Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 1:16

Identity, value, and purpose are three critical aspects of our faith journey and are vital to becoming all God has called us to be. This Bible plan helps encourage readers to look to Jesus to recognize their identity in Christ, understand their value to Him, and discover their purpose in life.

Based on Tina Cho’s book, God’s Little Astronomer, this devotional will help families behold the beauty of God’s creation—from the stars and planets to asteroids and meteoroids. Young astronomers will understand that God’s creation reflects His love for them. God’s glory shines throughout the heavens, but His children matter most. Embark on an out-of-this-world journey through outer space and marvel at God’s handiwork and love!

We as skateboarders see the world differently. Where the average person might see mundane architecture and concrete, we see the creative possibilities within the urban terrain or skate park. And just like skateboarders, when we trust Jesus Christ for salvation and become Christians, our hearts and minds are transformed. We see the world differently and our worldview changes in knowing Jesus.

Have you ever been relying on your smartphone’s GPS for directions when you suddenly lost cell service? That can be a scary predicament. Without directions, how will you know where you are going? This week let’s dig into Proverbs to learn what wisdom would teach us about the paths we travel in life.

God made, loves and commissions you as a Black woman. He wants to show you how to root your identity in Him, see His purpose for you, and find real rest. In this week’s devotional, Dr. Sarita Lyons explores what it looks like to flourish in Christ as the Black women God made us to be.

The Bible is a big book and can often feel intimidating. But this big book contains God’s story and plan for creation. When we take time to read it slowly and reflect on its words, it transforms our lives. Join us as we do just that with this five-day reading plan on the book of Colossians.

As you rediscover Christmas in these devotions, you will find your heart opening to the wider field of God’s Love, empowering you to participate in the new Creation Story launched at Christmas and extending far beyond the Christmas season.

Join this 5 day audio devotional based on Ascent Project's worship album titled "Live From CO House of Prayer." Each day you will hear from our worship leaders as they share some more depth into the themes and scriptures around each song. We invite you to dive into God’s word with us and take some time each day to fully focus on him and truly worship him. We believe as you listen to this devotional that He is going to show up, and speak and move in your heart right where you are.

Find space to reckon with your grief during the most joyous time of the year. With prayer and spiritual practices from Stephanie Duncan Smith, author of Even After Everything and creator of Slant Letter, this devotional invites you to openly acknowledge your loss, reckon with the dissonance of the season, and encounter God’s empathy in the fullness of your honest emotions.

This devotional invites you to experience Jesus through five songs: "King of Heaven," "Sing His Name," "Holy and Anointed One," "No One Like You," and "Now Until Forever." Each day blends moments of stillness, Scripture, reflection, and practical steps, focusing on Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. Discover how His beauty transforms us and the world, and be inspired to join His work of restoration. Through worship, reflection, and action, let this devotional help you encounter God’s love and respond with your whole life, celebrating His goodness—now and forever.

In this five-part video series (each ~20 minutes), John Eldredge invites you on a journey—not to gain more knowledge, but to experience Jesus in a way that transforms your everyday life. We live in a world that constantly pulls us away from the life we were made for, bombarding us with noise, distractions, and anxiety. But Jesus offers something radically different—refuge, strength, and wonder through daily encounters with Him. Through these sessions, you’ll rediscover the reality of God’s presence, learn to take shelter in Him, and step into the deeper life you were created for.

Have you ever wondered why you get anxious? Our false needs can disguise themselves as worthy pursuits, but our freedom comes from recognizing reality—the truth of who we are and who God is. This five-day plan will help you locate the false needs you chase and the truth that brings freedom and peace.

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast to know God more. He has called us to be set apart for Him. This encompasses everything we do and is demonstrated in how we honor Him and make disciples in our campuses, communities, and every nation. Together, let’s reflect on the finished work of Christ on the cross and see how we can live out the gospel every day.

Have you ever been moved by a song or seen your own story reflected in a movie? We live surrounded by art, but we don't always stop to understand the messages behind the stories that surround us. This plan is an invitation to discover how art expresses the longings of the human soul, as we learn to listen to the heart of our culture and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

Jesus is more than a teacher or a good example. He is the center of everything. In Colossians 1:15–18, we see that Jesus is the image of God, the Creator of the world, the One who holds everything together, and the Head of the Church. These truths show us why Jesus should be first in every part of our lives. Over the next five days, this devotional will help you know Jesus better and make Him your top priority.

The birth of Jesus reminds us that God doesn’t remain distant. In Jesus, God took on human flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The word used to describe this incredible event is “incarnation.” God came to us—not in abstraction or theory—but in real human flesh. God moved into the neighborhood to rescue us and remake our neighborhoods. This five-day devotional draws from themes in Derek Vreeland’s Bible study Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, to help us rediscover the joy that came when God moved into our neighborhoods to rescue us and our neighbors.

In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart, Jesus is the living center who holds all things in the universe together. In these devotionals, Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how being an apprentice to Jesus leads you into becoming more of your true self as you become more like Jesus.

Over 2 billion people in the world today have not heard the good news of Jesus presented in a way they could understand. The following five-day devotional shares thoughts from OM leaders around the world to help inspire you and guide your prayers for the least reached.

Life is often lived in the ordinary; in school, at work, in our homes, in conversations with friends. Yet God meets us there. The book of Colossians reminds us that Christ is supreme, and that His presence transforms even the most mundane moments into opportunities for faith, hope, and love. This plan will help you see the extraordinary in the ordinary and inspire you to live your faith out loud where God has placed you.

This study is for the woman who’s always holding it together. Through Scripture, reflection, and grounding practices, you'll learn how to release control, rest in God’s presence, and embrace your identity as His beloved daughter.

This reading plan serves as a guide through the Advent season, traditionally celebrated during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. We’ll explore the biblical themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, diving deeper into human longings for healing and restoration—our anticipation for God’s new world.

Christmas is more than a holiday — it is the moment when the Creator steps into His own creation to restore it. In these five short devotionals, you’ll be invited to contemplate Christ who comes, the King who serves, the Shepherd who guides, the Lamb who gives Himself, and the Light that never fades. May this journey renew in you the conviction that the Gospel not only saves but also restores everything sin has broken — reaching every sphere of life and bringing all of creation under the lordship of Christ.

Imagine knowing someone you really trust is holding everything you’re responsible for. The weight of your household, the pressure you feel, the stress of military life—all released into the most trustworthy hands. When we let go, we don’t fall into emptiness—we fall into grace. Homefront Heroes Ministries invites you to lay down what was never yours to carry, and rest in the freedom of abiding with Jesus.

Kingdom Playmaker: Living with Intention is a five-day plan by Eyong Enoh, a follower of Jesus and former professional footballer who played in two World Cups. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical reflection, this plan will help you discover your God-given identity and live with purpose that reflects Christ. Each day equips you to listen for God’s guidance, stand firm against expectations, endure hardship with faith, and intentionally impact others for His Kingdom. Be challenged to carry God’s love into your everyday spaces and become a Kingdom Playmaker who lives with eternal significance.

This five-day reading plan is based on Revelation chapter 5 and the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, worthy of all honor. Through these readings, we will journey from the tears of humanity without Christ, through the redemption obtained by His blood, to a life surrendered in eternal worship. This devotional invites us to examine our hearts, recognize who is truly worthy, and live to glorify Christ with our entire lives.