Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:5

In our busy lives, suffering is considered an unwelcome guest. But could suffering really be a blessing from God? Because Christ suffered, we should also expect to suffer as we live for him. God will sustain us in our suffering and will use our suffering as a means to help us grow into the Christian he needs us to be in order to impact his world.

Suffering can be perplexing. God’s people—and even Jesus himself—have often asked the “Why?” question when facing suffering. Scripture pulls back the curtain to reveal some, though not all, of God’s purposes in permitting suffering to enter our lives. Through it all, we are called to persevere faithfully, resting in the assurance of ultimate victory and eternal reward.

While anxiety and stress are a natural part of life, they can become overwhelming, especially for families facing challenges such as serious illness, financial collapse, raising children with special needs, or caring for aging parents. God gave us human emotions, but he does not want them to enslave us. He offers Christians the courage to overcome stress and model his love to a hurting world.

This devotional is an in- depth view into wisdom and its immense benefits in your Christian life. Be it leadership, finding life's purpose, relationships, communication or developing good character, the pursuit and attaining of wisdom is imperative.

Is it really possible for a 21st century young woman to live a life in direct contrast to culture’s ever changing standards? The answer is yes! God’s truth is ours to live out. Come learn with young author Marjorie Jackson how to let your love and dedication to Jesus infuse several different areas of your life.

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

Raising kids is tough, even in the best of circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, real-world parents — who also happen to be staff members at YouVersion — share how they apply principles from God’s Word to this important aspect of their lives. Each day’s devotional includes a Verse Image you can use to help you share your own journey.

From the book, “Pray While You’re Prey: How God Turned my Loneliness and Frustration into Contentment and Commitment,” this Bible plan provides an uplifting look through Scripture during seasons of singleness, bringing   encouragement to you and others while honoring God. This is the 7th, and final, part of the series. Parts I-VI are also available on this app.    

The Epistle of James is an intensely practical book for readers of every age. James' original audience had professed faith in Christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs. To address this disparity, James dealt with real-world issues that still speak to us today. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of James and explores the wisdom and practical instruction in James that remain relevant for modern readers.

This 7-day journey is a continuation of the study "Doubting Toward Faith." More Doubt: More Faith will offer additional hope to those who are going through a bout with doubt. In this study, we will address how doubts can be triggered by social injustices, spiritual warfare, and more. Our prayer is that these two "doubt" studies will aid you in your journey of Doubting Toward Faith.

Everything that has been created on earth by human beings started in the imagination of somebody’s mind. This is a gift from God. In this 7-day study we will learn about the relationship between your imagination and faith. I want to help you unlock your imagination in a way that has never been done before. 

This 7-day anxiety detox is designed to help restore a healthy, biblical mindset by walking through your thought patterns, exchanging fear with faith and providing practical tips for maintaining a sound mind. This devotional series integrates practical self-help therapies and actionable steps to make it useful for you. So you will have real tools for real life. 

Mamas have a multitude of discouraging voices coming at them on a daily basis—lies they tell themselves, lies from others, and more. There is good news, however! God, in His mercy and grace, has provided us with unchanging truths in His Word which are able to combat each and every lie that could ever be thrown at us in motherhood. The truth is, the gospel even applies to mothering!

Social media, our friends, our boss - they all tell us the same thing: You're on your own. Figure it out. But would you ever tell your child this? Of course not! And our good, Good Father doesn't tell us this, either. In fact, God calls us to life together, and with him. Let this 7 day plan reset the messages in your head as you invite God in.

You may be a care provider who impacts kids in care, or a parent who understands that “if it’s not Ok for MY Kids - it’s not OK for any of God’s kids.” Whatever your motivation, God wants to use YOU for His Glory and their Good. Ignite Hope invites you to Stand in the Gap for the Modern Orphan - with this segment focused on children in Foster Care.

This devotional is designed to help you trust that God loves your son even more than you do. To bring you hope when your son has lost his way or is struggling with weaknesses or temptations. To lead you to praise God for his power in your son’s life. As you pray through these devotionals over the next week, rest in the knowledge that your son is in God’s hands.

No matter how much you love your daughter, you can’t be the perfect parent to her—that’s God’s job! That’s why the best thing you can do for a daughter of any age is to bring her needs to God in prayer. Prayer invites the power of God into our daughters’ lives. And the amazing thing is, prayer makes us stronger, wiser, and more peaceful parents along the way.

Got conflict? You’re not alone. Whether within your family, your church, your workplace, or your sphere of friends, peace can sometimes be an elusive thing. Brian Noble, director of Peacemaker Ministries, offers a biblical path to healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and a life of peace in this week-long series of devotionals.

God designed us to see him, know his character, and let the truth of his goodness lead to deeper relationship with him. Augustine wrote, “Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” In seeing God for who he is, our hearts are stirred to find rest in his goodness. May your heart stir at the revelation of God’s wonderful character.

Life demands important decisions from us. Often there’s no room for do-overs when we make a bad call. As God’s Word, the Bible is a reliable guide to help us make decisions that will bear good fruit in our lives. Journey with us as we explore what Scripture says about decision-making so you can be more confident about the choices you need to make.

In this seven-day devotional, Cora Jakes Coleman shows you how to become a ferocious warrior and fight the good fight of faith. Be the winner in every spiritual battle!

One of the very specific commands God gives us is to ask Him for wisdom. This week we’re going to focus on gaining God’s wisdom versus worldly wisdom. And along with gaining wisdom, we will discover a list of other benefits that we receive. God says it’s a hidden mystery until we ask for it and then it becomes life-changing.

Wouldn't life be easier if it was mapped out or we had a satellite system to guide us? God will lead you along the best pathways in life. The point is to learn to first trust God, and then take delight in Him along the way. Don't forget, you're accompanied by a personal guide too! Read more to know which door of opportunity to open.

Through scripture and personal transparency, Ready or Not helps families growing through foster care and adoption to explore God's heart for the fatherless. In both the beauty and the brokenness of foster care and adoption, God is near. This short plan is designed to help you count the cost of God's call to minister to the fatherless and the orphan.

What is the difference between couples whose marriages improve in crisis and couples who don’t make it? In this week’s devotional, we’ll learn from two couples whose marriages grew stronger rather than weaker through extreme outside pressure. Whether you are facing crisis right now or simply want to prepare for challenges ahead, these ideas and stories will help you lean into grace—together.