Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:4

Waiting is hard for everyone. In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul addresses a community restless for Jesus' return. But he doesn't tell the church when Jesus will be back. Instead, he offers guidance on how to make the most of our time on earth while waiting for his return.

Has your joy disappeared like water from a dry well? Your bucket scrapes the bottom but all you bring up is dust. Joy is a gift from God. It’s not something you can earn or manufacture, and you don’t have to fake happiness to be a “good” Christian. Discover the joy of receiving joy, even as you hope for the fullness of joy to come.

"Awaken the Giant: A 5-Day Devotional" by Anthony Thompson merges Tony Robbins' insights with Biblical wisdom. This concise journey explores themes of personal growth, decision-making, and resilience, combining Robbins' quotes with scripture. Anthony's engaging narrative fosters spiritual reflection and growth, offering a unique lens to awaken inner potential through faith. This devotional is a powerful tool for those seeking to enrich their life and spirituality.

Competition can be harmful when it becomes a source of worship for you—either you worship the glory itself or what the title of "athlete" gives you, things like money, influence, or identity. If you don’t know from the outset what you’re competing for, you’ll miss the real prize and be easily enticed away from your original passion for the game and the full use intended for your athletic gifts.

Join us as we start "March Manness," a 5-day devotional where the dynamic world of basketball meets our spiritual journey in Christ. Through this series, we'll explore how the principles of teamwork, discipline, leadership, overcoming adversity, and celebrating victories on the court mirror our walk with the Lord, guiding us closer to Him and each other.

The greatest test of our faith is when we pray for something and God does not answer. Will we still believe in Him and put our faith in Him? Will we still trust Him and choose Him, even when He doesn’t answer our prayers in the timeframe we want Him to? This week’s devotional explores what it looks like to choose joy even in the waiting seasons.

Everyone dreads failure yet, it enables us to learn valuable lessons. This Bible study plan is put together from reflections of mission experiences in the sports movement. Discover how failure can be a pathway to growth, resilience, and maturity for your life.

The valley can feel like it will never end. God doesn't transport us from one season to another. Instead, He promises to walk with us through every disappointment, mistake, hurt, joy, lonely desert and dark valley. Join Dave Choutka as he provides hope-filled words of encouragement to those who are navigating their own journey. Your valley is not your destination.

We were reborn to live in Victory through Christ Jesus. We will face troubles in this world, but we can take heart because Christ has overcome this world. If you've been desiring to rise above your challenges and re-present King Jesus to the world around you in a victorious fashion, then this 5-day devotional is for you.

These five daily readings are based on the book Keep the Faith: How to Stand Strong in a World Turned Upside Down by David Jeremiah. Every day, everyone in the world faces challenging moments and circumstances. Regardless of the circumstances, God will hold you up to help you face whatever comes your way.