Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 10:39

Have you ever taken on too many obligations, said yes to too many requests, or gotten into a situation you can’t handle? When that happens you might feel trapped, stressed, or overwhelmed. But you’re not alone—God is standing by to give His supernatural help! Let these five devotionals help you learn how to stop, ask, and receive God’s divine support when you’re in over your head.

Dave Willis, author, speaker, and father of four boys, talks biblically and practically about how to raise a generation of boys who are champions, encouragers, and respecters of women. He is the author of the book "Raising Boys Who Respect Girls".

Inspired by E58 Worship's debut album “Make Way," You Are Moving As We Praise encourages us to encounter God in a new, intimate way. Just like their parent church Expression 58, E58 Worship is committed to the message of Isaiah 58: inspiring personal faith, creative and cultural renewal, and societal transformation. You are Moving as We Praise shares the stories behind the songs, shared by the songwriters and musicians.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

“Sorry, God, I’m not available right now.” We’d never say that, but are our actions saying it for us? If you’re stuck in a rut, stressed, or anxious, make yourself available to God. In this 5-day devotional, learn specific ways you can be present with God and invite Him to work in your life, and start experiencing the peace, strength, and joy that comes from being available.

Often we feel as if we’re not doing enough. Then we feel guilty because we’re supposed to be having quiet times with God too—but when we try to slow down, our hearts and minds are still busy. The story of Mary and Martha offers us guidance as well as grace in this tension. It’s a story of two sisters. It’s a story for each of us.

Women are commissioned like the generations before us to make a difference in our world, representing the One who came makes all things new. Sometimes we wonder if God has called us to be influencers and leaders. But God’s powerful Word gives us the courage to recognize the truth of His call to women. This five-day devotional is an invitation to rise—with boldness, faithfulness, and grace.

While many leaders have learned to tune out distractions that keep them from being productive, they remain deaf to their inner desires and emotions. Clay Scroggins teaches leaders simple habits that create space for emotional evaluation and exploration. These helpful practices can empower leaders to replace the chaos of their busy days with emotional competence and awareness that leads to a calmer, more fulfilling life.

In today's climate it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos and be left wondering how to find time to be refreshed. Time with God often gets left at the bottom of our to-do list and we find ourselves burnt out and still craving fulfillment. Join some C3 college students as they talk about the counter-culture of finding refreshment from being still with God in the chaos.

If you had 15 minutes to share the key things you’ve learned about helping other women grow spiritually, what would you choose? When I was asked to do this, the Lord directed me to three “L’s” that have been crucial in my Life-to-Life® relationships. Over the next five days, let’s look closely at three L’s of women discipling women.

If life feels cluttered, complicated, or chaotic, we get it. God is inviting us to experience a different pace and peace. Courageous Simplicity is about learning to fix our eyes and our lives on Jesus Christ. On our own, we can’t do enough or be enough. With God, we have everything we need.

In a world that’s constantly shouting at us, sometimes it’s easy to forget to make space to listen, to listen to what is happening around you, to listen to what others are saying, to listen to the wind and the silence, or to listen to what God is saying. As you go through this week’s readings, our prayer is that you’ll start to explore what it means to listen well.

In the midst of anxiety, fear, or worry, God's Word tells us to fix our eyes on Him, handing over our worries into His care. But what does that look like practically? What if we don’t feel close to Him? How exactly do we build an intimate relationship with Him? This devotional with Dr. Juli Slattery explores how we can build intimacy with God.

You prayed for healing, but nothing happened. You expected to taste God’s blessings, but all you can taste today is dirt. You were sure God loved you, but now you’re afraid He has abandoned you. Join Sara Hall as she boldly shares her story of disappointment. You will learn how to taste something other than dirt and come out closer to God instead of abandoning your faith.

This video series is all about patience--what it is and how to live your life with it in order to love and serve those around you.

Do you ever wish you could stop and just take a minute? Most people do. Yet, the idea of taking a pause in our busy lives seems impossible. What we need in our lives is the missing element of white space—short periods of open, unscheduled time that, when recaptured, can change everything. This 5-day plan will guide you on the path to recovering that white space in your life.

How can you minister to another woman holistically - heart, soul, mind, and strength? How can you care for the emotions, motivations, desires, thoughts, and relationships with yourself and others? In this 5-Day devotional, learn how to minister to another woman in each of these areas - heart, soul, mind and strength - as an extension of loving God.

If you're a parent looking for doable, out-of-the-box ways to disciple your children, this YouVersion plan will empower you to engage your kids in vibrant spirituality while also encouraging you to entrust them to God.

We long for the Second Coming of Christ! The Scriptures tell us about the Church as a bride expecting the arrival of her Bridegroom, focused on His coming. A bride prepares for the great day of her wedding. In this plan, we will see how to prepare to be the delight of the Beloved, taking time to decontaminate and detoxify ourselves from what takes us away from Him.

With all the noise, it can be easy not to be fully present in the moments of our life. These devotionals are designed to develop the practice of being present in your day-to-day life and with God. Inviting Him to be present with you in all seasons, circumstances, and situations. His presence can make an insignificant moment become full of purpose and opportunity.

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, "me time." Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This Soul Care series will explore how to take care of your soul ... the most important part of you.

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, ‘me time’. Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This series, Soul Care, will explore how to take care of your soul… the most important part of you.

You were designed to achieve great things! You are unique in your being, your personality, your abilities, and your relationships. And there is no one else on the face of the earth who can live your life and accomplish your good. So don’t waste your life. Do things that matter!

If you’re a pastor or church leader, Easter weekend can be one of the most rewarding—yet challenging—times of the year. But you don’t have to face those challenges alone. Spend the next 5 days preparing to minister to others by creating space for God to minister to you. Discover 5 ways to get ready for Easter in this YouVersion Original Plan for people in ministry.

There are some incredible, resilient, trailblazing women in the Bible! The women of Maverick City Music, Maverick City Musica and Tribl share a personal testimony and revelation of how women in Scripture impacted and influenced their relationship with God and the way the live their life.