Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 5:14

Do you ever wonder why answers to prayer tarry? Is it that God is teaching us to wait? Are we not correctly hearing the voice of God? The Bible tells us there are several reasons why our prayers might not make it past the ceiling, but if we make ourselves aware of these potential blind spots we can find ways to keep the lines of communication open.

This Bible plan aims to help you connect better with others by avoiding common disconnects that hurt relationships. Whether you're sometimes your own worst enemy or you occasionally send the wrong message, this six-day plan from Doug Hacking, author of Relationship Resonance, might be the perfect remedy. If you want stronger connections, understanding of how/why we sabotage relationships, and the overcoming strategies, then this plan is for you.

Is your prayer life what you want it to be? Have you allowed your prayer life to take a backseat to the busyness of everyday life? Or are you eager to communicate with your Heavenly Father, but unsure how to begin? Open your heart to God, and get ready to experience the powerful gift of prayer!

The New Testament books of 1, 2 and 3 John have a recurring theme: love. The author speaks repeatedly of Jesus’s command for believers to love one another. Christian believers should stand apart from the rest of the world, characterized by God’s love. This six-day devotional explores John’s words in his three epistles, offering tangible ways to show God’s love to fellow believers.

Do you actually believe that prayer matters? This six-day devotional teaches parents how to pray prayers over children that are on the offensive, filled with praise, and positioned towards repentance.

Prayer and fasting involve voluntarily refraining from food to focus on prayer and deepen one's connection with God. While they can occur separately, their combination enhances effectiveness. Setting aside time for prayer and fasting is not about manipulating God for personal desires; it’s a deliberate choice to center oneself and depend on Him for strength, provision, and wisdom in the humility of heart. Together, they cultivate spiritual growth and deepen faith.

This 6-day devotional explores the depth, power, and life-changing truth of God’s Word. Discover how the Bible reveals Jesus, offers refuge, equips us for spiritual battles, and in turn, calls us to fulfill God’s will, no matter our circumstance. Be encouraged by practical applications of Scripture to strengthen your faith, renew your confidence, and inspire action. With His Word as your foundation, you’ll walk boldly in your God-given calling and experience His presence daily.

This study dives into the tough concepts of what it really looks like to stand with God in our everyday lives. Inspiring and encouraging, this study uses clips from God’s Not Dead 2 to help the reader grasp situations that God could call us to step up in. Every day in life you must ask yourself the question, “Where will you stand?”

The Hollywood Prayer Network invites you to join us this week to grow in your own faith and to pray for the people, the projects, and the impact that the Hollywood Entertainment Industry has on our culture. Prayer changes us, and it's the most important life changer of all the gifts God has given to us. Get excited about your conversations with God and spend this week seeking Him. Your prayers make an eternal difference!

"A Little God Time" can make a big difference in your day. When life demands your attention, carve out some time with God and find a few moments of peace. Be refreshed and encouraged as you draw strength from abiding in his presence.

Prayer is a critical part of the life of every Christian. Through prayer we encounter and are encountered by God. This 7-day reading plan based on Brian Sutton's Conversation with God will encourage readers to encounter God through prayer in fresh new ways.

It takes faith to pray. Faith is the foundation on which we build our knowledge of the reality of God. Great prayer reveals great faith, and great faith releases great prayers. Join me in learning more about prayer, it's meaning, and it's importance. I look forward to going on this journey with you! -Tauren Wells

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Be sure to start your day with food for your soul as well as your body! Breakfast Bites will encourage you to study the Scriptures each morning. Your heart will be filled with the fruit of the Spirit and your eyes focused on God as you begin your day. God’s love for you is unconditional! Embrace it each morning and let it change your outlook for the day.  

When it seems like your finances are out of control—when it feels like there’s no way to find a sense of peace—you can turn to the solace of Scripture. Even when it seems to us like God doesn’t see our burdens—we discover that he feels our heartaches. He intimately understands our anxieties and worries. And he wants us to bring those worries to him.

Once you turn 18, it feels like you have to figure out your life. But what if you don’t? What if where you thought you’d be isn’t where you are now? You’re not alone. Let’s figure out life’s biggest questions together in in this 7-day Bible Plan by Collective, a study for young adults from Life.Church.

The prayer of agreement is one of the most powerful gifts that God has provided for victory in our Christian lives. Join Jim and Cathy Maxim and Daniel Henderson for seven days of agreeing prayer, and see how different things can be when believers go to God together to experience a time of intimacy and intercession that will forever change the way we pray, think, and act regarding prayer.

God has called you (yes, you!) to join Him in a mission to love and lead the others around you to Christ. To help you to be the life-changing leader you are meant to be, this seven day reading plan looks to God’s timeless leadership principles and encourages you to focus your efforts, make wise choices, communicate effectively, think clearly, pray passionately, and care for yourself according to Scripture.

What a tragedy to go through one’s Christian life believing Christ is the Savior, but not having the assurance that if you died tonight you would wake up in His presence. Join the apostle John through chapter 5 of his epistle—1 John. Together we will learn to stand on God’s promises and to understand how to fight back when the enemy tries to seed doubt into our minds.

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.

As Christians, you and I have been granted access to the sole source of true and lasting hope. Our God is the only One who can and will deliver on the promises He offers for all eternity. And this great God is the focus of this little plan—each section points you to one of His steadfast promises, along with a prayer challenge and questions to grow your faith each day.

Explore what genuine friendship looks like. God amplifies healthy relationships in ways that are gloriously surprising and deeply satisfying. Discover easy-to-do ideas for building and maintaining your friendships in small ways that carry long-lasting, relationship-rich impact.

As Christians, someday we will leave this earth and live with God in heaven—yet many of us know very little about heaven. Thinking about heaven changes the way we live on earth. This week, Dr. Robert Jeffress takes us to God’s Word for answers to common questions about heaven. We’ll learn to live more wisely, prepare for the future, and possess the joy that heaven’s certainty brings today.

How amazing is it that the God of the universe hears us when we pray? Prayer isn’t wishful thinking. It’s a sure bet. We can believe that when we pray, God hears us. My buddy Thomas Rhett and I have a song called “God Who Listens.” We hope this song encourages you to talk to God. Join me as we dive deeper into the character of a God who listens.

What do you do while you wait? Do you remain stagnant year after year? Do you reject the idea of growing? Do you stop working toward your dreams? Do you stop serving God and others? The answer is NO. Singleness is a time to THRIVE

Are you someone who routinely gives in to fear? Or do you consistently live by faith? In this devotional, learn how to take steps of faith, so that you give God the opportunity to showcase His power in your seemingly impossible situation. Be inspired by a personal testimony about walking fearlessly through the valley of the shadow of death. Learn to live without giving fear a foothold in your life.