Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:8

A devotional about the infallible love of God.

Would you agree that a godly relationship is rare? We often hear about the need for our romantic relationships to be godly, but have you ever thought about whether or not all of your relationships are godly? As Christ followers, we're called to walk in His example. This week, we will explore some relationships that don't get enough attention, and how to strive for godliness in each of them.

How can we show love to others in our sport? We express supportive and obedient kinds of love to our teammates, athletes and children. But, as we compete, it’s vital to remember the love we see in John 3:16, demonstrated in the New Testament, for without it, our relationships, our sports and our lives would be meaningless. Dive into this plan today to remember our highest purpose for competing.

Because of Jesus, God loves you. He is the God of love, who loved you first.

Are you wondering how to find the one God wants you to spend your life with? Asking yourself if you would marry yourself, is a good place to start. Are you willing to focus on becoming “the one” in order to find “the one”?

When we experience sexual abuse, it has the potential to shatter and steal most of who we are. This pain can linger for years with us and rob us of a full, healthy, and whole life. But letting go and forgiving those who have hurt you is possible. Beating Your Shame the Jesus Way will not only bring freedom to your soul but will flood your life with a supernatural love for those around you. It is this incomprehensible love that will change the course of your life forever.

A godly, single woman’s journey to finding a loving relationship intertwines with the principles of the acronym S-T-E-P. Join this four-day devotional to learn how to find love, joy, purpose, and fulfillment. By embracing these concepts, you will trust in God’s plan and timing as you prepare to attract the love and purpose partner you desire.

Worship through each week of Advent with us in scripture and song. Come along as we study what it means to embrace Advent Hope, Peace, Love and Joy in anticipation of Christ's birth and ultimate return.

This 4-day plan will give you a theological foundation for loving God and others at work as well as practical steps for each day. We offer ways to wrestle with key scripture passages, anchor yourself in God’s presence, and experiment with ways to live out God’s love at work.

Is your relationship with the Lord in a dry place? This plan from Thistlebend Ministries will help you renew your focus on the source of true love and abundant life and unlimited refreshment!

Life is like a game or a race. Sometimes we don’t do well, but with God beside us we can keep going and not give up. This reading plan helps children spend time with God, reading the Bible and hearing from him: great life skills! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

This devotion is a practical study to see who God is and how we can reflect the same character of God in our life. We are created in the image of God and we need to live lives that reflect God in us. We desire our children to take after us. In the same manner, our heavenly Father wants us to take after Him.

These daily readings will guide readers through essential areas that are in need of honest conversation to teach couples how to take their communication from superficial to super-intimate in order to build healthy, lasting relationships. This devotional is based on the book Honey, We Need to Talk by David Clarke.

In the midst of hurts, challenges of subservient status, insecurities and longing for love and acceptance, the Women of the Bible reveal the current quandaries of today’s women.  Separated by ages past, their emotions were real and their ordeals just as relevant now.  As in the author’s life, let the Women of the Bible bring you to a place of healing, encouragement, self-examination and affirmation of God’s love for you

Caring for the needs of individual people was very important to Jesus. We see how He healed people, met with outcasts and showed love to children. Scripture clearly shows Jesus’ compassion. Each of the five devotionals contain a short audio message (1-2 minutes). The guests share about seeing needs, looking for opportunities and giving their time. You too can be a loving friend that makes a difference to someone.

In the world, Love has become so misunderstood and misused by not only the people of the world but also by believers. Love has lost its value and significance to many, but as you read through this plan, I pray that you will have a revelation of what Love is and its true meaning.

Acclaimed writer and pastor Jared C. Wilson reveals how God has a plan for you that involves doing the ordinary, mundane stuff of life in a supernatural way. Would it change your life to know that there is a way to live your everyday life supernaturally? Most of us would say “yes,” and Jared C. Wilson’s new book reveals how. For the homemaker wondering how to get through the stress of washing dishes and making meals nobody seems to appreciate; for the cubicle jockey punching her time-card every day wondering if what she does really matters; for the teacher or leader wondering if he is making an impact; for the student afraid of the future; for every believer struggling to get through daily life, Supernatural Power for Everyday People offers the hope of meaning and purpose, and also the promise of power. We can get beyond just “getting by." We can prevail and live a life of far more joy, contentment, and peace than we ever thought possible. A practical book written in a devotional tone, Supernatural Power for Everyday People shows readers how to rely more fully on the power of the Holy Spirit for growth and satisfaction in their lives.

Most of us are naturally impatient and hate to wait for anything. In these uncertain times, however, our expectations are often dampened by things completely out of our control, so we are often forced to spend time reflecting on what might have been. Author Eleanor Watkins guides us through a five-day plan which will help you discover the joy of waiting for everything to come in it's right season.

Are you feeling stuck? I believe that today is the day God made for you to take a risk, to make a change. That might mean something simple: recognizing divine moments, choosing to believe God over your doubts, taking action instead of complaining, or opening your eyes to those around you. However you choose to live intentionally today, this is the day to become more of the person God created you to be.

This 5-day reading plan on building a closer relationship with the Lord will remind readers that they are deeply loved. Each day features thoughts on a specific theme (such as overcoming anxiety, renewing your mind and trusting God) and ends with a prayer and a Scripture verse. The content for this reading plan is based on Nina Smit’s “When Joy Escapes Me”.

This study will look at how the restorative nature of God can change our marriages.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the nineteenth part "The Apostles' Teaching." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

What’s holding you back from living out your identity as a woman of God? Many women feel conflicted about Jesus’s calling on their lives because a woman loving God beyond her heart and soul, with her mind and strength, can be thought of as crossing some line or unspoken boundary. In this 5-day devotional, author Kat Armstrong challenges you to discover the joy and freedom of being all-in for Jesus.

What if your mistakes don't shock or surprise God? What if God knows all of your flaws and still wants you in Heaven? What if instead of perfection, what God needs from you is permission to come into your life? Is the Good News really that good? Yes, it is! Discover that the Good News may be better than you think and that guilt was never part of God's plan.

Jesus said if we drink His life-giving water we will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within us, giving us eternal life.”” John‬ ‭4:14‬. This is a 5-day devotion that looks at the practical ways we can dig those wells for a spiritually sustainable life. ‬‬