Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:3

When Prayer Feels Like a Chore, Not a Joy is a 5-day devotional for believers who love God but struggle to connect with Him in prayer. Prayer was designed to be a lifeline of intimacy, not a lifeless duty. This devotional helps you move from routine to relationship, from obligation to delight. With scripture, honest encouragement, and practical steps, you’ll rediscover the joy of talking with your Father who longs to hear your voice.

DEPART FROM ME: 5 Days to Know You’re Really Saved is a sobering, soul-searching journey into the heart of true salvation. Inspired by Jesus’ warning in Matthew 7:23, this devotional helps believers examine their faith, confront spiritual deception, and embrace authentic relationship with Christ. Each day unpacks biblical truth about repentance, lordship, and assurance—guiding you beyond religion into real redemption. Whether you’re questioning your salvation or discipling others, this study equips you to stand firm, walk boldly, and know you’re truly His. Don’t settle for “almost.” Eternity is too important. Let’s make sure. Let’s get real.

There’s a difference between knowing OF someone and truly KNOWING them. How well do you know God? If it is your desire to learn more about God’s heart for His people and for your life, set some time aside this week to read His word and then listen for His voice.

Life unfolds in seasons, guided by God’s wisdom. The sun rises and sets by His order; creation moves to His timing. Some seasons are for waiting, others for fulfillment; some for sowing, others for reaping. Our journey aligns when we trust God’s plan. We push when called to pause, linger when called to move. Freedom comes when we rest in His timing. Walk in step with heaven’s rhythm. Receive strength, courage, and peace, trusting that God makes all things beautiful in His perfect time.

We recognize the importance of communication in relationships, and our relationship with God is no exception. God longs for us to communicate with him in prayer—a discipline that even His Son, Jesus, practiced. In this plan, you’ll learn from Jesus’ example, and you’ll be challenged to step out of the traffic of life and experience for yourself the strength and guidance prayer provides.

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.

People who have the backing of someone high in authority have a certain air in the way they walk and carry themselves. In Plan 16 we see the power there is in being connected to Jesus and Jesus being one with the Father. Being united with Jesus is being united with the Father – if only we truly harnessed that truth and allowed it to release power in our lives.

All of us need some type of healing in our lives. We might have a physical illness, emotional trauma, mental distress, or spiritual burden that we keep battling—even after years of praying it away. In this Plan, we’ll find hope and encouragement as we learn about a variety of ways that Jesus healed people.

Prayer is a mystery. How do we pray? What do we pray for? If God already knows everything, why do we pray? We know prayer is a crucial aspect of the life of a Christian, but it is often a challenge. Going through the example that Jesus gave us in the Lord’s Prayer, we will explore different elements of prayer and discover ways to develop our own prayer life.

Join six beloved Bible teachers who will help you study prayers in the Bible that can inspire your own. You’ll learn God welcomes your praise and lament, your thanksgiving and intercession. Above all, you’ll notice there’s no one right way to pray. As you draw near to God through prayer, you’ll find your faith strengthened and your heart united to Christ.

The purpose of this series is to help you become a disciple of Jesus — someone who knows God personally and intimately, is obedient to His Word, faithfully applying the truth you are learning and consistently sharing the good news to others.

Designed for students, this reading plan walks through what it means to live life in the Kingdom that Jesus brought down to earth. Over the next six days, we will read through different passages of scripture and spend time reflecting on this new, different, and better way of life that Jesus offers to us!

The Gospels reveal that Jesus had a rich and extensive prayer life. His longest recorded prayer, found in John 17, gives us a front-row seat to the nature and quality of Jesus’ conversation with his Father and the role of prayer in his care for the disciples.

We Are Messengers frontman Darren Mulligan's personal testimony, and the music of We Are Messengers, are intended as a beacon of hope for all. In this 7 Day devotional, in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, Darren unpacks 7 songs from We Are Messengers' self-titled album.

My passion is to see ordinary followers of Jesus grow into natural prayers who talk to God, listen to God, and interact with God at all times, in all places, through all circumstances. To do this, we will all need to learn how to pray with our eyes wide open, our ears wide open, our hearts wide open—our lives wide open! Come spend seven days learning how.

Knowing God’s heart changes everything. His love draws us in. His power fills our hands and hearts with might. His redemption rewrites even the worst stories of our lives. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover to greater depths the heart of your heavenly Father, and learn how to live your life as a response to his unceasing love. 

Many of us have heart disease. We know about God’s love, yet often struggle to experience the fullness of that love. Many people are trapped in addiction, fear, and broken relationships. Why are our lives so often no different from people who don’t know God? Finding true freedom and health starts with knowing God’s love for you in both your head and your heart. Discover how to receive God’s love so completely that your life radiates his love for you and others.

Jesus loved questions. Of the 183 questions Jesus was asked by people, He most often answered by asking a question Himself. It was the most common way He helped people grow. Join Tom Hughes, author of the book Curious and pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles on this 7-day journey watching your faith grow as you respond to the questions Jesus is still asking.

While people are aware of the Lord’s Prayer for daily needs, they may not know that Jesus had a vital prayer life and especially relied on his Father’s help as he faced and endured the cross. We can learn much about how to pray in crisis times by looking at those prayers of Jesus. 

When a person comes to know Christ there are steps that the Bible gives to help them understand their new found life in Him. If you have made Christ Lord of your life, then welcome to the family of God. This devotion is a brief overview of the gospel message and will help build the foundation you need to establish your new life in Christ.

The Psalms are about lifting up praises to God. Psalms also bring comfort to man. That is what is great about the Christian life: When we praise God, He comforts us. When we are comforted, we praise God. So, it is this wonderful loop that you will find in 150 Psalms of praising God and man being comforted. This first devotional is about learning to be still in God’s presence.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like studying the Word of God, praying, confessing, and fasting are not just items on a checklist. These habits have the power to change us. In this seven-day reading plan come explore the habit of studying the Word of God and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!

What is the good news? Jesus offered his followers a full and fulfilling life, one that would not only last into eternity, but have eternal significance. He called it an “abundant” life, and he claimed that he was the only source of that life.

How do you see God? The answer to that question shapes you, your faith, self-perceptions, attitudes, relationships, goals—your whole life. Having an inaccurate view of God can keep you stuck in lifelong struggles. That means taking a long look at the real God—as He longs to be seen—is a wise move! Your life will be powerfully transformed!

Easter is a very special time of year for believers in Jesus. This year, why not take some time to journey with Jesus from His preparation, to His crucifixion and His rising? Each day we have something new to learn from the story of Easter, let’s never allow the greatest act of love in history to become dull or familiar.