Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 139:16

Child dedication—“Why do we do it?” “When do we do it?” “Should we even be doing this at all?” In this five-day Bible Plan, we’ll take a closer look at child dedication for what it truly is—the beginning of lifelong discipleship. And the good news is, you’re not on this journey alone!

In this 5-day plan, Dr. John M. Perkins talks about friendship in a lonely world. True and deep friendship is central to the story of our lives and in a world of increasing isolation and loneliness, one of the most powerful testimonies of the goodness of God.

Join Hillsong East Coast's online experience and walk through this corresponding plan based on Pastor Chrishan Jeyaratnam's July 2021 message, "Fear / Less ." Read through God's Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

At least 366 times, the Bible tells us not to be anxious. But do those commandments really count in the wake of a pandemic, financial struggles, relational brokenness, or middle-of-the-night fears that seem beyond our control? Absolutely! Freedom from fear doesn’t have anything to do with our personal or global circumstances.

God created women and men to lead together. However, women represent less than 30% of the leaders in our workplaces. This plan helps women overcome the lies that have held them back and discover God’s true design for women. You will be equipped with practical steps to become the fearless leader God created you to be. Based on the book, The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership.

If you've ever wondered why it seems like such a struggle to make and maintain friendships as an adult--it's not just you. This 5-day devotional will encourage you, remind you that you're not alone, and walk with you as you learn to develop and nurture intentional relationships. Based on Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston's book I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants).

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on John Sowers’ book Say All the Unspoken Things: A Book of Letters. These devotions, based on letters John Sower wrote to his daughters, proclaim the love God has for you, the worth he ascribes to you, and privilege of facing life in God’s strength.

It is not an easy task to understand our importance as viewed in God’s eyes, nor the depth or complexity of the love that He has for us. This 5-Day Devotional is designed to help you view yourself more closely to the way your Creator views you – with love, value, and worth.

Life can often be so overwhelming. How do some people walk tall and empowered while others seem to drown in overwhelm and exhaustion? Is there a choice? Are some of us victims while others are victors? Is life happening FOR some and life happening TO others? Do we have a say so in the quality of our lives? I sure hope so. Let’s discuss EMPOWERED living.

God creates us from the genes of our biological parents; forms us among the family with whom we’re raised; refines us through the people, places, and times in which we live; and welcomes us into God’s family through faith. This five-day study will give you an opportunity to prayerfully reflect on some key aspects of your family history in light of Scripture.

Living a rested, renewed, abundant life is not an accident. It is a series of intentional decisions, feelings, behaviors, and habits that form together to create the identity that aligns with the extraordinary, God’s identity for us. In this devotion, you will learn how to intentionally care for your soul so that you can partner with God to become the woman that He has called you to be, His masterpiece.

This world is harsh—and this callousness seeps into our hearts and homes. It can even color your mental image of God. Will you let God peel away the lies that hold you back from embracing Him and confidently sharing Jesus with others? This five-day devotional from Wendy Palau will remind you afresh of God’s gentleness, comfort, and rest and inspire you to share Jesus with women in pain.

Certified Life Planner and Relationship Expert, Chanel Dokun, shows women how to leave behind the stress and disappointment of a life spent chasing external significance and success, in order to find profound joy and fulfillment in building a new life rooted in living out one's unique God-gifted purpose.

Certain comfort is not that we know the future but that God does.

When we feel cynicism, we make a way for despair to creep into our lives. Cynicism is the loss of hope in others. It’s an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest. In these excerpts from her book The Other Side of Hope, justice advocate Danielle Strickland exposes a critical belief that leads to cynicism and inspires us to break the cycle.

God likes what he sees when he looks at you - all of you. And won't love us more after we lose 10 lbs, tackle those eye wrinkles, or finally master getting dinner on the table. All he wants? Your heart. This 5 day plan reminds you of just how much he loves you and equips you to receive his love.

For generations, the Psalms have been a source of comfort and hope, giving voice to our desire to love God faithfully, our need for his strength, and our longing to see His kingdom come. They are, as C.H. Spurgeon said, a banquet for the soul. In this five-day plan, adapted from "Spurgeon and the Psalms," feast upon select psalms alongside devotional wisdom from "the prince of preachers."

Our big God doesn’t make small people—so don’t get in the way of the greatness God has for you! This week’s devotional from Pastor Stephen Chandler shows us how to orient your passion and gifts toward the deeper purposes of God, where true greatness awaits.

Losing a child can be crippling. If you are now struggling to recognize your value or purpose after suffering child loss, this devotional is for you. The Word of God shines a light to help you through your darkest moments--to restore and remind you of how beautiful and powerful you truly are. Be encouraged and know you are not alone.

What does it mean for both heaven and nature to sing? How does the Advent season reflect the reality that Jesus came not only to save the world but to save the entire cosmos? This plan walks us through five days of reflecting on these truths during Advent.

One day, all that may remain of our life is a DASH between our birth and death. How can we make the most significant impact for Christ during our short time on Earth? This plan will help you to look at life through the lens of eternity, recognize distractions, and learn how to practically restructure each area of life to experience purpose, hope, and joy every day! Perspective Changes Everything.

We are spiritual beings living an earthly experience, our lives shouldn't reflect the pattern of this world but rather the reality of Jesus. As believers, we're called to go against the grain, speak the truth in love, live a lifestyle that brings glory to His name. We are Outsiders! Join us as we explore the theme "Outsiders" in our YASociety Lifegroups.