Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 16:13

God has placed in us a yearning for more than what this world can offer. Only God can fully satisfy the longing of our souls. I hope that through this devotional, you can see what living intentionally missional is all about. To live this way, we must choose every day to love sacrificially, courageously and with endurance, ready to forgive and daily counting our blessings.

Jairus and the woman described as having an issue of blood weren't just characters in a story. They were real people, full of strong feelings, deep thoughts, and desperation only God could heal. Let's explore what they may have been thinking and feeling during the incredible moment they shared. We may find that they weren't so different from us. Perhaps we can find ourselves in their stories.

Despite all the world’s connectivity and social media, studies reveal that isolation and loneliness have become an epidemic. Moreover, we can believe that we are invisible even to God. This devotional centers around four “invisibles” that were visible to God and the lessons we learn from them when we feel invisible and forgotten.

As a woman, it’s so easy to feel invisible. Amid the exhaustion of day-to-day life, it’s hard not to wonder: does anyone see my effort, my struggles? Does anyone even want to? Discover that with perfect and eternal eyesight, God sees you, and the life He offers is filled with purpose and hope. Step into this journey and grow even closer to the God who adores you!

In this devotional, we will dig into what Scripture says about love, and I will share my story of discovering God’s love, to the point of forgiving the person who hurt me the most in my life. God desperately wants to show you the depths of His love and the person(s) in your life who you have struggled to love and forgive. Will you let love in?

Times are tough. Anxiety can grow inside us like a contagion as we battle external stress and internal doubt. Jesus knew that the better we know our Father, the less reason we’ll have to be anxious. In Matthew 6, Jesus draws us back to our Father, the One who sees us, knows our needs, and provides hope.

None of us are immune to the burdens and pains of this life. And when we experience them, we just want to know we’re not alone. In this 7-day plan, we invite you to see the God who is with us in loss and disappointment and who says to us, “Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This is week four of the four weeks of the 30 day challenge.

Genesis begins the story of God and God’s people. Throughout history, God’s people have read it to remind themselves of their place in that story. Let Prof. N.T. Wright guide you on this tour of Genesis, opening up new ways to think about this book. Over seven days, discover God’s singular purpose carried from Creation to New Creation, and how Genesis sets the stage for the grand biblical narrative.

Courage isn’t something that comes naturally to most. The only way to truly be brave is to walk in the confidence that comes from knowing God. Spend time with God reflecting on these devotions, scriptures, and prayers, being encouraged with the truth. Let him show you that you are beautiful, strong, and created with a purpose! Begin living with courage daily.