has taken hold of your life and is transforming your heart to become more like His. But what does it look like for new believers to follow Him daily? What must you do in order to be transformed? By exploring the story of one woman’s journey to faith, you will learn what it looks like to follow and trust Him.

Have you ever wondered whether God hears your prayers? If He does, does He answer them? What should you pray for? How should you pray? This 5-day devotional will help you better understand the relationship between you, God, and your prayer life.

This 5-day reading plan unpacks the hope God promises us in the midst of troubling times...and how through Biblical Truth and a lens of faith, we can be challenged, encouraged, and inspired as sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.