1. Thessalonicherbrief 5:17

Enjoy God’s Word through the lense of thankfulness. The devotionals in this five day reading plan all stem from commentary by Dr. Tony Evans found in the CSB Tony Evans Bible Commentary.

God has made many promises to you, and He intends to keep every single one. But in today's world, it's easy to forget God's goodness and grace. This 7-day devotional will help you remember His abundant grace and blessings through devotional content, God’s Word, and a reflective daily prayer. This study is from the devotional journal 100 Days of Grace & Gratitude by Shanna Noel and Lisa Stilwell.

Learn how best to pray, both from the prayers of the faithful and from the words of Jesus Himself. Find encouragement to keep taking your requests to God every day, with persistence and patience. Explore examples of empty, self righteous prayers, balanced against the pure prayers of those with clean hearts. Pray constantly.

The Bible tells us that "in His presence is fullness of joy" and that "the joy of the Lord is our strength". Joy isn't simply another emotion; it is a fruit of the Spirit and one of the best weapons in your arsenal to fight against discouragement, depression, and defeat. Learn what the Bible has to say about joy, and strengthening yourself to become a defiantly joyful Christian.