Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:48

Inspired by Christmas songs from popular Christian artists like Mandisa, TobyMac, Colton Dixon, Kari Jobe, and Hillsong, this 14 day devotional will show you how Christ’s love is woven into every one of your favorite holiday tunes - from the obvious "Silent Night" to the light-hearted "Jingle Bells". Join the artists of Capitol Christian Music Group in enjoying the season and celebrating the birth of our loving Savior!

Our kind of Christmas isn’t working. The status quo of our holiday season pushes us into busyness, distraction, and exhaustion instead of the rest and relief that Jesus came to bring. This Plan redirects us to God’s kind of Christmas, where we slow down, catch our breath, read everything the gospels say about the birth of Jesus, and remember everything that is ours through faith in our Prince of peace.

In this 18 day plan, you'll take a dive into scripture and discover the true hope of Christmas.

The first purpose of your life, or calling, is to let God love you. And to understand your life purpose, you have to start with God because he created you. God is love, and he made you in his image. In this plan, Pastor Rick teaches on this paradigm-shifting truth. You'll discover just what can happen when you embrace the fullness of God's love for you.

This three week plan walks us through the timeless wonder of how God came to us through His son, Jesus. The plan is designed to begin on a Monday so that each weekend will include shorter content meant for rest and reflection during the holiday season. Join us as we study what the birth of Christ means for our future, present, and past.

Human relationships are almost always messy because people are involved, but God isn’t people. God is God. He is completely, TOTALLY different. If our relationship to/with Him is ever messy, it's only because we made it that way. We invite you to put aside any assumptions you've made about God and let Him speak for Himself. We think you’ll find that He is much easier to trust than people.

It doesn’t matter if you have been downsized, laid off or outsourced, let go or fired. The pain is real, and the terrible toll of fear, anger, confusion, and uncertainty that happens when a person’s world collapses around him or her is much more than a statistical reality. It is just real. We pray that these devotionals will be used by Him to bring you hope and encouragement.

The world can sometimes feel full of disappointments and difficult circumstances. The idea of joy may seem too lofty. Joy is something we choose to see, no matter the circumstances. A joy we choose to feel, even when the world feels empty and cold, and one that shows us we were meant for more than we know. Let's discover the elevated life of joy that is our gift from God.

If "juggling," "multi-tasking", or "harried" are the words that describe your days, this plan might be just what you are looking for. The Bible records these words of Jesus, "My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." (John 10:10NLT). By exploring the lives of some famous and some not-so-famous women of the Bible, you'll gain insight and tools to trade your "just-get-through-it life" for the "rich and satisfying life" Jesus promised.

How can you celebrate your family—a sanctuary of love and life? Sign up for a 21-day Lectio Divina devotional and journey through the Gospel of Luke with your family or community. As you listen to God’s Word, and meditate on stories of hope and healing, allow the sacred Scriptures to transform your understanding of God’s unconditional love.

The Christmas story isn’t about presents, decorations, or the holiday hustle; it’s a story of love, hope, redemption, and relationship. In this devotional, we'll explore the entire story of Jesus' birth, going all the way back to the Garden of Eden, as we focus on the simply beauty and life-changing power of God's plan of salvation.

Embark on a 21-day journey through the Bible to uncover the glorious story of the coming of God's Kingdom. Since the beginning, God revealed Himself as the Ruler over all Creation. He chose to extend His good reign to all who follow His voice. Come and see how you can also be part of this story.

Parenting on Point is a 21-day practical guide where Pastor Mark and Grace Driscoll share real-life lessons on raising kids to love and follow Jesus. It’s not about perfect parenting—it’s about living what you preach, leading by example, and staying grounded in God’s Word. Feeling outmatched? This guide delivers Bible-based wisdom to help you parent with love, boldness, and clarity.

A series of daily devotional reflections on justice, written by women from around the Salvation Army world. Social justice issues are at the forefront of our minds these days. This collection of reflections on social justice is written by women around the world who have a passion and desire to help others in Christ’s name.

A Hope Fulfilled - Advent Devotional explores the prophetic fulfillment of Jesus' birth as foretold in the Old Testament. Each week will have an introductory devotional on Sunday, followed by paired devotionals from the Old (promise) and New Testaments (fulfillment). Journey with Regent University School of Divinity’s faculty and staff as our hearts are once again recaptured by the beauty of Jesus' incarnation and how, through Christ, our hope is fulfilled.

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. This Advent Plan can help you to enter in to the season with daily scriptures to prepare you spiritually for the birth of Jesus Christ.

The birth of Christ, His advent, marks God's ultimate plan for our redemption. In Christ, we see the fullest picture of God's hope, peace, joy and love. God's Word is the truth by which we know and walk with Him daily. It is our hope that this guide will encourage and facilitate personal time spent in the Word and provide a resource for families with children to do that together.

Advent is, of course, a time to prepare. To prepare our homes, lives, and our hearts. Join us as we explore the Bible readings used by the Church to challenge, encourage, and help us prepare, not only to celebrate the incarnation but also the second coming of Christ.

We will reflect on Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that all point towards the coming of Christ. As we look at the story of Christ’s anticipated arrival over this Christmas season, our prayer at New Life Church is that you would remember that Jesus came to be the embodiment of God’s promises for salvation and redemption.

In this devotional written from the perspective of Jesus' mother, Mary vulnerably and honestly details the intimate moments of her experience as a mom. In each compelling scene, Mary treasures a small token to remember it by. Little does she know the divine significance each item will play in the ultimate purpose of her son’s role on earth.

One Baby For The World takes you on an unforgettable Advent journey seen through the eyes of missions. Author Shari Tvrdik offers a unique perspective through Advent. She connects the powerful story of the nativity to her experiences with life among the suffering poor of Mongolia's ger district. Adapted from the book, One Baby For The World.

Luke’s Gospel is a beautiful and powerful telling of the life of Jesus. Luke focuses on Jesus as the Son of Man, the foretold Messiah who came to “seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). This Gospel shows us the “Upside-Down Kingdom” - that God uses what the world deems foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong.

Busyness can become the mantra of the holiday season if we are not intentional to make room for Jesus. Over these next 24 days, let's declutter our hearts and minds so we can make room for the gifts of love, joy, hope and peace that our Savior has given us.

Start a new Christmas tradition with a non-traditional twist on the season of Advent. An ideal start date for this adventure is December 1st, while an earlier start allows a more relaxed pace. Includes reflection questions and action steps to center each day on Christ. Great for individuals, families, or small groups.

Advent is for adoring Jesus. Dive in for just a moment each day and come away with something to feed your joy in God during this Christmas season.