Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Esther 4:16

What advice do a few lesser known biblical figures have to give Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan.

The stakes have never been higher as daughters of every age navigate a world that seeks to diminish and manipulate the truth of who they really are. Weaving together biblical wisdom and clinical research, our week together will inspire, empower, and equip you to be courageous right where you are, while challenging you to invest in the lives of those daughters around you—because you are not alone.

Esther’s legacy is of a strong woman who risked her life to save her people. While that is undoubtedly true, there’s so much more to the story. Esther is a book where we, as readers, are invited to look behind the scenes. While Queen Esther is at the foreground of the drama, this Bible plan focuses on what may not be explicitly mentioned in the book.

The Bible contains many stories of people God uses in incredible ways. The path is often not easy. Life's low points are preparation for something much more significant. The story of NFL football great Kurt Warner has a similar theme. It is a modern-day story of someone who believed and trusted God amid shattered dreams. This plan ties Biblical concepts into useful, practical applications.

Are you ready to deepen your connection with God? This plan provides practical strategies for incorporating the ancient sacred practice of prayer and fasting into modern-day life with steps and insights drawn from personal experience and research. Prayer and fasting usher in miraculous breakthroughs and spiritual growth! This plan will help you grow your faith and encourage you to pray and fast again or try it for the first time!

The Bible is full of stories of real people who felt stuck, scared, and uncertain – just like how you might feel right now. There’s much we can learn from their journeys.

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.

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?

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.

Everyone in the world faces failure. The difficult part is to accept it and get back up. Taken from " Management Devotional - 2017", published by Christian Institute of Management, Anand Barnabas (a Patent Attorney from Chennai, India), discusses in 7 days, how a Christian must respond to failure, especially in the workplace and the attitude one should have to continue to grow in the Lord despite facing defeats.

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

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 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.

Many times in our lives, we wonder: “What does God want from me?” In this plan, we will study some verses from the Scriptures to answer that question. Would you like to know the answer? That’s a great responsibility because when you know it, you won’t have an excuse anymore not to do what He expects from you. Enjoy it!

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.

Changes in our marriages will only happen in proportion to changes in us. Yes, our husbands need to grow, but we can’t control their growth. We only have authority over our own. This devotional is designed to help us yield our hearts, and ultimately our actions and responses, to the life-changing power of God’s Word. As we do that, we will see changes in our marriages and our lives.

This 7-day devotional is a message of faith, hope, and love for those fighting for a marriage that seems hopeless and helpless. I pray that over the next few days you will gain insight and tools on how to stay encouraged and empowered in the fight for your marriage.

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.

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.

With the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting, has the practice of fasting essentially become a worldly endeavor focused on improved health? In an attempt to answer this question, we will look closer at what Scripture has to say about fasting, what circumstances led God's people into a time of fasting, and what these examples might mean for you and me today in our pursuit of becoming more like Jesus.