Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 4:12

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. In just six short lessons, favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows you what it means to have that same kind of joy.

God doesn't dismiss your fears. Instead, He gently shows you how to deal with them. In this Bible plan, learn how to hand over your anxieties to God in ways He has laid out in Scripture. May you experience the peace that will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

The second part of the Ten Commandments deals with a very important word: "neighbor." For us, that means: how does our love for God show up in our relationship with our neighbors?

Self-pity slyly whispers that we deserve better. It clouds our thinking until grumbling seems inevitable. But thanking God lifts our gaze. This plan examines Bible characters tempted toward self-pity, Jesus’ sinless victory over a similar situation, and God’s invitation into gratitude and joy. We’ll counter self-pity’s lies like “I’m in this alone,” “I don’t have enough,” and “I’m taken for granted” by celebrating God’s ability, help, provision, honor, and love.

The book of Isaiah contains many prophecies. But in chapter 12, we find a wonderful song of salvation. This song is not only meant for the people in Isaiah’s day, but can also inspire believers nowadays!

Married or single? The Bible clearly shows which is more valuable: neither. Singleness and marriage are gifts from God that He has put in place to help us see Him more clearly and understand our purpose better. May these devotionals bring you to a place of contentment in Him.

Feeling stressed! Under pressure! Who has never experienced it? Sometimes we go through our dark days. Sometimes we wander in a dry and barren wilderness. Sometimes the pressure feels so heavy, squeezing us. And we feel like there's no way out... This 6 day plan is a journey to remind us that God is good and He is carrying us on His shoulder right now.

Unpack the profound consequences of envy on your lives. Using the story of Cain and Abel, this six-day devotional explores the interconnected sins of jealousy, coveting, and envy, revealing their destructive impact on relationships and spiritual well-being. Break free from the grip of envy and seek God's grace for healing and restoration.

Grief is not an experience reserved for death. It's a human response to loss, endings, and unwanted goodbyes. Our hard stories are grief-worthy, but many of us don't let ourselves grieve because our loss doesn't fit into the typical grief box. This plan showcases women of the Bible who held hard stories and found hope and healing when they put their trust in the God Who sees.

What are some reasons we’re not satisfied? In this Bible Plan, we’ll dive into those causes of discontentment and learn how to counter them with the Word of God. Together, let’s discover the secret of being content no matter what our circumstances.