Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Joel 2:13

When something has a hold on you, when you want to do the right thing, but don’t. And wish you could break free... When you are in a sinful pattern, or have a heavy burden, anytime you need more of what only God can provide you need to develop the discipline of fasting. Learn about this spiritual discipline, and let it ignite your hunger for God and increase your capacity to choose that which truly satisfies.

Grow deeper and stronger in your spiritual life with this 7-day devotional offering SOAP Articles from the NIV LifeConnect Bible - Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. Author Wayne Cordeiro offers insights and thoughts drawn from his own use of this Bible study method in his spiritual journey.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like fasting, confessing, praying, and studying the Word of God 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 fasting and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!

As we push through challenges and the unexpected, we find more reason to fix our attention on who our awesome God is. This plan will lead you into a deeper understanding of God’s greatness and goodness resulting in worship, holiness, and mission.

7 Prayers for Your Nation: How to intercede for your nation by praying the Scriptures back to the Lord. Pray for the government, kings, and all who are in authority—including every citizen! Every person is called to be an intercessor, and your prayers can shape the history and future of your nation. As you pray for revival in your nation, God will hear and answer.

With the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting, has the practice of fasting essentially become a worldly endeavor focused on improved health? In an attempt to answer this question, we will look closer at what Scripture has to say about fasting, what circumstances led God's people into a time of fasting, and what these examples might mean for you and me today in our pursuit of becoming more like Jesus.

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. Even though the Bible regularly mentions this practice, many never even consider it. In this reading plan, you will look at biblical examples to discover several ways that fasting can be a powerful discipline in the Christian life. By the end of the week, you will know how and why to fast, even if you don’t have any experience.

There is only one way to God and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through fasting. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that calls us to deny the desires of our flesh and fill ourselves up with God, His Word, and His presence. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you would walk away understanding the importance of fasting and be equipped with the tools to connect with God through fasting.

Are you seeking renewal this Lent? This daily reading plan invites you to reflect on repentance, renewal, and the hope of the resurrection that you can find in Jesus. During this season of personal reflection, draw closer to God as you reflect on his Word. This 7-day plan is an excerpt from "The Risen Christ", a full Lenten plan that invites you to reflect on Jesus’s life, sacrifice, and victory.

Lent is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and turn your heart fully toward God. It’s a 40-day period leading up to Easter spent reflecting on Jesus' journey to the cross and preparing our hearts for the celebration of his resurrection. Ultimately, Lent begins with an invitation from God: Return to me. Spend this Lenten season diving into our 6-part Bible Reading Plan designed to help you set aside distractions and refocus on how God is moving in your life.