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God’s sovereignty...although it sounds like a deep subject but it’s important to your Christian life. When we look at the life of David, it’s clear that God is in control of everything in our life, whether we believe it or not. Over the next five days consider whether God’s sovereignty reigns in your life.

Scripture is God's love letter to us. Every promise He makes, He keeps. Everything He asks of us, He redeems. But that doesn't mean life is easy, so we need to be reminded that we serve a faithful God who equips us to prevail. Beloved author and speaker Susie Larson guides us through Scripture while encouraging us to feel and to trust God’s presence in our everyday lives.

In driving and in life, we have to look ahead. The future is like a road we’re on, and it’s what we do from this point forward that makes all the difference. We all want to get the future right. As you consider your preferred future, here are five rules for the road of life.

In this 3-day devotional by Bill Johnson, you will discover the unique, royal reign that God has given His children. You will grow in wisdom and understand the eternal destiny God has designed for you to walk beside the King of Kings.

Do you truly believe God is in control of everything? Do you live as though you believe it? In this 10-day devotional, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth gives you glimpses of the life of Daniel and what it means to trust that “Heaven rules.” Discover the comfort and courage found when you live under the promise that God is in control.

Do you sometimes become discouraged by not being able to keep God’s commandments? Do you understand that salvation is only possible through grace, not by keeping the Law? In this Plan, we will explore the limitations of legalistic faith in a logical way. I hope your joy in Christ will increase during this journey of grace.

December is a critical time for many businesses, with end-of-year results illuminating how well the organization performed. In this plan, you will learn five fundamental "Rules of the Harvest" that are gleaned from God's Word―from the importance of a strong work ethic to God-honoring wealth management.

Jesus is worthy of all praise and glory. We all look at the world's standards when we look for someone who is worthy of our praise. But in accordance to Isaiah, God's standard is different from that only of the world. Jesus, whose description is different from the world, He is the only one who is worthy of our worship.

Our world is full of moral soundbites. At first blush they sound good, but are they biblical? Join us in this Abide plan as we meditate on what God's Word actually says about many of the well known "Golden Rules."

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this wisdom-filled devotional. There are many devices in a man’s heart, but it’s the counsel of the Lord that shall stand. Whose counsel will you believe? Whose report shall you believe? Choose to believe the report of the Lord. Choose to believe the counsel of the Lord. Choose to surrender to His Word. Let His Word light your path as you read this message.

Living counter-culture is the hallmark of a Christian's life. In a world that worships wealth, self, power, and fame, Christ's disciples are called to different standards. Christ in His teachings, in what is now famously known as the Beatitudes made eight declarations of blessedness. He describes the ideal disciple and their rewards both present and future. If Jesus rules in our hearts, your life, and mine, has to be different.

He Shall Reign is a two week Advent study from New Life Church of Arkansas. Throughout this plan, we look at the anticipation of Christ's birth and how He came to establish His kingdom on earth. Our prayer is that this study would remind you of the unshakable reign of our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

This five-day reading plan focuses on the promises of Jesus and nature, and the character of God, regardless of who is president, prime minister, or monarch at any time.

The Westminister's Catechism states "The chief end of man is to glorify God forever." Our whole purpose in this life is to worship God and glorify Him in our lives. How then do we show our worship to Him and how do we glorify Him that is pleasing and acceptable to Him?

Sports officials are charged with enforcing the rules as written. We may not like all the rules but our job is to enforce every rule. Jesus says in John 14:15 - “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” We don’t get to pick & choose what to follow. Let’s look at some verses that help us to stay on the path of “keeping the rule book of life.”

The 5 Second Rule: A 3-Day Devotional by Anthony Thompson masterfully combines Mel Robbins' empowering strategies with profound Biblical insights. This engaging devotional navigates through courage, perseverance, and transformative thinking, blending Robbins' renowned 5-Second Rule with scriptural wisdom. Anthony's compelling narrative encourages readers to harness faith and decisiveness in everyday life. Perfect for those seeking spiritual growth alongside actionable life changes.

Prayer is a critical part of the life of every Christian. Through prayer we encounter and are encountered by God. This 7-day reading plan based on Brian Sutton's Conversation with God will encourage readers to encounter God through prayer in fresh new ways.

Worship is defined as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. If this is the definition of worship, then Jesus is the only one who deserves worship, no one else and nothing else. Worship is not just the songs we sing at church or the raising of our hands but worship as defined by the Bible is giving our lives as living sacrifice to God who is the object, the reason and the meaning of our worship.

In this five-day devotional from Dr. Tony Evans, pastor and author of “Kingdom Authority,” learn more about using the kingdom authority God gives his people, which begins with becoming aware of it and then fully surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Once aligned with God, we are allowed to share in His work.

Dive into a transformative 4-day devotional journey inspired by Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," but with a soul-stirring twist! These devotionals guide you through Biblical principles that mirror Peterson's wisdom, transforming life's rules into faith-filled action.

Brethern of the Optina Monastery enter into a daily read scripture discipline: one chapter from the Gospel and two chapters from the Epistle, proceeding in order, beginning with the Book of Acts and ending with the last chapter of Revelation. In this way, the last Gospel chapter is read on exactly the same day as the last chapter of Revelation.

Dive into this continuation devotional inspired by Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," but with a soul-stirring twist! Dive into Days 5-8 where Jordan Peterson's wisdom meets timeless Biblical truths. This isn't just Peterson's '12 Rules for Life'; it's a spiritual journey anchored in the Bible, tailored for today's soul-searcher. Elevate your spiritual game and find deeper meaning in the familiar.

Dive into this continuation devotional inspired by Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," but with a soul-stirring twist! Dive into Days 9-12 where Jordan Peterson's wisdom meets timeless Biblical truths. This isn't just Peterson's '12 Rules for Life'; it's a spiritual journey anchored in the Bible, tailored for today's soul-searcher. Elevate your spiritual game and find deeper meaning in the familiar.

Develop a rhythm of prayer that integrates your faith into your daily life, following Paul’s simple advice: rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. Learn to see life through God’s eyes, develop fresh habits of prayerfulness, and grow more like Christ, shaped by time spent with Him.

C.S. Lewis remains one of the greatest Christian thinkers of our time. And in this plan we explore his one rule for Biblical giving and generosity as well as some of his other thoughts about how we as Christians should handle money.