Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 15:8

Whether you want to cultivate a deeper self-love, live with greater confidence, or embrace your purpose more fully, this reading plan by Dr. Lucille O'Neal will inspire you to remember that it's never too late for a new beginning.

There are moments in life when we feel an inner push toward something greater, a divine call to multiply the talents and resources that God has given us. This devotional plan will explore how we can respond to this call and how we can transform our gifts into instruments for the glory of God. Together, we will discover that growth is not only possible but inevitable when we align ourselves with God’s will.

Jesus’ teachings on money are some of His most challenging. In this 5-part devotional, discover what He really said about success, riches, and the cost of following Him. Does wealth keep you from heaven? Do you really need to give everything away? These readings will challenge your perspective and help align your heart with God’s Kingdom. Are you ready for Jesus’ wealth warning?

What if your greatest business setbacks were actually God’s setup for something deeper? This series invites you to see failure not as disqualification, but as the refining ground of true success. Through Scripture, prayer, and practical insight, you’ll discover how God uses failure to shape character, clarify purpose, and build His Kingdom—reminding you that in His hands, even loss can become your most powerful advantage.

All throughout the Bible, God uses the image of trees to teach deep spiritual truths. Trees are God’s amazing creations. They provide fruits, shade, and clean the air. However, beyond being used as a resource, trees reflect something greater: the life of a believer. We did not choose to be like trees, God designed us that way, to live rooted, fruitful, and unshakable lives in Him.

Fully His: Five Marks of a True Follower What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this 5-day reading plan, discover five powerful marks that set true disciples apart: surrender, obedience, spiritual hunger, authentic witness, and sacrificial love. Through Scripture and reflection, you’ll be challenged to move beyond casual belief into deeper devotion—living fully His in heart, attitude, and action.

A Bible plan that will help you discover the freedom you were designed and made for. So many chase freedom and deliverance, but Bible gives us a beautiful understanding of what Jesus has done and given to us, to live free.

God’s Word is a seed, and our hearts are the soil. Every promise, instruction, and revelation carries within it the potential for transformation; but the condition of our hearts determines the harvest we see. In this 5-day journey, you’ll discover how to nurture a heart that receives God’s Word, grows strong roots, and bears fruit that lasts. Through Scripture, you’ll learn how to overcome hard seasons, protect your growth, and live a fruitful, Spirit-filled life. Whether you feel stuck, dry, or hungry for more of God, this plan will help you prepare your soil for divine increase.

We live in a generation that filters everything personalities, emotions, even faith. But God calls you to live with authenticity, without masks or pretenses. Unfiltered Identity is a 5-day plan that reminds you who you are in Christ and that your worth isn’t based on what you do, but on whose you are. Through Scripture and reflection, you’ll learn to see yourself through the Creator’s eyes, heal your inner reflection, and mirror His glory with freedom. You were designed to live without fear, without filters, and with divine purpose.

People hurt us. And we harden our hearts to protect ourselves. Plans fail. Tragedy comes unexpectedly. In the face of disappointment, we can quickly lose hope and begin to believe God has forgotten us. But He hasn't and He won't. Let this five-day series with Andrew and Wendy Palau refresh your soul—God is FOR you, and His plans for you are good!

If you feel burdened and weary this week, receive this invitation to slow down and be with Jesus, who doesn’t demand more of you but in¬stead asks you to lay things down. Who calls you not to passivity but to actively rest in who He says He is. And to remain there, today, because He who calls you is faithful.

When life feels chaotic, God’s grace is still amazing. Through her friendship with Joni Eareckson Tada, Ruth Schleppi-Verboom discovered how faith, suffering, and joy can beautifully coexist. In this 5-day devotional, Ruth shares biblical truths she learned from Joni’s example—reminding us that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness, His purposes are never wasted, and His grace is enough for every season. Each day invites you to look to Scripture and see how Christ’s power can turn pain into praise and everyday moments into deeper trust.

So...you're out of the habit of Bible reading. You are NOT alone! God wants to meet with you in His Word. (The enemy does not, by the way. That's one of the reasons it can be a challenge.) You can do it. These 5 days will get you heading in the right direction!

The Divine Mandate to Be Fruitful is a five-day journey designed to help believers rediscover God’s original intention for their lives: a life that flourishes from the inside out. Rooted in Scripture, this plan explores how fruitfulness begins with the right foundation, grows through abiding in Christ, becomes visible through true discipleship, reflects the character of the Holy Spirit, and is cultivated by His power, not our striving. Whether you feel spiritually stagnant or hungry for deeper growth, this plan guides you into alignment with God’s design so you can live rooted, remaining, and ripe for His glory.

Do you feel like everything depends on you? No wonder you’re exhausted. In these days of hyper-individualism, we can easily fall into the trap of thinking that it’s all up to us. When we embrace Jesus’s radical call to live free of self-centeredness and center our lives first on God, we experience the peace we long for and discover the purpose God has had for us all along.

Addressing Our Affections is a five-day devotional designed to help believers examine what truly has their hearts. Through Scripture, reflection, and honest self-examination, this devotional invites readers to identify disordered loves, release misplaced desires, and rediscover what it means to abide in Christ. Rather than calling for more effort or spiritual activity, it points us toward deeper surrender and delight in the Lord—where our affections are reordered, and our hearts are drawn back to Him.

Remain is a 5-day devotional designed for women seeking to abide in God when obedience feels quiet and seasons feel long. Rooted in John 15, it reframes remaining as a posture of strength and purpose. Each day invites reflection, Scripture, and prompts to help readers grow in identity, faith, and spiritual resilience.

In John’s gospel, Jesus uses the words “I AM,” providing insight into His character, motives, interactions, and priorities. A name God gave for Himself in Exodus, “I AM,” is also Jesus’s not-so-subtle way of letting the world know that He is the Son of God, fully God. The plans in this series will deepen your faith and lead you to worship the Great I AM, Jesus.

In this devotional, we’ll explore what it means to truly abide—to live connected to Him, guided by His Spirit, and rooted in His love. No matter the distractions or challenges you face, Jesus is the Vine, and you are His branch. Let His presence anchor you, sustain you, and remind you that every moment can be spent walking with Him. Abide in Him and bear fruit that lasts.

Set the course of your day by releasing the simple, yet profound power of scriptural decrees that will bless, encourage, and transform your life and the lives of those around you. Every day can be a new beginning for you in Christ! Five daily decrees of faith inspired by Patricia King’s book 31 Decrees of Blessing for Your Life.

In this plan we will look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Part five of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

Some people believe that you have to wait until you die to know for sure whether or not you truly belong to God and get to spend eternity in Heaven.  Not true!  God wants you to live a victorious life for His glory right now, confident not only of where you will spend eternity (1 John 5:13), but also in His love and your identity as His child.  Not sure whether or not you belong to God?  Don’t wait another day to find out!

With transparency, humor, heart-tugging storytelling, and more than a little personal confession, Martin shows us that no matter where we live or how much we have, as we learn what it is to be with people as Jesus was, we'll find our very lives. 

There’s no doubt that we gravitate to the promises of God. The side we don’t like is the side of struggle when following Jesus. Walking and living for Jesus will bring both great and difficult times. Jesus warns us about these days and the way people will respond to us because of how they respond to Him. Take heart – Jesus hasn’t left us alone– we have the Holy Spirit!

How often do we wish that we had easy answers to life’s difficult questions? A globally cherished author on the Christian faith, Andrew Murray didn't have all the answers, but he knew the power that an in-depth walk with Christ can bring about. His studies led him to insights into topics that still challenge us today, including faith's best-kept secrets. Join us for an 6-day overview of his work.