Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 5:5

Learning to trust Jesus and taking His promises to heart takes time. It is a daily surrender of our agenda to Him, our plans to Him, and the outcome of any problem to Him. It is up to you and me to believe Him and trust Him. We will never find the peace of God that He promises until we simply take Him at His word.

Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life can be dark. And it leaves its mark—like ashes of grief—in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. In this plan, Darcie Stephens, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries, shares some of her own story of loving those in the midst of substance abuse and how God brought her HOPE.

Battles are meant to be won, and dragons are meant to be slain! Discover how to live the ‘overcoming’ Christian life and apply it to practical areas of your life.

Written by a military combat veteran, this devotional explores the question, “How can I have hope after dealing with trauma?” Those that have suffered traumatic events in their lives deal with a unique set of emotional and spiritual issues that are clearly addressed in scripture. It is our prayer that you will find the hope and healing that God alone can provide.

Stare down your fears, shatter your insecurities, and shake off the apathy that tries to hold you back. You’re not a prisoner—you’re an overcomer. Tear off the labels the world tries to put on you with this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany the series, Overcomer.

Christians have a new identity, a spiritual identity in Christ that's life-changing! It’s a gift from God that you can unpack the moment you accept it, and it comes with many beautiful promises. If you’re new to Christ, this plan is for you, and if you're a longtime Christian, you will be reminded of who you are in Christ. Let’s get to know the NEW YOU! Bonus on day six!

How do you know when you’re a surfer? Is it when you buy your first board, or stand on your first wave? Or when you first feel like a local? Similarly, how do you know when you’re “really” a Christian? Join Christian Surfers International Founder, Brett Davis, to explore 1 John – and find some surprising answers to life’s biggest questions of identity and knowing who you are.

The New Testament books of 1, 2 and 3 John have a recurring theme: love. The author speaks repeatedly of Jesus’s command for believers to love one another. Christian believers should stand apart from the rest of the world, characterized by God’s love. This six-day devotional explores John’s words in his three epistles, offering tangible ways to show God’s love to fellow believers.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the second half of Jesus's words in John 14 and is part of an ongoing series.

The Seven Mile Miracle Easter Devotion from Elevation Church and Pastor Steven Furtick revolves around seven of Jesus’ final sayings on the cross. This seven-day study utilizes daily readings and practical applications stretch your faith in Jesus, the resurrected Son of God. For more resources, including a DVD study and small group participant’s guide, visit www.SevenMileMiracle.com.