Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Esther 4:14

Chances are, you have some experience facing hard decisions. They might be decisions about a job, a relationship, or your finances - the decisions that can leave you feeling paralyzed. Over the next six days, we'll explore the best things you can do when facing a hard decision.

In this six-day reading plan by Kelly Minter, you’ll dive into the daring faith modeled by Esther and her cousin Mordecai—a faith rooted in God's goodness, lived out through extraordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.

Have you ever wondered why you are here at this exact moment in history? Just like Esther, God has placed you right where you are for a divine purpose. This devotional, based on the book of Esther and the Gospels, will inspire and challenge you to step boldly into your calling. Through faith, courage, and trust in God’s plan, you will discover how He is preparing you to make an impact in your world. No matter your past or present circumstances, God is positioning you for His glory. Are you ready to say yes to His call?

Journey around the globe with Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., and his wife, Reneé, as they share powerful stories of faith from people in some of the world’s most impoverished regions. Encounter God’s transforming power in the lives of Christ-followers who may have very little material wealth but are blessed with spiritual riches. See our spiritual impact: www.worldvision.org/faith

2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that “God has not given us a spirit of fear.” A powerful truth, but not one that is easy to walk in. Sometimes it seems like fear is stalking us, just waiting to take control of our lives. We don’t have to live this way. This week-long devotional from Seacoast Church will encourage you to stand firm in the face of fear. Through God’s power and his promises to us, we can learn what it means to be Fearless.

Discover modern day life applications from the stories of women in the Old Testament. 

Imagine for a moment feeling connected to God and hearing His voice, creating with the Holy Spirit, following His lead as you share your art, and seeing it transform people’s lives. This seven-day plan by Matt Tommey will help you start living life from a new blueprint based on God’s Word and His divine design for your life as an artist in His Kingdom. Get ready to start thriving! 

WHAT IS FASTING? Fasting is giving up something for a specified number of days for a specific purpose. The type and length of the fast you choose is between you and God and should not be determined by what anyone else is doing. Fasting, prayer, and reading God's Word go hand in hand. When you fast, also pray for God's purpose and plan for your life to be revealed.

We live our lives desperate to be better, but that’s not what Christ wants from us. When Bible teacher Sheila Walsh discovered it’s okay not to be okay, everything changed. In this plan, she encourages you start again right where you are. With powerful stories and tender reminders, you will get hope and a light for the road ahead. You don’t have to be okay—that’s why Jesus came.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a missionary? Have you ever defined the place where you live or work as your mission field? This week we’re going to focus on God’s plan for all of us to be missionaries in our own mission field. We don’t have to go overseas. We can spread the gospel to the people around us, just by loving them!

We have all at some point, asked the question – what is the purpose of my existence? At other times we have also run from what we know we are called to do. This seven-day reading plan reminds us that God has created each one of us and that not one of us is an accident. It also encourages to seek Him and live out His will each day.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like fasting, confessing, praying, and studying the Word of God are not just items on a checklist. These habits have the power to change us. In this seven-day reading plan come explore the habit of fasting and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!

What does it actually look like to live a humble life? In this 7-day series, Rachel Cruze will challenge your ideas on humility, teach you how to practice it daily, and help you live a life rich with deeper relationships.

We often read the story of Esther and consider that “for such a time as this” moments are always huge, society-changing, mass deliverance-causing, headline-making times. But every day the Lord has ordained for us in this world is “such a time” for which we were created. Our gifts, our light, our relationship with Jesus (and with one another), our words, thoughts, and deeds are needed every day.

This 7-day devotional teaches you essential spiritual truths about your weight loss journey in simple, easy to digest daily readings and exercises and light-hearted humorous videos. It shows you the patterns that have kept you in bondage and the biblical truths that will set you free. It will shift your perspective and focus so weight loss becomes a celebration of who you are in Christ.

In every sphere of life, it’s the extraordinary ones who are celebrated and sought after. Daniel Mahimairaj, in this practical study, talks about going beyond the superficial because peak performance is not achieved by superficial engagement. Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. He reminds us of our true calling to stand out and walk the talk.

Can beauty really come from the ashes in our life? It's easy to miss God's presence when we are walking though the unknown. This plan will challenge us to look beyond our struggles, move forward in faith and equip us to speak hope + victory over one another. Discover invaluable lessons as you endure the refining process. It's here, in our darkest places God meets us like never before.

We cannot control the trials of life, but we can control our responses. It all starts with a choice. You may not feel prepared for these trials, but God has prepared you for such a time as this. In this reading plan you will learn more about living a journey with God.

Amid fearful times under a tyrannical monarchy, Esther and Mordecai could not see how every detail of God’s redemptive plan would unfold for the Jewish people. Yet, they trusted in the One whose providential purposes could not be stopped, even by the most powerful rulers of their day. This 7-day study on the book of Esther explores how our heavenly King works all things for the good of His people.

The Bible has a princess movie script, but it's not your classic Cinderella story. Esther tells of an orphan, trafficked into sex work, who goes from rags to riches. This Insta-perfect princess puts herself in jeopardy after discovering a conspiracy against her people. In a story that, at first glance, seems to have airbrushed God out of its pages, we find more than just His fingerprints guiding her path!

The Hall of Faith from Hebrews 11 is filled with men and women of faith who dedicated their lives to a purpose greater than what the eye can see. We find their stories of strength in the midst of storms and faith in moments of doubt throughout Scripture. Over the next seven days, we will encounter their stories and witness the powerful ways God moved through their faith.

God always preserves a remnant of true believers in an unbelieving world. They are his faithful witnesses who stand against the world’s systems, fleshly appetites, and devilish schemes. Often they stand alone facing floods, fires, lions, and giants, in order to faithfully follow God. In this seven-day plan, reconsider some of your favorite biblical stories through the eyes of the believing and courageous remnant.

A series by Heidi Wysman on some of the incredible women of the bible and how they can inspire and teach us all.

This relatable 7 Day Fasting Guide is designed to help families, churches + individuals learn to seek the fullness of God in their lives. Why do we fast? What is the purpose? Where do I start and how can I get my family or friends involved? These are common questions + we hope to bring clarity to the heart, intention, and practical experience of biblical fasting. We want MORE of You God.

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. Even though the Bible regularly mentions this practice, many never even consider it. In this reading plan, you will look at biblical examples to discover several ways that fasting can be a powerful discipline in the Christian life. By the end of the week, you will know how and why to fast, even if you don’t have any experience.