Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 55:9

Gaining a new perspective on detours in life usually happens in hindsight, but at the time they are just uncomfortable. That’s why it’s good to reflect on those detour times in our lives and ask how God showed up. It seems that there are several insights we can gain from discovering God in the detours. Here are six reasons God takes His beloved children on detours along the spiritual journey.

Esther’s legacy is of a strong woman who risked her life to save her people. While that is undoubtedly true, there’s so much more to the story. Esther is a book where we, as readers, are invited to look behind the scenes. While Queen Esther is at the foreground of the drama, this Bible plan focuses on what may not be explicitly mentioned in the book.

You may have asked … How could it be that God wants a personal relationship with me? With billions of other humans here on planet Earth? And how would it work? Isn’t he busy elsewhere, working on things more consequential? You may have asked … Does God even know (or care) I’m here? These are great questions, and the truth will blow your mind. Think bigger.

A 6-day study looking at how we can find true peace in chaos, whether wrestling with a restless mind, or from living in a restless world. God’s invisible work within you, is preparing you for his visible work through you. Peace is more contagious than you realise. Rob Stanmore is the Young Adults Pastor (Powerhouse) at the Hills Campus at Hillsong Church.

In times of isolation, you may be tempted to think that there is nothing that you can do to make disciples, but the Apostle Paul, who wrote about half of the New Testament, did some of his best work from prison! The books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were all written from a place of isolation. Even from isolation you can make disciples.

Think Well, Live Well is a 6-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Are you going to allow the pressure to be perfect turn you into a pretender or will you be one of the brave souls who dares to be the truest version of you? Grace's strong arms have lifted the pressure of perfection off of you. You're free to tell the whole story. No more pretending. Let the truth be told. Join me as we explore this and more. -Matthew West

We asked six really rad dads (Skateboarders, Pastors, Content Creators, & Missionaries): How has becoming a father changed your perspective on a Father’s love for his children?

Does your life lack the meaning and direction you want? Are you searching for something or someone to give you satisfaction and fulfillment? Do you sometimes think that your life is meaningless? This plan, based on the Book of Ecclesiastes, provides five essential life lessons for anyone grappling with these questions.

Jesus was a carpenter and knows how to build beautiful things. We see that when we look around at creation - and we can also see it when he takes our broken pieces and makes them whole. This 6 day plan helps us journey from broken to whole through the power of the Holy Spirit. May it be an encouragement to you in the week ahead!