Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 4:5

In this 7-day devotional, discover how you can be armed for the battles we encounter on a daily basis.  The Battles Women Face series will cover topics from boundaries to worry and provide Biblical truths and practical applications to help you walk in victory.

Too many of us walk through life feeling as if we don't measure up. We always seem to thirst for more. We think if we could only work harder or be better, we could be enough. But the truth is, we will never be enough. And thankfully, we don't have to be. In Proven, Jennie Allen walks through the Book of John to demonstrate how only Jesus is enough.

In the ancient Jewish world, “living water” referred specifically to a source of fresh, flowing water — such as a stream or river — that offered cool refreshment. Such waters were contrasted with “dead” or stagnant waters. “Living water” became a powerful image of the life God offers.

When we own up to our disappointment in the way God runs the world, when we realize the same old answers to life’s problems no longer apply a salve to suffering, we must set out on a journey to find the God who is, not the God who behaves according to our expectations. Along the way we find out that “good” might be better—though different—than we had imagined.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

At times areas of our lives are like a wilderness: grief, loss of hope, rejection all play their part. But during these times, God loves to come alongside with His deep compassion and love. The Bible is full of stories of how God brought wonderful transformation in people’s lives. Father God can do the same today, to bring joy to your wilderness and transform your desert into a living stream.

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!

Last year we released 21 Days To Connect: Anchoring Your College Life. This year, we want to help you help others connect with this series of devotions. It’s designed to encourage you to invest the first 21 days of the semester to helping others find the purpose and joy in Jesus that you have found, along with the connection to a solid community of other believers. Part 1 of 3.

YOU are brilliant- uniquely formed and divinely woven together with the ability to light up this world through goodness and kindness, bravery and resilience. Your shimmer is multi-faceted and potential uncontainable. Created with purpose, you were destined to shine. Over the next seven days, explore who God created you to be and awaken to a life defined by radical love, bold faith, and unstoppable hope.

As people made in the image of God, we are entrusted to look after what he has created: to share in God’s joy and ingenuity in making a difference for good. This 7-day Plan from Ruth Valerio imaginatively draws on the Days of Creation to explore matters of environmental, ethical and social concern, and ask what it means to be human and to care for God’s world.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.

It seems like every time Jesus encountered someone, He left them with a big, life-changing invitation to follow Him. In this 7 day study, you’ll read about several unlikely individuals who met Jesus and were offered the opportunity of a lifetime to say “Yes!” to Him. And how they responded just might change everything for you too.

After a decade of alcoholism and now 15 years of sobriety, John Elmore knows what it's like to hit rock bottom and to be thrown a lifeline. In "Freedom Starts Today," you will find your lifeline. Grounded in Scripture and the practice of daily surrender, you’ll break the cycle of sin, struggle, and addiction and find your identity in the promises of Jesus—one day at a time.

The Daily Reader’s Bible presents the entire text of the Bible in a way that helps readers see the beautiful thematic connections of God’s story throughout Scripture. Discover these links as part of your daily Bible reading so you can understand the connections between the Story, Teaching, and Wisdom portions of Scripture. Daily readings are numbered, so you can start anytime. Enjoy the first 7 readings from this uniquely-arranged Bible.

From loving one another with greater intentionality to loving one another in our differences, the Bible is filled with examples on how we can fulfill one of the greatest commandments: loving others. Because when the body of Christ lives and loves the way Jesus called us to, we’re a force to be reckoned with.

How do we respond when life doesn’t go as we planned or when we take a detour? When we’re experiencing change, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, anger, and disappointment. But God has something better for us. Learn how you can start embracing change, even in the middle of the messy process.

Jesus was the first-ever known man to walk on water. One day, He called his friend Peter and invited him to step onto the water and walk to Him, and asked him to ignore the storm around him. If you feel rocked by the waves around you or struggles in your life and need a rock to hold onto, this is the plan for you.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

Many of us carry the heavy burden of mothering alone because we believe certain myths about what a mom should be. We fear embarrassment and rejection when we fall short of that standard. Heather MacFadyen's devotional walks with us through some of the isolating ideas that keep us from reaching out to other moms for companionship and support—and helps us see why God never intended for us to mom alone.

Everyone loves things that are new, right? A new car, new house, new baby, new golf clubs, new movie, new season, new job! This plan is all about starting fresh; hitting the reset button on your life or areas in your life that aren’t going the way you want and taking time to refocus your attention on what’s most important. It’s an opportunity to say, “I’m going to live differently.”

Powered by Love is a 7-day devotional aimed at teaching and reminding us of the God-intended importance of relationships, connections, and love in every sphere of life.

How did Jesus make such a difference in this world? The Gospels reveal several answers, but one stands out. In this seven-day study, pastor Kyle Idleman reflects on how Jesus modeled for us specific ways of making a profound and lasting impact on others: one person at a time.

In this seven-day Bible-reading plan, artist Matt Tommey enables you how to start practically renewing your mind to overcome the seven biggest lies artists believe about themselves, God, art, money, and what's possible.

How do I address prejudice in my heart? How did the early church address prejudice? How did Jesus overcome prejudice? Why do we still struggle with it today? This devotional looks at how the Bible addresses the sin of prejudice in its own time. From Genesis to Revelation, this study selects key stories and texts to help guide us in addressing prejudice of all kinds.

How do we help those who are hurting or struggling with mental health challenges? In this study, based on the best-selling book, SEEN: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection, Dr. Chinwé Williams and Will Hutcherson give a Biblical and research-based perspective on how to help kids and teens who are facing despair, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.