Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Too many have taken marriage into their own hands, even Christians, in trying to navigate through this relationship system that God designed. Marriage was not meant to be hard, miserable, or sad but the exact opposite. For couples to truly experience marriage God's way, they must include him. In this devotional, Treal Ravenel takes you on a journey of how to do marriage God's way.

It’s safe to say that this year has not gone according to plan. However, despite all the turmoil and uncertainty, God is still at work. We still have so much to be thankful for. Take time this week to reflect, consider and be thankful for all that God has done this year, all that He has bestowed upon you, and for the people He has surrounded you with.

You may not know how to pray, but the Holy Spirit does, and He is always ready to help you pray. When we call out to God, He hears and helps us. Prayer is never an interruption to God but an invitation to go deeper in communion with Him. You can connect with Him right now and discover the life-changing power of His presence with you through prayer.

The Thanksgiving holiday might be past, but a spirit of thanksgiving should go with you all year round. In this 5-step plan, you will be encouraged to practice thankfulness in every situation every day.

Our minds are the most powerful, or harmful, tools we have. What’s your mindset look like on a daily basis? These are lessons from a runner, but not just for runners. Whatever season of life you’re in, these lessons can help you look at things through a different perspective.

A 5-day study on how we can renew & refresh our mind through Romans 12:1-2. We live in a world where we have normalised fear, anxiety & stress -- however Jesus offers a compelling & refreshing solution to renew our minds. This plan was written by some of our incredible Young Adult leaders: Sym Yeow, Jarron Rima, Barbara San Jorge Ruiz, Jordan Denton & BJ Lane.

We will discuss the "why" and the purpose of dry times, distractions, and other "Ds" of our daily lives in Christ, their inevitability, and how we can turn them to benefit our walk with Jesus.

Nature nourishes us. It is amidst nature that we discover God’s role as our provider and pathmaker. This devotional, written by Gideon Heugh, was created to remind us that we have a standing invitation to enter into God’s presence and reconnect with Him through the beauty of His creation.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Levi Lusko’s video study 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Keep Calm and Carry On from the 40 Days Through the Book series. In this study, bestselling author and pastor Levi Lusko guides you through these letters from Paul, revealing what the apostle’s words meant to his original readers and how they apply to you today.

We all know that clutter in our homes makes it difficult to stay focused. Keeping our stuff to a minimum helps us spend time and energy on real priorities. It is the same in our spiritual lives. This plan unveils the thought patterns, hangups, and expectations that clutter up our souls and keep us from serving God wholeheartedly. Grab a proverbial trash bag, and get ready to clean house!

As Believers, we know it is important to maintain a thankful heart, but many may not know why it is important. What happens when we keep thanksgiving and gratitude in our hearts? During this season where we focus on being thankful, take time to learn the importance of staying thankful throughout every season of life. In this devotional, you will discover The Benefits of a Thankful Heart.

Any of you out there feel as though you are struggling to keep your head above water? Do you feel at any moment the waves of despair, chaos, or suffering will crash over you for the last time, breaking you, tossing you into the depths of the ocean floor? What are we to do in times such as these? “Be strong and courageous!” Remember: Our God is big and strong!

Having thanksgiving in our hearts is more than a seasonal state of mind. Giving thanks in all circumstances must become the center of ours lives. In this 5 day devotional, Deaf Millennial Project team shows us how we recenter our minds to become thankful in all circumstances.

From Kingdom Story Company and The Erwin Brothers comes American Underdog, based on the true inspirational story of Kurt and Brenda Warner. This American Underdog plan leads you through 5 days that highlight Biblical examples of experiences and lessons learned through Kurt and Brenda Warner's journey in life.

Watch this devotional video plan and learn how to find joy despite the brokenness of our world.

In Revelation 4, we find this scene: John sees a vision of an open door, sees the throne of God and hears an invitation to “Come Up Here.” This plan encourages you to make that invitation personal and enter into God's presence through prayer.

Parents are called to guide their kids in the Christian faith—to teach them about the Bible, God’s love, and how to pray. But that can be overwhelming! Do you feel like you’re lacking the tools or the time to teach your kids to pray? God wants to parent with you! With God’s help, turn everyday moments into fun faith-filled moments to raise kids who love prayer.

Building friendships as adults can be challenging. Past hurts, rejections, and failures can cause us to feel insecure and alone. Still, the yearning for relationships remains. What’s a woman to do? In this plan, Cheri Strange, mom to six daughters, author, encourager to women, and Ph.D., shares five faith-building principles for cultivating the courage to experience the biblical model of friendship for which you long.

Emotional eating is when we eat because of feelings instead of hunger. If you struggle with emotional eating, I want you to know you can break free from this cycle. In this series I share tools that you can begin to use today. Ask God to help you change the way you think. Instead of turning to food for comfort, fall into His loving arms to find peace.

This devotional has been written to help Christians who are growing in the faith overcome barriers to spiritual growth, helping them build and develop a meaningful relationship with God. Over the next 5 days you will find practical tips backed with scripture and some personal experiences to help you develop intimacy with God, grow spiritually, and be effective for your God-assigned purpose.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, homeschooling Mom, Sunday School teacher, or small group leader, I want to share what a good friend reminded me when I packed up my classroom. “We are all teachers.  We define our classrooms.”   No matter what your classroom looks like, I pray these daily devotions will encourage you and strengthen you as you fix your eyes on the ultimate Teacher.

This quick-read 5-day devotional is designed to strengthen and encourage you and your family’s pursuit of God while your family moves or PCS’s. While most relevant to a military family, any family uprooting will find value.

Trauma, abuse, and toxic relationships have broken us. But there is no shame in brokenness. In fact, it’s where the healing power of Jesus comes to find us. We need to bring our brokenness into the light! In this five-day devotional, you’ll be encouraged to bring your hurts to Jesus and discover the power of hope, gentleness, forgiveness, and prayer.

One of the biggest battles we face is in our minds. Our thoughts drive our feelings, which often dictate our behaviours and shape our lives. In this 5-day study, we will look at 5 different Scriptures and apply them to become better stewards of our thoughts and, in turn, walk more in God's will for our lives.

Paul’s encouraging letter to the Thessalonian church is a beautiful treatise on unity, sanctification, and the coming of Christ. 1 Thessalonians reminds us to remain sober and steadfast, hopefully anticipating the return of the Lord.