Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Have you ever asked yourself, "What is my purpose in life?" My guess is that you have. Over the next seven days, we will journey through the story of a girl who pushed past the voices of emotion, reason, and the masses to pursue God's plans for her life. My hope is that her story will encourage you as you seek out yours.

Join us for a journey through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This book is considered the earliest letter written in the New Testament, and Paul writes to the Church he planted, encouraging them in their faith to remain unshakeable. Have you ever felt shaken by the tough seasons of life? We pray this devotion will strengthen you, giving you an unshakable faith.

Reading and praying the Psalms is a humble pilgrimage. The various authors, including King David, share their innermost thoughts and struggles in their relationships with others and the One True God. They doubt. They ask questions. They marvel. They believe. Don’t we do the same? Ancient writings? Yes. But relevant for each of us today. Each day’s study includes an option to pray through that day’s Psalm with grace-filled intentionality.

I am amazed at the lessons we can learn from other cultures! Some seem to have less materially, yet they exude a deep sense of thanksgiving and joy! I don’t know about you, but I want thanksgiving and joy to be such a part of me that it is as easy as breathing! In this plan, we will discover how to make the season of thanksgiving a daily practice!

When God gives us the gift of faith, it is imperative that we are good stewards of the gift that we have received. If we are not careful, we may delay what God wants to do in our lives. By the end of this plan, you should have a solid understanding of how to protect the faith that you have received so that you can watch the Lord work powerfully in your life. Faith is a gift, and we must protect it.

Yo, listen up! "A Letter to Teens" is like a 7-day devotion just for you, the cool teens living your best life in your youth. We know it can be a wild ride, full of challenges and epic moments that get your heart pumpin'. But it's also a time when you can learn a lot from God and grow in beautiful ways that you'll always remember. This reflection comes from a letter a dad wrote to his own kids when they were becoming teenagers. So chill, take some time to reflect, and enjoy the ride!

I want life to be easy. But eventually, a hard task, a hard question or an unexpected crisis comes along. However, life is about more than finding what’s easy. It’s also about finding what’s meaningful in our walk with God. This 7-day devotional infuses life’s tough places with God’s enduring truth.

The Kingdom of God speaks of Jesus importing heaven’s culture ~ heaven’s way of seeing life and living life ~ to earth. In this short plan we will discuss a few of the foundational structures of the Kingdom. We pray this plan will stir your heart to hunger after more of the Kingdom of God.

What is prayer? Prayer is coming before the face of God. When we know how to talk to God, we come confident, understanding that we are accepted because we’re His children. And if we ask anything according to His will, we have what we’ve asked for. This is our confidence in prayer.

Becoming a Christian is the best and boldest decision you can make. Congratulations on your decision to follow Jesus. Throughout this first week – and the weeks to come—we encourage you to take every opportunity to let someone know, “I am a Christian, and I declare Jesus everywhere.” Our team has put together this 7-day guide to get you started moving in the right direction.