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

Remembered for Good: The People of God
5 Days
There are those who are remembered for good in Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, and those around us. By promoting unity, giving our lives away, and prioritizing praise, we too can leave a legacy worth remembering.

Start Over: Help and Hope for Your New Beginning
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Are you starting a new year? In the middle of a life transition? Beginning a new job? Then, this plan is perfect for you. This 5 day devotional plan will equip you with Biblical hope and practical help. I've stumbled when starting over and I want to help you make the most of your new beginning!

Lead With Prayer: Cultivate Personal and Organizational Prayer Habits
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Jesus proved that prayer and leadership belong together. While many Christian leaders struggle with lackluster prayer lives, others have discovered an intentional prayer life is the nonnegotiable constant of lasting, fruitful Christian life and leadership. In this devotional, we explore the spiritual habits, rhythms, and prayer practices of world-changing leaders to help you cultivate personal and organizational commitments to prayer.

Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire
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In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.

While We Wait: A Study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians
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Waiting is hard for everyone. In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul addresses a community restless for Jesus' return. But he doesn't tell the church when Jesus will be back. Instead, he offers guidance on how to make the most of our time on earth while waiting for his return.

Jesus Calls Me Friend: Creating Space for Your Children to Encounter God
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Kids tend to believe what their parents believe, but at some point in their journey, they must turn their inherited faith into their own. We can't force our children to follow Jesus, but we can provide opportunities and environments for them to encounter and experience God even at a young age. Join me in a five-day study to help connect your children with the voice of God.

Gratitude by Cornelius Plantinga
5 Days
What would our lives look like if we recognized that gratitude is the key to understanding our relationships with one another, the world around us, and God? By exploring gratitude, we will discover that being grateful to God is our righteous duty and also the best predictor of our well-being. Gratitude is an urgent necessity that, remarkably, also makes us more faithful, joyful, generous, healthy, and content.

Learning to P.R.A.Y. With Lightgliders
5 Days
The Scriptures tell us to “never stop praying” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). With this 5-day plan, kids will discover the P.R.A.Y. model used inside the Lightgliders virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community. Lightgliders is filled with prayer videos, journal activities, and community events designed to inspire an active prayer life and a living connection with the God who loves us.

Training in Righteousness - FCA Endurance
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FCA Endurance is a ministry primarily reaching adult athletes who are involved in running, biking, swimming, obstacle course racing, CrossFit, and other forms of fitness. Endurance athletes are committed to a lifestyle of fitness that requires disciplined training and competition. This 5-day reading plan focuses on training to be Christ-like, bringing glory to God in the endurance sports world.

Through the Storm
5 Days
Where is God in the trials and tribulations of life? Where is He when you need Him most? In this 5-day devotional by Daystar’s Joni Lamb, you’ll discover what it means to walk hand-in-hand with God even when life brings its biggest blows and setbacks. If you’re ready for a greater, renewed strength in Christ, then this devotional is for you.

Single Today
5 Days
Ryan Wekenman has been a single pastor for over a decade. He found out how hard it can be to thrive where you are. Regrets from the past and fear of the future can make it tough to find peace in the present. This study will guide you through several passages that will help you conquer yesterday's regrets, ditch tomorrow's worries, and thrive right where you are.

UNSUNG HERO Bible Reading Plan
5 Days
UNSUNG HERO and Kingdom Story Company created this plan to help individuals and groups explore biblical themes of family, community, and faith in the new film from the creators of Jesus Revolution. In this Bible reading plan, you’ll see clips from UNSUNG HERO, a video from the band for KING + COUNTRY, and read reflection questions to help study what the Bible says about the power of family and biblical community.

Celebrate Communion – a Time to Honour Jesus
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When we take communion, we are taking time to honour Jesus and remember what He’s done for us. Learn more about communion, how Jesus said to remember Him, what the bread and cup represent, and that the last supper was the first communion.

Making the Most of Your Summer
5 Days
A wise man once said, "'Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." In Making the Most of Your Summer, Scott Savage shares the power of naming and embracing your current season in life. After finishing this 5-day reading plan, you'll have all the ingredients to make this an unforgettable summer.

What Is a Christian?
5 Days
Have you recently made a decision to follow Jesus? Congratulations! We are convinced that this is the greatest decision you have ever made. Over the next few days, we will look at some of the core beliefs that are involved in following Jesus.

What Does It Mean to Date With Intention?
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Are you dating with intention? Perhaps you are but don’t realize it or want to start. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing what it means to date with intention, why it’s important, and how you can do it successfully to find a Godly spouse.

Joy
5 Days
Discover the profound joy found in God's presence through this Bible plan. Explore how to rejoice in the Lord, experience joy through trials, and embrace the joy of giving. Each devotional, supported by key Scriptures, guides you to deepen your relationship with God and find enduring joy in every circumstance. Cultivate a joyful heart, rooted in faith and generosity, reflecting God's love and grace in your daily life.

She Yearns: Habits of a Godly Woman
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Do you ever long for deeper intimacy with God, yearning to embody the characteristics of a godly woman in your daily life? If so, you're not alone. Delve into the timeless truths Scripture offers with Cheri Strange. Together, we will explore practical habits that help cultivate spiritual growth.

Let's Talk About Sex
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Let's Talk About Sex is a five-day Bible plan that explores sexual immorality and the importance of honoring God with our bodies. Scripture is used to illuminate what the Creator thinks about sexual intercourse before marriage. Bre challenges single men and women to embrace celibacy with a promise ring as a symbol of their pledge to God.

Becoming a Biblical Leader
5 Days
Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

Prep for College (Parents Edition)
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Preparing parents to faithfully send their children into college and to emerge into adulthood thriving in their faith and thriving in healthy relationships with their parents and family of origin.

The Gratitude Muscle! A 5 Day Challenge
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Ever felt thankful at Thanksgiving but wondered why that feeling didn't last long? Perhaps, you need a new way to think about gratitude and a new approach to practicing it. In this plan and 5 day challenge, you'll learn how to exercise your gratitude muscle, especially in moments when you're struggling to thank God or feel joyful.

Thankful
5 Days
The "Thankful" devotional journey emphasizes the transformative power of gratitude in our lives as kingdom leaders, encouraging rejoicing and giving thanks in all circumstances. Each day invites reflection on personal challenges and the blessings of God's presence, promoting a heart posture of prayer and praise. It highlights the importance of cultivating an atmosphere of thankfulness within teams, reminding us that gratitude not only shifts our perspective but also enables us to serve others joyfully.

Every Day Grateful
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The season of Thanksgiving is here, and it's the perfect time to lean into what God has to say about gratitude. Dive into this 5-Day Bible Reading Plan and learn how to seek gratitude in everything you do.

Acts 12:1-25 | Sometimes It Looks Like God Is Failing
5 Days
Sometimes it seems like God is failing. The same was true for those first disciples too. This 5-day plan will take you through a time when it looked like God’s kingdom promises just weren’t coming true, through the lens of Acts 12. It continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.