Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:23

Through His death, burial and resurrection, Jesus accomplished far more than simply acquiring a way for us to go to heaven when we die. In this devotional, we are going to look at what Jesus accomplished and the importance of remembrance through communion. Join us in Remembering Jesus.

No relationship is as unique and special as the one shared by God the Father and God the Son. Let's examine that heavenly relationship closely in this three–day devotional plan and reflect on how we can apply it to our personal walk with Christ and our relationship with others.

Right now, you may be facing a difficult season as a leader. Leadership is never easy. With personal anxiety, team stress, and never-ending task lists, life can feel off-course. As Jesus faced His most difficult moments, He turned to prayer. Discover how Jesus' own prayers can impact every leader's needs.

Wake up… Put on a stiff new outfit… Watch children battle over plastic eggs like their lives depend on it… Does this sound like Easter to you? Join in as we take a fresh, deeper look at the Easter season and the hope it’s meant to bring!

Discover the habits of three dedicated individuals who intertwine faith with their daily lives. From Dr. Curt Thompson's immersive morning routines, to Dr. Juli Slattery's early hours of prayer, and Bill and Kristi Gaultiere's empathetic soul care, these devotions reveal how God's presence fosters deep spiritual growth.

Are there people, events, or situations from your past still making you angry when you think about them? Do you have resentment towards someone even though you try your best to "get over" the hard feelings? Are these emotions making it hard for you to develop healthy relationships? We live in a chaotic, angry world, but we do not have to live in the chaos. In this 3-day reading plan, I will show you strategies and truths about who God says you are to help you overcome runaway emotions and learn what really triggers them.

Intercession is more than just a spiritual activity; it’s an act of love, partnership, and power. In this 3-day plan, you’ll discover what it truly means to stand in the gap for others, following the example of Jesus, who still prays for us today. Through Scripture and practical reflection, you’ll learn how to strengthen others through prayer, partner with God to change situations, and carry the heart of Christ for people and nations. Whether you’re a new believer or an experienced leader, this plan will help you grow in compassion and confidence as an intercessor.

With death on the cross knocking at His door, Jesus’ final prayers were spent on unity. But why? Of everything He could have prayed for, why did Jesus make unity the priority? Based on ideas from Designed For More book, join author Lucas Ramirez to discover God’s great passion for unity, why it must become a priority for us, and the role you play in becoming the answer to Jesus’ prayer!

As Thanksgiving approaches, take a deep breath and reflect on the year’s blessings. No matter the shape of your year—and believe us, we know it could’ve been a hard one—we encourage you to remind yourself of the fundamental truths of His profound love and how e daily sustains your life.

When you hear the word awakening, think of two things: awakening is about followers of Jesus experiencing revival, but it's also about people coming to know the Lord. That's why awakening is more broad than revival.

Many people settle for racial tolerance instead of oneness. We’ll indulge differing races. Maybe we’ll even attend racial rallies. But when the event is over, we go our separate ways. This shows us that it takes more than a smile, handshake and a friendly “hello” to bridge this racial gap. In this 4-day reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans will take you on a journey toward biblical unity.

Transforming cities is not optional, but in order to really accomplish this task we as believers must unite. It's time for us to worry less about our church's amount of seating and focus on our church's sending! United prayer leads to mission!

N.T. Wright, the world’s leading New Testament scholar, was recently interviewed on The Call to Mastery podcast with Jordan Raynor. This 4-day plan includes excerpts from that conversation, with Wright explaining what the Bible says about the new heavens and new earth and how our vocations play a part in building God’s Kingdom. Through this plan, you’ll learn that your work in Christ is not wasted—not today, not ever.

As believers, we live in the tension of the hope that is coming and the reality of the present. This tension is summed up in John 17, the longest recorded prayer of Jesus, as He prays to God over His disciples and all believers to live in this tension in such a way that brings glory, honor, and understanding to His name. Join us for Part 2.

Every one of us wants to be part of something epic. At some point, we want to be part of a story that overcomes obstacles to win against all odds. This four-day plan will guide you through four key principles that can empower you to release the influence you already have so that you can discover your epic story.

All dads desire to be better fathers and have a spiritual influence in the life of their kids. They long to improve, but struggle to find practical guidance and encouragement along the way. Often, they end up feeling inadequate and don’t even know why.

Two thousand years ago Jesus decided the best way to share his good news was through a small group of committed friends. We don’t think he ever changed his plan. Join us in discovering how Jesus led his group and what principles from his life and leadership you can apply to yours.

This devotional reflects my new song, “Heart of the Father”. Ultimately, my prayer is that God uses these devotionals and this song to remind us that He will never withhold His love from us. Our Father’s heart is one full of compassion, and no matter what stage of life we’re in — there will always be the grace and love of God waiting for us.

How do you hear the voice of God? What does God say in times of global crisis? In this 4-day plan, Alpha Founder Nicky Gumbel starts by sharing some simple practices that help him listen to God. He goes on to present three key challenges that he senses God is calling us all to respond to: greater unity in the church, prioritising evangelism, and daily reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Our need for healing goes beyond the physical - it goes way deeper. There's also a need to understand what healing really means. We can learn these things through the prayers of Jesus, Moses, Peter, and David.

“So, I’m supposed to talk to the creator of the universe like He’s my best friend? Yeah, no pressure at all!” Have you ever had this thought? True, prayer can seem intimidating at first, but once we discover how much God really wants to hear from us as His kids, our stress is replaced with heartfelt excitement!

Unity in a Divided World explores how unity in the body of Christ is not about uniformity but about celebrating our diverse gifts and backgrounds in love. Over four days, we will look at how Jesus prayed for our unity, why it is crucial, and how we can strive to maintain it in a world often marked by division.

At the core of it, discipleship is taking care of and tending all the things Jesus commanded us. Yet how can we know what to do if we don't know His words? That is why we're exploring all of Jesus' words across the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each day includes a Bible narration from Ps Mark Varughese of the words of Jesus. NOTE: the translation used in the narration is the New King James Version.

Are you racing from one thing to the next? This plan invites you to tune into the Holy Spirit, who says, "I am with you, and I ask you to stay still. I am for you, and I ask you to listen. I am before you, and I ask you to see. I care for you and it is okay to rest.” Read along and be encouraged this week.

Cru is a movement dedicated to helping everyone know someone who truly follows Jesus. In July 2017, over 5,000 Cru staff gathered for a week of inspirational growth - leaving in awe of Jesus and the gospel. Each of these five devotionals from Cru17 contains a short audio segment from a main speaker ( 1-2 minutes ). Our prayer is that these highlights help you trust God to make your life count.