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

For most of us, the danger is not that we’ll become bad people who don’t care about things that matter. No, the danger is that we become good people who don’t actually do anything that matters. This 14-Day devotional (from the book, “Doing Things That Matter” by Tim Mannin) will encourage you to dream wildly, live differently, love recklessly, and lead courageously – all practices that matter! doingthingsthatmatter.com

Each day we make millions of decisions. Some minor and some that make a major impact. But all of our choices affect those around us. To make solid decisions we need to be rooted in God's Word and from that flows two aspects that should be at the center of our lives: Wisdom and Worship. This 14 day reading plan uses the Every Man's Bible to help us become rooted in God's wisdom and to live a life of worship to Him.

'Tis the season to be Jolly and Joyful because we have the most incredible, good news story headlining our lives: God came to earth to show His love for us and laid down His life so we could enJOY life with Him! As we enter the season of Christmas, let’s make time to get together and celebrate all the reasons that we have to be joyful.

During a time when there is much loss, struggle, and conflict in our society, it can be difficult to experience the joy that comes from God to renew our soul and strengthen our spirit. Join this devotional that was created by pastors, across the state of Hawaii, to unite together for a time of prayer and fasting for the new year.

Finding the Way to Pray is a middle school devotional designed to encourage students to find the best way to pray. In this devotional, you'll find truth that will help you frame the way you see prayer and guidance to begin saying real, honest prayers to a God who is there to listen.

Often, we are tempted to only take prayer requests to God that have a precedence in history of being answered. But God waits to propel our situations into ground-breaking, history-making miracles, if only we have the faith to ask for that which is infinitely above and beyond human reach. Struggling to make some wild prayers? If that’s the case, this 14-day journey is for you.

This 14-day reading plan offers a safe place for readers to be transparent, honest, and vulnerable, a place to examine their highs and lows, the struggles, the victories in their lives with inspiration and motivation from the Bible. Each of the 14 short devotions include a Bible verse, prayer, and real-life encouragement from Sopha Rush, founder of Live Deeply Rooted.

You’ve got mail—but the return address may surprise you! In this 14-day plan, rediscover the writings of the apostle Paul in their original format: letters to believers like you! Read and ponder these famous passages as you imagine sitting among the early Christians and experiencing their encouragement for the first time! Listen to these inspired words read aloud in the Letters from Paul Video Series.

Sometimes the light of Christ in our life is a flickering candle instead of a burning blaze. We get bogged down by distractions, challenges, the daily grind, and sometimes serious issues. This 14-day reading plan is a fun, honest take on life’s situations — and its silliness.

This 14 day plan is designed to help you see the value that scripture can have in your life. Our hope is that after this plan you will have a desire to read, know, and live out the word of God in your life.

Is God a mystery for you? Are you unsure of what he thinks about you or what he expects from you? Need Him Ministries wants to help you know God. You can speak to a volunteer at 800-633-3446 or chat live at www.chataboutjesus.com. He has revealed himself through the Bible, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. You've found the right place. Click through this Reading Plan to see what God says about us and about the permanent relationship he wants to have with us.

God wants you to be healthy! In this series of messages, Pastor Rick shares how to change your life — your health, the way you think, the goals you set, and the way you treat others — so that you can accomplish God’s purpose for you and bring glory to him.

Step into the wonder of the season with a devotional series designed to guide your heart from the quiet awe of Christ’s birth to the bold hope of a new year. As we journey through Advent, we realise the thrill of hope found in the birth of Emmanuel - a hope we can carry as we prepare for a new year to come. Anchor your soul in the One who came to dwell among us and still leads us forward.

PGA TOUR players share the Bible verses that guide their lives, speaking honestly about the common struggles they face, both professionally and personally – including identity, fear and contentment.  They conclude by offering a consistent perspective: Jesus Christ is their ultimate hope and joy.

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The world can sometimes feel full of disappointments and difficult circumstances. The idea of joy may seem too lofty. Joy is something we choose to see, no matter the circumstances. A joy we choose to feel, even when the world feels empty and cold, and one that shows us we were meant for more than we know. Let's discover the elevated life of joy that is our gift from God.

The word surrender doesn’t have very positive connotations in our society. It tends to be seen as a weakness. However, surrendering takes more strength than you can imagine. We don't need to carry shame, worry, ingratitude or fear around, we need to “give it up completely” as one of the definitions of surrender suggests. I believe that when we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Christ we will find the abundant life promised us in John 10:10. After all, God gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him.

This 21-day plan is a collection of devotions on prayer and is a wonderful tool to develop a deeper relationship with God. Each day features a Scripture passage, a prayer meditation, as well as a closing prayer. The content for this devotional was adapted from: "Peace in His Presence" and "The Bible with Grassroots Reflections" by Angus Buchan.

More than a detox, every woman can take intentional steps to be the image bearer God uniquely intended her to be. Each day of this 21-day plan we'll address hang-ups and choose new habits that invite our souls to thrive. No matter if you’re a woman in your 20’s, 30’s, or 40’s, there’s ample supply of God’s goodness, understanding, and restoration to flourish in your season of life.

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotion plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, you will see God do more than you can ask or imagine!

Gratitude is contagious and as you practice living thankfully, you give others permission to be thankful too. You will take the next 21 days to celebrate the good things in your life, shift your focus from what you think is missing in your life to the blessings that are right in front of you and share the faithfulness of God with those around you.

Take the adventure through God's word and see transformation in your life as you exercise the muscles of celebration. Much is made about the need for a reason to celebrate. To truly understand the Good News is to focus away from striving for personal accomplishment and instead, walking with the Father God, receiving all that has been accomplished through Jesus on our behalf, empowering us for a life of celebration.

This devotional by Christ Fellowship Church is designed to draw you closer to God. These next three weeks will be a time for you to turn down the noise of life to hear His voice in a fresh way. God is on the move and we want to move with Him.

Renew your love for God's house and His people through this 21-Day devotional, written by pastors from Imagine Nations Church.

"He must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30). This is the essence of Biblical fasting; decrease and increase. Saying "no" (decrease) to something good to say "yes" (increase) to something, or Someone, better. As we deny ourselves, it is important to keep our focus on the One we are pursuing. This 21-day devotional journey is written by various people, just like you, from Cornwall Church.