Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 4:9

The world tells us there are plenty of paths to happiness. And sometimes an inward part of us reasons that by getting exactly what we want, we’ll truly be happy. But what if God didn’t design you for happiness? What if He designed you for joy? In this 7-day devotional, see what it looks like to move beyond happiness and discover true and lasting joy.

“The war is over - God has given your brothers rest.” We also have an inheritance, and the war is over. Jesus won every battle on the cross. This plan covers the central theme of Joshua - Love God and serve Him if you want to enjoy His blessings. This stand-alone plan is also part 9 of a 10 part series.

Stuck inside? Join Nick Hall each day as he shares passages and perspective on the current pandemic to give us hope in God’s Word.

This plan takes you through seven Greek words from the New Testament that are rich with meaning. Every study brings a new word to life and gives you a vivid picture that will enhance how you see each Scripture. You will have fun learning new things about God’s Word and will find useful ways to apply these insights into your everyday life.

From the Bible reading plan, How to Have Intentional Friendships – with over 100,000 readers – we bring you PART 2. Explore what genuine friendship looks like. God amplifies healthy relationships in ways that are gloriously surprising and deeply satisfying. Discover easy-to-do ideas for building and maintaining your friendships in small ways that carry long-lasting, relationship-rich impact.

Are you willing to fight for relationship? Are you willing to step outside of your comfort zone and begin to build relationships with people around you? Let's fight! Fight for relationship!

We all love receiving good service, but it's far less popular for us to be the servant. This plan reveals how we should all serve as God has called us to. Our motivation for service is the fact that God has served us with salvation. Having done that, it's not too much for Him to ask us to serve Him, and one another.

When it comes to helping people deal with addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts, one-size-fits-all programs often don’t work. Minister, pastoral care counselor, and recovery activist George A. Wood and coauthor Brit Eaton suggest a community approach that they call the Uncovery—seeing recovery through a grace-laced, gospel lens.

Sometimes what we need to grow in our relationships isn't the right answers, but the right questions. This Bible plan walks you through 7 essential questions that will help you grow in your relationship with God and others.

Trauma is notorious for trapping people in pain. When you live in defeat, it can be difficult to embrace the hope and victory available in Christ. Former law enforcement officer Adam Davis knows what it’s like to feel defeated, but in these seven devotionals will help you surrender to God for healing and forgiveness, develop healthy habits, and find hope for the future.

Hospitality is God’s welcome. As Creator, He enjoys time with us, remembers our preferences and likes who we really are—no need to dress-up or wear a mask. In this plan we will explore the massive, welcoming heart of God and practical ways to extend hospitality to others. Welcome home!

What does it truly mean to be a servant? How do we navigate disappointment while serving others, and what does servanthood look like in light of eternity? In this video teaching series, we’ll explore biblical answers to these questions—inviting you into a deeper understanding of your calling, your posture, and the eternal impact of serving God faithfully.

The Bible has a lot to say about our part in handling money and possessions. Instead of doing what we will, God wants us to do His will. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding of being faithful with finances, how to apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

In this week-long devotional, we will explore the various roles men play in life—the many “hats” we wear—and how we can fulfill these roles in a way that honors Christ. Written by Scott Roberts.

How to Deal with Complicated People is a 7-day YouVersion devotional by Ryan Leak designed to help readers navigate challenging relationships with wisdom, grace, and humility. This devotional explores practical and biblical strategies for understanding others, embracing differences, and handling conflict while fostering peace. Each day invites readers to reflect on their own complexities, reframe their perspective on difficult people, and align their actions with God's love and forgiveness. Through scripture, prayer, and actionable insights, this devotional equips readers to approach complicated relationships with empathy and purpose, ultimately pointing to God’s transformative power in human connections.

If you want to get fit, you don’t work out just once a week. If you want to get spiritually fit, it’s important to exercise your faith more than an hour on Sunday. This plan is designed to help you do that through serving. It is an essential spiritual practice for fostering a relationship with Jesus and growing strong in your faith.

When the angelic chorus filled the skies that first Christmas night, they declared, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:13-14). They heralded hope and invited the shepherds to see the Christ child. This Christmas, we too are called to carry that same hope by inviting others to encounter the world’s greatest gift —Jesus. Through seven devotional reflections, this reading plan is a reminder that whether through humble acts of kindness or bold conversations of faith our lives can be a herald of hope for others.

Jesus calls us to make disciples. Not only is it a mission he gives us and a mandate to follow, it’s an amazing practice for growing in your faith. This 7-day plan will help you get started, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Because disciple-making is not just for pastors and church leaders. It’s for each and every Christian.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2016, "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord", is inspired by two verses from the First Letter of St Peter. The resources have been prepared by members of different churches in Latvia.

Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Dive into the book of 1st Peter and find a letter full of promise for everyone who has an ear to hear. #ThereIsJoyAhead

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of 1 Peter. This plan will encourage you to remain faithful in the hardships of life because of the future glory that awaits.

Join us for a week of prayer as we reflect on the theme: “One Another.” Throughout the New Testament, this simple yet profound two-word phrase appears more than fifty times, shaping the very foundation of the early church. Like threads woven throughout Scripture, these words are an invitation to love, serve, forgive, pray for one another—and more. This call to interconnected living defined the early church, and it resonates today for us in the Evangelical Covenant Church as we seek to embody Christ’s radical love in our relationships with others.

We’re lonely. Or at least half of us are. According to multiple research studies, roughly half of Americans report sometimes or always feeling lonely, left out, and lacking companionship. How can we overcome our society’s drift toward isolation and find the relationships God made us for? Learn more in this Bible Plan based on the book The Way Back to One Another.

The world as we know it has changed in the last few months thanks to the pandemic. Our lives might never go back to the normal we knew before this. I’d like to share with you some important lessons we can learn from the lives of some biblical heroes that will help us thrive in this "reset world".

In order to know God, we must understand the Trinity: one God as Three Persons, an inherently Relational Being. This Plan examines the Three Persons of the Trinity. Looking at this Relationship teaches us valuable and applicable life lessons including the importance of intentional community, the Biblical call to reconciliation, the practice of hospitality, and the central importance of prayer and worship.