Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ezra 8:22

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. Even though the Bible regularly mentions this practice, many never even consider it. In this reading plan, you will look at biblical examples to discover several ways that fasting can be a powerful discipline in the Christian life. By the end of the week, you will know how and why to fast, even if you don’t have any experience.

We all know that there is power in prayer. Prayer is defined in several ways: it is how we praise and worship our glorious Lord and Savior; it is our most powerful weapon; our open door to communication with the living God; the vehicle to confess our sin; how to find God's will for our lives and one of the ways we can hear the voice of our precious Savior. It is not very often that we hear about fasting with prayer, either from the pulpit or in our conversations as a church community. Yet, the Bible has so much to say on this subject and so many wonderful accounts of deliverance, forgiveness, and miracles that happened when God's people did fast and pray together. This ten-day reading plan will focus on some of the Biblical accounts and show us the undeniable power and movement of God when His people humble themselves through fasting and prayer.

The James River Church 21 Day Daniel Fast Devotion plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you during your Daniel Fast. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that the more time you spend with God, the more you will see the hand of God on your life in an extraordinary way!

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotion plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, you will see God do more than you can ask or imagine!

Intentional prayer and fasting increases our intimacy with God. This devotional plan is designed to enrich your 21 days of this Closer season by teaching on prayer and fasting according to God’s Word, and how we can connect with God’s plan of bringing heaven to earth.

This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! This month, you will read about major events in 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Nehemiah and Ester, learning new parts of the unified story that leads to Jesus. Let's dive into part six of twelve!

These historical books ground God’s people in what has always been true of God, calling them to centre their lives on the worship of the God who reigns above all and whose kingdom will outlast every worldly power. Join us as we journey through the history of God’s people, rejoicing in the faithfulness of a God who keeps His promises to a wayward people from generation to generation.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Prayer.”

We are entering a season of focused prayer & fasting. This is a time of digging deep wells in God, of refreshing and seeking God. Be challenged to do more than just abstain from food, set yourself apart mentally, physically, and spiritually. God promises if we seek Him with our whole heart, He will be found. Let's draw closer to God than ever before.