Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 7:17

Do you sometimes become discouraged by not being able to keep God’s commandments? Do you understand that salvation is only possible through grace, not by keeping the Law? In this Plan, we will explore the limitations of legalistic faith in a logical way. I hope your joy in Christ will increase during this journey of grace.

Our faith isn’t a one-time moment of acceptance and salvation—it’s a continual walk with God as we seek to be more like Jesus. And we’re not alone on this journey! Hebrews 12 says that not only has Jesus walked the same path before us, but centuries of fellow believers who have faced every kind of challenge, sin, and peer pressure have run this race before us and are cheering us on. There are many things in our world that hinder our race. Our own sin, the sin of others, or even the good things we put in our life ahead of following Jesus. But we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to shatter every chain and sin and take our next steps in faith! What is holding you back? What’s keeping you trapped in fear and frustration? What is that thing in your life that you need to shatter to continue following hard after God?

In these devotionals, Texas pastor “JP” Pokluda leads us in looking at some of the modern-day vices that we find ourselves giving into (even when we know deep down that we shouldn’t). The goal is not to make us feel guilty. It is to help us see where we may have given the enemy (Satan) a foothold in our lives and, by looking to God’s Word, to pursue the life-giving virtues that Jesus has called us to.

What does it mean to be free? In this Plan, we will explore the meaning of true freedom in Christ. “For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave” (1 Corinthians 7:22, NIV).

Making good decisions is paramount in managing what the Lord has placed in our hands. He is expecting a return on His investments in our salvation and restoration. It is not advisable to present ourselves empty-handed on “that day” when we will be accountable to Him. The Yellow Balloons team gives us a new perspective on one final key to the puzzle of choosing well. What will it be?

Loving others is hard. It goes against our heart's natural tendency to live for ourselves. It challenges us to put the needs of others above our own and model Christ's compassion. It calls us to give up our desires, resources, and time. This devotional shows our need for Christ's equipping to develop a servant's heart. Based on the book "Neighborology: Practicing Compassion as a Way of Life" by David Apple.

Have you ever felt there must be MORE to life than what you’re experiencing? Come with us on a seven-day journey exploring life as beloved daughters in this broken and beautiful world, what comes against us, and Jesus’ offer of healing, love, life, and friendship. Have a journal ready for conversations with God each day!

Discover transformative truths in "Romans: A 7-Day Devotional" by Nathan Finochio. Each day explores key themes from the book of Romans, such as the explosive power of the Gospel, the reality of justification, freedom from sin, living by the Spirit, God’s sovereignty, practical living out the Gospel, and embracing unity.

It is one thing to have a relationship with the Lord, another is to experience intimacy. Join the apostle John in his pursuit of fellowship through chapter 3 of his epistle—1 John. We will explore the development of the barriers that hinder us from experiencing maximum joy and how to recognize the work of God and the work of the Devil by discerning the roots and the fruit.

Have you ever felt wrongly accused or criticized when you didn’t deserve it? Have you ever felt like people just don’t understand you? You may think it’s fruitless to try to manage people’s perceptions of you. But when you understand the biblical concept of your “three selves,” people’s opinions will be redefined in light of God’s own perspective.