Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

In this 7-day devotional plan, church expert Thom Rainer shows how crucial, radical, heartfelt, and biblical commitments of church members provide the soil for congregations to grow and flourish like many could only dream. Five radical decisions by members supply the fuel for a community to thrive under God’s blessing. Become encouraged and equipped to be a part of the amazing things God wants to do through your local church.

In seven days, learn to build a prayer shield over your workplace by leading prayer with humility, wisdom, and love. Each day includes a short reflection, Scripture readings, prompts for discussion, and one practical action step to strengthen a culture of intercession for people, decisions, and purpose at work.

Discipling your kids can feel overwhelming in the middle of busy schedules and real life. This plan is designed to simplify family discipleship by focusing on what matters most and showing parents how to build faith into everyday rhythms. You do not need a perfect plan or all the answers to raise kids who know and love Jesus. You just need small, faithful steps, practiced consistently at home.

The greatest call for Christian moms is to know God and help others know Him, too. The readings in this 8-day plan are selected from the NIV Mom's Devotional Bible, offering encouragement and a wise perspective as you seek to grow in the area of patience and godly character.

All Christians find it difficult to pray at times. The apostle Paul found the kind of spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father that is available to all of us. Praying with Paul leads group members into the Epistles to see what Paul taught in his "school of prayer." In 8 days with DA Carson, you will be exposed to the priorities of prayer, a God-centered framework for prayer, and practices for a more meaningful and dynamic prayer life. 

Your life can be a rolling snowball of constant miracles—one breakthrough, one miracle, one dream fulfilled after another. Here are the seven Biblical keys YOU can use to get your breakthroughs and miracles started!

We must prioritize our marriage if we plan to make it “until death do us part!” After 34 years of marriage, having 4 kids in 5 years, and enduring hardships and teenage rebellion, Roxanne shares her top marriage nuggets to help you establish the priority of a lifelong love.

Christian leaders have a special tool in their box of leadership resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray as a leader, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your leadership.

As Christians, we have a special tool in their box of resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your life.

The journey of an athlete to the Olympics has many parallels to our journey to a closer walk with God. Paul uses the comparison in his letter to the church at Corinth where he mentions a runner's pursuit of a prize. This plan features the stories of Olympic athletes who compete with Biblical guidance. Their pursuit of a gold medal is based on trusting God, not performance alone.

Have you ever felt like your prayers went unanswered or ignored? Is there a reason they didn’t “work”? No matter what your prayer life looks like, it can be easy to overthink prayer or become frustrated. But Jesus’ relationship with His Father gives you an approachable and practical look at a life of prayer.

The award-winning documentary, Free Burma Rangers, tells the gripping story of a one-of-a-kind family who serves brutalized and displaced people on the frontlines of war. The movie delivers eight pivotal lessons to help you find and serve God in whatever trench you may currently find yourself in. Featuring short, powerful clips that bring these lessons to life—this devotional journey will usher you into greater levels of faith, love, and freedom.

It is your HEART that makes you a winner, not your talent. Your heart determines the direction of your life, so protecting it is vital. People who understand this and possess The Winning Heart succeed in every aspect of life. Talent may bring opportunities, but only your heart can bring true victory. Join us on a journey to develop The Winning Heart.

In this 7-day challenge, discover self-growth through daily habits rooted in God's Word for mental health victory. Embrace the journey of renewal and purpose, knowing each day brings opportunity for transformation and positive impact. Through prayer and guidance, may you find strength and empowerment to fulfill your calling, advance God's kingdom with grace, and influence others in His name.

What if spiritual growth wasn’t complicated? This plan walks you through seven simple habits that will help you grow stronger in your faith—habits like worship, prayer, serving, giving, and sharing your story. Each day offers practical ways to build a real, lasting relationship with God and live with purpose. These habits don’t just change your routine—they change your life. For additional training and resources visit www.oasisworldministries.com

Thankfulness is more than a feeling—it’s a powerful spiritual practice that transforms hearts and lives. God designed gratitude to shift your focus, calm your mind, and renew your spirit. It fights anxiety, depression, and entitlement while awakening faith and joy. This plan uncovers the power and purpose behind God’s command to give thanks—revealing how choosing gratitude honors Him and transforms the way you live.

This 8-day Bible reading plan explores how prayer draws us closer to God, shapes our hearts, and equips us to live faithfully. From Jesus’ own prayers to David’s cries for help and Paul’s encouragement to pray without ceasing, each day helps you discover the purpose and power of prayer. Learn to pray with confidence, humility, and perseverance as you seek God’s will and walk in daily conversation with him.

Many Christians around the world praise God during worship with the gift of song. The devotions in this reading plan are based on a set of much-loved hymns.

A Christian has the divine benefit of guidance by the Holy Spirit and encountering others with the love received In a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Fruit of the Spirit series is a reminder of how the Holy Spirit can work in and through a Christian no matter where they are at in their journey. We pray this series will encourage you and lead you to bearing fruit in your life and the lives of others.

Haven't we all started a relationship with a word, maybe ignited by a thought or an action? Haven't we also wanted to be heard in a group or in one on one interactions? In this plan, you will be shown how different people in the Bible shared personal relationships with God and therefore approached Him for different reasons. In addition to hearing their prayers, God answered them and blessed their lives, and a new relationship begins with God and so does a new journey with God!

How do you walk in Christ? Like eating right and regular exercise, you have to be disciplined in exercising your faith to grow in your walk with Him. God's Word outlines many practical principles that will help you successfully walk in Christ. The aim of this devotional is to guide you through nine of the keys to help strengthen your walk.

If we're going to be trained in how to fight in this battle, we must clearly understand that the battle is all about Love. Our Savior and King was a specialist, and He wants nothing less than to train us in the Art of War… Loving others back to Life and wielding His power and authority against our enemies, those that work on behalf of the kingdom of darkness.

This nine-day plan is a healthy dose of practical and spiritual considerations for your next mission trip. Applicable to first-time travelers and regular missionaries alike, it focuses on pre-trip preparation and post-trip recommendations for any type of mission trip.

Thankfulness is a recurring theme in the Bible. Christians are exhorted to “give thanks in all circumstances”, and they have so much reason to! Over the next few days, let’s read what the Bible has to say about this topic — and let’s practice thankfulness.

Sometimes we get caught up in the world’s efforts to do enough good things to save ourselves. But does that really work? What does God truly want from us? Join us and explore some Biblical aspects of how our service and sacrifice to the Lord should transform our hearts and lives.