Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 3:1

You may have asked … How could it be that God wants a personal relationship with me? With billions of other humans here on planet Earth? And how would it work? Isn’t he busy elsewhere, working on things more consequential? You may have asked … Does God even know (or care) I’m here? These are great questions, and the truth will blow your mind. Think bigger.

As Christians, we all make up the Church. No matter where we live or how young or old we are, no matter what our gender or race, together we are the Church. This study will look at four different ways the Bible talks about the Church: the Bride of Christ, the Building of Christ, the Body of Christ, and the Family of God.

In general, people have good feelings about Jesus. But when it comes to God the Father, many are afraid of or angry with Him. Jesus has gone to the Father to prepare a place for us, so if we are not comfortable with the Father, we may not want to go to heaven. I propose that you discover God the Father through Jesus.

A 6-day devotional designed for those raising children with a medical, developmental, or behavioral diagnosis. Beyond Measure seeks to dive into tough topics and encourage parents who are raising EXTRAordinary children.The content in this devotional is taken from the Bible Study Beyond Measure from MOPS, International and Critically Loved.

Some of us doubt our place in God’s family because we feel weak or struggle with the same sin year after year, but that doesn’t deny the evidence of true faith. Do you regret your sin? Do you believe Jesus died for you too? Then take heart! You have been born again!

God doesn’t just love—you. He is love. And His love for you is deeper, stronger, and more personal than you may have ever realized. This plan will guide you into the life-changing reality of God's personal, passionate love. Whether you’ve heard about God's love your whole life or are just starting to seek Him, this journey will help you move beyond theory into a closer relationship.

Based on the book Your Name is Daughter, this Bible plan shows that from the beginning, God created women and men equal in dignity, value, and worth. But our identity as God's daughters has been contested, both inside and outside of the church, and we're left wondering where we belong. Sharing stories of the unsung women of the Bible, beloved author Amy Seiffert empowers you to stand firm in your dignity as a Daughter of the King, exchanging fear and doubt for confidence and faith.

Taken from his new book "A Lifelong Love," Gary Thomas speaks into the eternal purposes of marriage. Learn practical tools to help craft your marriage into an inspiring relationship, spreading spiritual life to others.

Why do women rarely pause to dream big dreams, think big thoughts, or expect great things from God? This is a passionate call to follow God with great expectation for the impact, the challenge, and the blessing that comes from dreaming big and believing that God keeps his promises. Taken from Gwen Smith's new book I Want It All.

Following up a hit anthem like “Redeemed” isn’t easy, but Big Daddy Weave’s Mike Weaver felt there was more to the story, sharing “…being redeemed is more than forgiveness and the fact that our past is taken care of.” In this 7 day devo in partnership with TheOverflow, Mike shares the biblical application to seven songs from the album “Beautiful Offerings”.

There is a very real battle going on for the strength of your soul. It’s time to expose the lies and distractions to find out who you really are—a daughter without rival, in a time without rival, serving a God without rival. Best-selling author Lisa Bevere invites you into an intimate pursuit of God … that He alone might reveal you.

This reading plan includes seven daily devotions based on Louie Giglio’s curriculum Relat(able): Making Relationships Work. This study will explore what makes us relatable to others, how God can bring peace in the midst of conflict, and how we can help restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

This 7-day devotional is based off The Garden, the new album from Kari Jobe.

55,000 college students gathered in the Georgia Dome for Passion 2017 to worship Jesus and get to know Him better. This 7-day devotional is based off the live album recorded there - Passion: Worthy Of Your Name, featuring worship songs from Passion Band, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Jimi Cravity & more!

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the consequences of sin, God becomes your Heavenly Father.  As if that weren’t enough, He throws in brothers and sisters to boot, a ready-made family with eternal ties.  However, membership in God’s family is a privilege that comes with responsibility.

Most of us have a Father Figure in our lives. Some may have been great examples and some may have not even been there. In this study we look at a range of men in the Bible and how they performed the role of a Father Figure.

You may think you've reached your limits, but God has destined you to rise higher. In his new book, Joel will help you to break through your boundaries, push aside your past and experience next-level victory, favor and abundance.

Every morning you have an agenda. You spend quiet time with Jesus, read your YouVersion devotional, and (hopefully) grab a shower before work. The world’s agenda is different. It intends to steal your joy, remind you of shortcomings, and break you down. This devotionals intended to help you reaffirm your restoration in Jesus, daily! These next seven days will challenge you to take back ground for the Kingdom of God!

God has shown us what He requires (Micah 6:8) - to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In this seven day plan, we go deeper into His mercy with real testimonies from Mercy Ships, questions to help us apply God's word, and passages which draw us into His ways. We start with His great love and mercy for us, and only then do we look outward.

Do you have the feeling that no one really gets you—even your friends? Do you long for close relationships, but haven’t been able to find them? Not only does God promise to be close to us, he also provides companionship—and through his church, he even gives us a family.

As you take this journey with us over the next few days, we pray you’ll find encouragement for your broken heart, inspiration for your hopeless situation, and healing for your hurting soul.

This is the first time I have used so many verses in my devotional and it’s because there are so many verses in the Bible about FATHERS! This is a crucial issue in our nation and God knows it. Spend this week understanding our Heavenly Father’s view of our earthly fathers, and in the process become better mothers and fathers.

We'll spend time stirring our affections for God through renewing our minds. Your mind is the gateway to your affections. What you think is worthy of your affections is what receives them. As we grow in understanding of God’s overwhelming goodness we naturally give him our hearts. May you be stirred by the unconditional love of your heavenly Father as his perfect nature is revealed in greater, more transformative ways.

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we read and pray through 1, 2, and 3 John. These works are likely penned by the apostle John, written to a known community of believers and to specific individuals within this community. John wrote to combat false teaching by re-anchoring believers in the truth of Jesus Christ and giving guidance on how to live in love as children of God.

None of us are immune to the burdens and pains of this life. And when we experience them, we just want to know we’re not alone. In this 7-day plan, we invite you to see the God who is with us in loss and disappointment and who says to us, “Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).