Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 15:17

Christianity is about a relationship with a Person: Jesus Christ. But God’s methodology also includes us—those who get to work with Jesus as a partner and coworker. God doesn’t just save us; he gives us a purpose in life, a part to play. This 5-day reading plan will help you discover the beauty of fulfilling God’s purpose on earth through an authentic partnership with Jesus.

Thinking negatively about your spouse does not serve you, your spouse, or your marriage well. Turn to God and ask Him to renew your mind. This 5-day plan is designed to help you see your spouse in a positive, biblical light as you invite God to work in your heart and marriage through the power of prayer.

In a world rushing to find themselves and comparing themselves amongst themselves, the desperate cry of the human heart remains - Closeness with God. In this thought provoking 5 day Plan, Joel A’Bell poses the simplicity of helping us progress in our relationship with Jesus. Devekut is a Hebrew expression that means to cling to God. This Study Plan will be good for anyone who wants to get closer to God and live a more meaningful Christian life.

The creators of the popular Girls Gone Bible podcast have written this devotional to encourage and strengthen you in your seasons of struggle. It will remind you that God is still present and working in your life, even when you can’t see or understand his plans.

Be the light to the world Jesus intended you to be! This is part eight of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

This reading plan includes six daily devotions based on Sheila Walsh's book The Longing in Me: How Everything You Crave Leads to the Heart of God. Each reading follows the life of King David and focuses on the longings we all have—and how only God can ultimately satisfy those longings.

There’s no doubt that we gravitate to the promises of God. The side we don’t like is the side of struggle when following Jesus. Walking and living for Jesus will bring both great and difficult times. Jesus warns us about these days and the way people will respond to us because of how they respond to Him. Take heart – Jesus hasn’t left us alone– we have the Holy Spirit!

How often do we wish that we had easy answers to life’s difficult questions? A globally cherished author on the Christian faith, Andrew Murray didn't have all the answers, but he knew the power that an in-depth walk with Christ can bring about. His studies led him to insights into topics that still challenge us today, including faith's best-kept secrets. Join us for an 6-day overview of his work.

Where is real life found? The Bible tells us that we find it abiding in Christ. In this fourth devotional plan from the Real Life series, we are invited to know what it is to have friendship with God. By walking in friendship with Jesus Christ we will receive the love the Father has for us—Agape love. God chose to love us and His love bears a lasting legacy.

Imagine meeting Jesus face-to-face. What questions would you ask Him? In this six-day reading plan, meet women from the Bible who encountered Jesus face-to-face. Find out how Jesus answers relevant questions such as, “Will Jesus forgive me?” or “Will Jesus acknowledge my suffering?” and how He offers hope to each woman in the midst of her circumstances.

As Jesus considered His last remaining moments with His disciples before His crucifixion, He made sure they knew everything that was most important for the uncertain future they were walking into. In John 15, Jesus reminded His disciples that they were created for connection—with God and one another. For them to thrive after His death, they were going to need to learn to "be the branch."

Missionaries, pastors, and the average Christian will encounter suffering in their lives and the lives of those they love and serve. This devotion is designed to look at real-life stories illustrating how God uses suffering to teach, guide and mold us to be more like Jesus. By God’s grace, we can glorify God as we embrace suffering in our lives, knowing that Jesus willingly laid down His life for us.

Psalm 23 will be our guide as we walk in the paths of the righteous through this 6-day study. Discover spiritual rest with Amy Carmichael and Hudson Taylor, travel through the valley of death with Corrie ten Boom, and be amazed at the divine protection of Gladys Alyward. Experience God’s miraculous provision for Lillian Trasher, and the redemption of a tribe of killers with Nate Saint and Mincaye.

Ever feel like you’re walking around tired, worried, sad, and just kind of blah? God has more for you—He can give you joy! This Bible Plan will help you choose joy at full volume in any situation. It will help you understand why the Good News of Jesus is something to celebrate!

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the first half of Jesus's words in John 15 and is part of an ongoing series.

Jesus commands his people to love one another, and in his high priestly prayer, he asked for unity in the church. What does the Bible mean by love? What does it mean to be one in unity? How does our unity with other believers relate to our union with Christ? In this 6-day devotion, discover what it means to unite in love and grow in communion with God.

The busyness of everyday life, the disappointment, and heartbreak, the broken relationships that wound us to the core…all lead to tragic forgetfulness. Have you forgotten that Jesus still loves you desperately? Let this 6-day devotional from Andrew Palau remind you: Jesus will never forget you. He's moved with compassion for you. He cares about every detail of your life. He longs to be with you—right now.

Friendship with Jesus is a devotional on John 15:12-17 exploring what it means to be a friend of Jesus over six days. We look at the privileges and responsibilities that come with this relationship.

Men are under intense pressure these days. Could this be a good thing? Could it be God’s invitation to transformation? In this encouraging six-day plan, ex-cop and pastor Anthony Delaney explains that when we get honest before our heavenly Father – surrendering our fitness, finances, family, failures, and friendships – He shapes us into the men we’re made to be with nothing to prove and everything to live for.

Just before his crucifixion, Jesus prepared his young leadership team for their future without his physical presence. He wanted them to thrive spiritually, relationally and in their calling, no matter the circumstances. His words are crucial to whether we thrive or wilt as we encounter the difficulties of life and ministry.

They say loneliness is more detrimental to our health than disease. Yet a military wife will spend some of life’s most precious moments and hardest days alone. But the truth is God has never left you alone at all. We've gathered the stories of military wives, just like you, seeing God move mightily in their lives. Join us to know Jesus more and truly understand what it means to thrive!

Ask any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-day devotional study, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him.

The Seven-Mile Miracle Easter Devotion from Elevation Church and Pastor Steven Furtick revolves around seven of Jesus’ final sayings on the cross. This seven-day study utilizes daily readings and practical applications stretch your faith in Jesus, the resurrected Son of God. For more resources, including a DVD study and small group participant’s guide, visit www.SevenMileMiracle.com.

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.

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God.