Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 6:16

Whatever battle you are facing, know that the Lord’s face is towards you. Seek His counsel and trust His timing. In His grace, He fights for us.

Learning the secret of Christian contentment is the necessary pursuit of every Christ follower. Why? Contentment allows each pursuer the opportunity to live in freedom, unencumbered, and at God’s disposal for His purpose. Many Christians rarely experience the daily foretaste of heaven that the Holy Spirit lives within us to provide. This week, you are invited to taste the fullness of joy that Christian contentment brings your life.

We all have our little morning habits. We could also call them routines, the first things we do in the morning. Throughout these seven days, I’d like to propose a series about these first moments, these first actions, these first thoughts of our days. We will discover how we can create habits to develop our spiritual growth.

Being a Christian man is not at all easy. God’s Word offers help as you seek stand out from the “run of the mill” existence and be the best possible version of yourself. Written by Stephen Binz based on teachings by Bishop Thomas Olmstead of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

When we celebrate Easter, we celebrate the greatest triumph in history. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He forever defeated the power of sin and the grave, and all their resulting side effects, and He chose to share that victory with us. This Easter week, let’s dive into some of the strongholds He conquered, reflect on the fight He fought for us, and praise Him as our Banner of Victory.

As a law enforcement officer, you are on the front lines of painful events. Your work in public service is more than a job. How does the Bible inform your calling? How can it help you bear the heavy burden of the loss, tragedy, and evil that you witness?

This devotional is an introduction to effective intercessory prayer by individuals and groups. Prayers that strike the mark are authorized by the Holy Spirit and endowed with divine power to accomplish God’s will in your life and for the needs of the world. Learn what it means to be an intercessor, the different kinds of intercession, and how to allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in your prayers.

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he summarizes the Gospel story and its implications and application for our lives.

It weighs you down. It keeps people out. It’s heavy and painful—it’s the grudge. Many of us may not realize it, but we’re carrying grudges that need to come out of darkness and into the light. Learn how you can find freedom through forgiveness in this 7-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, The Grudge.

Christians often struggle with a guilty conscience over our sinful human nature. This devotional helps believers understand the assurance of their salvation, biblical forgiveness, and the difference between godly remorse and satanic condemnation. It also discusses how to ask for help when carrying a heavy burden of guilt. This study shows Christians how to live a guilt-free, victorious life in Christ.

The Bible is one of the most influential books of all time, but it can seem overwhelming to know how to understand it and what to do with it. This 7-day Bible study will help break down what the Bible is, why it matters, and how you can understand it today. We’ll also discover how you can put God’s Word in action in His world.

Joshua encountered 3 enemies in the Promised Land. This week we will learn about Joshua’s third enemy - the deceiving Gibeonites. The discipline of Bible study is our weapon against the deception of our enemy - satan. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 7 of a 10 part series.

Joshua's warriors had a warcry: Rak – only do what follows. Chazak – be strong, act like a man. Amats – take courage, make secure, be obstinate. Rak Chazak Amats "Only be strong and courageous" This in-depth stand-alone plan is also part 3 of a 10 part series.

Christians face increasing pressure from an ungodly culture, a formidable adversary, and our own fallen natures. Yet we cannot surrender to these very real obstacles. We'll explore biblical strategies for surviving—and thriving—in a world that will challenge, misunderstand, and even attack our faith. No matter our temptation, personal struggle, or growing weariness, Christ equips us. May this be our clarion call to boldly live out our faith.

Living Lust-Free is our birthright as Christians. The secular world we live in calls on us to lust daily. God calls us to live a life of sexual integrity - free from lust and sexual sin. This devotional is an invitation for you to start a lust-free lifestyle. You will be equipped with biblical principles that can help you fight and be free from the temptations of lust.

This is a seven-day Prayer Basics plan based on the Alpha prayer course by Nicky Gumbel and Pete Greig. It is the start of an adventure that will help you grow and deepen your prayer life. It’s an easy and practical journey to understand the power and beauty caught up in the Lord’s prayer, and can even be used as the baseline for a week of fasting.

Ray Comfort asks people what they fear about sharing the gospel. The number one answer is a fear of rejection. We want to be liked. Being rejected makes us feel like curling up like a worm in the heat of sunlight. But there’s something more important than our ego. It’s where the person we want to reach will spend eternity. We have to make a decision what is most important.

While we’re called to pray at all times, we especially cry out to God in times of global crises—such as poverty, violence, disease. Yet how do we pray globally? How can we pray for everyone, everywhere? Over the next seven days, you'll find practical ways you can talk to God about people near and far, ensuring that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Job loss is stressful and scary. You question your security and significance. “How will I pay the bills, get health care, find a new job? Do I still have what it takes? Where is God in all this?” Be encouraged. He still has “good works” for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). Let Jesus guide you through the Lord’s Prayer on your way to getting back on your feet again!

What if there’s more to following Jesus than we think? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover that God is at work in the ordinary parts of our lives where we sometimes forget to look. And that fact often informs our independence, our purpose, and our daily rhythms in more ways than we imagine.

Peter wants to prove his devotion. So how is it that he denies Jesus in His darkest hour? In partnership with LUMO and OneHope, and based on a sermon by Pastor Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn, this 7-day study explores how only the grace offered through Jesus can truly transform us.

Have you ever struggled with doubt or fear? Even the greatest characters in the Bible questioned God. And yet, in His patience, God’s Scriptures have shown us for generations that He is stronger than our doubt and greater than our fear. Taken from the Word For You devotional by UCB, this series will take you through several Bible verses that remind us how to strengthen our faith amidst uncertainty.

Say no to the pressure to do more, post more and be more. Slow down, trust God and return to healthy, not to normal. Over 7 days, explore healthy habits to help you begin to find the meaning, depth and richness you’re looking for.

Force Recon Marine and Pro MMA Champion Chad Robichaux shares wisdom gained from his life experiences alongside stories of biblical warriors who faced similar struggles and reveals the unfair advantage that led them to victory in the midst of those battles. Discover that same advantage for the battles you face, and unlock the warrior spirit sewn in your heart by God himself.

We live in an age filled with fear and uncertainty. As Christians, though, we know that the name of Jesus has the ultimate power over the Evil One. We don't have to be afraid, because we know that JESUS IS GREATER than any power we will face in this life!