Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:11

So many people are hampered by negative and harmful emotions. This brings much pain and leads to a joyless life with feelings of hopelessness. But Jesus remedies for them all.

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. To accomplish this we have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture (usually 5-15 verses) 4 times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

This is a seven day devotional focusing on our identity in Christ and what that means.

Have you ever tried to get “close” to God and couldn’t stay there? If so, strive no further. Join NavPress author Dave Hickman on a 7-day journey into the freeing reality of your perfect “union” with Jesus Christ.

The word extravagant comes from the Latin, extravagari, meaning to “wander outside or beyond.” It describes working outside of prescribed lines, even recklessly so. The woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume was someone prepared to go “outside the lines” of what was deemed acceptable in her passion to demonstrate her love for Jesus. Read to learn more about a lifestyle of extravagant worship!

Laura Story believes that “Worship in its very core begins with surrender.” In this 7-Day devotional Laura unpacks what it means to live life with Open Hands. She says “Open Hands is something I’ve been learning on so many different levels. The crazier life gets, the more this idea of ‘open hands’ became the theme that God was teaching me.” In this devotional Laura Story shares her heart on the biblical application of living a life with Open Hands as expressed through the songs on her album “Open Hands”.

Do you often compare yourself to others or to society’s standard of what it means to be a woman? What if instead, you defined yourself by what God says about you and learned how to battle those creeping lies of the enemy? This plan will help you live each day with hope and confidence in Christ, knowing your identity rests in Him alone.

There are times in life when you feel as though the bottom has fallen out – either because of something you’ve done, or something that’s happened to you. It’s easy to feel isolated or rejected, but God wants you to know that you have a place with Him and nothing can separate you from His love and plan for you. These seven devotionals can help you get back on track.

Are you tired of feeling ignored, passed over, and uncertain of your future? Are you longing for someone to choose you for romance, a school, or for a job opportunity? Do you continue to let rejection write your story? In this seven-day devotional, discover your identity as chosen by Jesus, for Jesus and the incredible chosen life He has for you right where you are.

Insecurity is a universal struggle among most women today. With endless ways to compare ourselves, our sense of worth suffers daily. This devotional exposes some of the lies that plague our true identity and helps us to identify the thieves that want to distort and limit who Christ tells us we are. Together we will learn the tools needed to disarm those thieves and gain back the security that never should have been stolen.

Psalm 40 is the good news that God hears our cries and delights to rescue us. In this 7-day reading plan, ask honest questions of yourself and the Bible and learn how to stay faithful to God amidst painful and hard times. Trace the thread of joy and purpose that comes from delighting in the Lord and the healing that only He can bring to His children.

There’s only one constant in this ever-changing world, the character of our heavenly Father. The earth itself is undergoing changes constantly. What seems the most immovable now will one day be done away with. But God is unchanging and unwavering. He’s completely faithful and committed to seeing through the promises he’s made you, so ground yourself in his unchanging love. May God’s character become your source, refuge and unshakable foundation.

Many of us have a fear of not belonging, of being on the outside looking in. For those struggling to fit in, God asks us to abandon the boulevard of attention-demanding behaviors for the byways of remaining in Christ and relaxing into his role for our lives. The back-road way may take a little longer to get to our destination—but it’s well worth the trip!

Best-selling author Connilyn Cossette invities you to join with her on this seven-day study inspired by her latest novel, Until the Mountains Fall, the third installment of the Cities of Refuge Series. These devotionals will focus on the parable of the Prodigal Son and how this redemptive narrative challenges us to examine our our hearts and minds and helps us more fully comprehend the boundless love of our Father.

When we hear the name Gideon, most of us think about his 300 soldiers or a fleece spread beneath the evening sky. But Gideon's story is so much bigger than that. This is a story about God and His people—His love for them, as well as His strength operating in spite of, even through, their weakness.

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he summarizes the Gospel story and its implications and application for our lives.

We have some good news. God’s not embarrassed about sex; He created it! God’s not mad at you for having a sex drive. In fact, it was His idea to give you one. Our job is to steward what He gave us by living lives of freedom and purity. Want to learn how?

Like Joshua and the Israelites, we who were slaves brought treasure out of our slavery. The question is: are we going to use that wealth for God’s glory and thrive in the wilderness? Or are we going to fashion an idol out of it and worship what once held us captive? This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 2 of a 10 part series.

“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.

Joshua and the Israelites were given a Promised Land inheritance. God gave it to them when He made a covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15. We also have a promised inheritance. This week we will explore the Spiritual inheritance we have in Jesus. A promise worth fighting for. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 8 of a 10 part series.

Have you ever experienced conflict in your life? Maybe it's at home, in the workplace, at church, or with friends. Wherever our conflict is, it steals our peace. This seven-day devotional is designed to help us get into God's presence, experience His peace, and overcoming conflict in a Godly way.

You may have asked, "But what about my sin? How could God want a personal relationship with me?" "He knows my past, He knows what I’m struggling with right now. How could he ever want to be around someone like me?" "Shouldn’t I come back later, after I get myself all fixed up?"... These are great questions, and the truth will blow your mind. Think bigger!

God’s desire for us is that we know and live out our true identity in Christ. An identity formed by His Word and secured through His resurrection that shatters the lies and distorted images we believe. Building from the apostle Paul’s writing in Ephesians, pastor and author Chip Ingram opens your eyes to the new you that God sees, the person who is valued, forgiven, and called with purpose.

Any way you cut the Gospel, it bleeds forgiveness. Yet, even the most seasoned Christian can struggle to extend forgiveness to those that have deeply wounded them. Dr. Bruce Hebel invites you on a seven-day journey to discover what God has to say about experiencing the freedom of the Gospel through forgiveness and show you how to apply the blood of Jesus as payment in full for every wound.

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!