Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:17

God designed us to see him, know his character, and let the truth of his goodness lead to deeper relationship with him. Augustine wrote, “Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee.” In seeing God for who he is, our hearts are stirred to find rest in his goodness. May your heart stir at the revelation of God’s wonderful character.

While making an important decision, have you ever wished you could hear directly from God? The truth is, God wants to give us ideas, plans, and dreams to help us follow the best paths for our lives. Over the next 5 days, you will learn to think in line with your Creator. Don’t base your life on just good ideas. Learn to hear and recognize God ideas.

Is it possible to help others in such a way that it pushes them further from Christ rather than draws them toward him? When we serve others, we are actually serving God, and we are commanded to serve God with gladness (Psalm 100:2). Let’s look to God’s Word to better understand how we should care for and serve others.

In ministry, raising support can be a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. It isn't about money, it's about looking to God to provide for you. He has given you a vision and now you get to invite others into His mission. This seven-day plan walks you through the Book of Nehemiah and how you can humbly raise support for God's mission.

Are you ready to bloom where you’re planted? To finally free yourself to flourish? To live a life that could only be done by Him and through you? In this plan, Jamie Ivey shows that the abundant life you want is closer than you think. It’s right here, right now, in your life as it already is—you just have to know how to take hold of it.

Fears about money can make us feel hopeless. But what if you allowed your anxiety to move you closer to Jesus than you’ve ever been? This weeklong devotional explains how to trust God—whether you’re facing a personal financial crisis or a global one. Each day, meditate on Scripture that will transform your relationship with money and, more importantly, your heavenly Father.

Take this 7-day journey with Jesus where you will open a daily devotional coupled with a scripture photo to enlighten the eyes of your heart. Open your eyes of faith and pray with your heart as Jesus speaks truth to you. Jesus will give you new spiritual vision as He opens your eyes of your heart. "The light of the eyes rejoices the heart!" Proverbs 15:30

Trade comparison for contentment, self-criticism for confidence, and insecurity for peace! You don’t have to keep fighting to live up to the world’s ideals. Join author Crystal Stine on this 7-day plan that will help you let go of worldly standards and goals, and embrace all your heavenly Father has in store for you.

We’re all tempted to grumble about frustrations and disappointments, but the Bible reminds us of the many reasons to be grateful. Giving thanks helps us recognize God’s gifts and rejoice in the Giver. Spend the next week immersing yourself in Bible verses encouraging us why and how we can give thanks. But don’t settle for only learning about thanksgiving, practice it as each devotional prompts ways to give thanks.

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!