Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:35

All is Calm, All is Bright focuses on the Prince of Peace and celebrates the Light of the World. Short devotionals take you from the Old Testament longing for the Messiah through the fulfillment of God's promise in the story of Jesus' birth found in the gospels. Each day's reading brings you one step nearer the heart of Christmas: Immanuel, God with us.

Feeling weary from waiting and wondering if God still hears you? In this 5-day devotional, Scott Savage unpacks Zechariah’s story to reveal how God meets us in silence, answers prayers in surprising ways, and turns weariness into worship. Your prayers have been heard. Don’t give up now!

When hope feels distant—buried in silence, barrenness, or delay—Jesus is quietly at work, bringing life where we least expect it. In this five-day Advent journey, uncover fierce hope: hope that waits with expectation, trusts God’s work in the silence, chooses joy in uncertainty, believes against all odds, and prepares Him room. Each day offers Scripture, a short devotion, and a prayer to steady your heart with fierce hope this Advent season.

The Christmas story reminds us that hope is not found in perfect circumstances but in our faithful God. Over the four weeks of Advent, journey through the readings of this devotional plan to help you reflect on the promise of Immanuel, God with us, and discover how He meets us in every season of waiting with faithfulness and hope.

We all want to hear from God. But sometimes, it’s hard to know what that means or how to listen. In the Christmas story, God spoke to ordinary people through dreams, angels, Scripture, and the quiet stirrings of the Spirit. Each one had to decide how to respond. Over five days, we’ll look at how Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and others heard from God, and what that can teach us about hearing and following him in our everyday lives today.

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.

Parenting a child with special needs or medical challenges can feel overwhelming. If you are feeling weary or discouraged, these Bible-based readings will remind you of the joy and strength God offers. Speaking from her own experience as a special needs mom, Camille Joy draws us back to the truth that God is with us, even in the hardest seasons.

Have you ever wondered what Easter is truly about? Here is a five-day video series in American Sign Language (ASL) giving a brief overview of the events leading up to Easter and why Easter is important for everyone.

The story of Christ's birth is central to our celebration of Christmas. This reading plan chronicles the humble beginnings of a Savior the world had been anticipating for centuries. This short collection of readings connects us to the arrival of Emmanuel, a God who is with us.

This 6-day Christmas devotional plan will take you through the verses behind songs from Rend Collective's Christmas album, Campfire Christmas. Join the band and prepare your heart for the coming of our Savior!

He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, you are not alone. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, God With Us .

Mary was a mom, like you and me.  What can we learn from the  heart of the woman chosen to bear the Messiah? Read along as Robin Meadows, wife of one, mom of many ,  shares from her experiences of launching seven children, and living to tell about it. 

In this six-day study, Tiffany reveals the healing power of Jesus’ unconditional love through his encounters with six hurting women in the Gospels. Each life-changing encounter reveals a compassionate Savior who offers hope and second chances, helping us to embrace our own value and indispensable role in the kingdom. Experience the unfailing companionship of Jesus, who heals our deepest hurts and proves to be all we’ve ever needed. 

Journey to a Manger is a six-day plan that helps you discover the deeper story of Christmas. Each day contains a short (1–2 minute) audio message that ties into the journey theme. It was not an easy path. You will see how God used surprise encounters and even quiet shepherds to bring His Son into the world. These lessons connect to real-life stories to show how we can follow God today. No matter what you’re facing, Christmas reminds us that God is near, working in big and small ways. Let this journey draw you closer to Jesus.

We invite you to join us in preparing room in our hearts for Christ. It’s the cry of our hearts to which God responds with His Son, “Emmanuel” - God is with us. Giving time and attention to the coming Light of the world can spark a tiny hope, ignite a thrill of joy and give us a glimpse of love in a time that otherwise may be exhausting, overwhelming and stressful.

Imagine meeting Jesus face-to-face. What questions would you ask Him? In this six-day reading plan, meet women from the Bible who encountered Jesus face-to-face. Find out how Jesus answers relevant questions such as, “Will Jesus forgive me?” or “Will Jesus acknowledge my suffering?” and how He offers hope to each woman in the midst of her circumstances.

There’s plenty of discussion about whether a person is a natural-born leader, made that way by experience, or some combination of both. In these readings, we look at ordinary people in the Bible became God’s leaders. We also look at how God may be calling you today and how to respond, especially in light of our capabilities, limitations and environment.

Join Stasi Eldredge for this six-day study to reveal how Jesus restores the feminine heart, and allow you to discover the glorious design of women the way God originally intended. Based on the bestselling book "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul" and guided by the author.

Consider this Bible Plan for pre-teens your six days of Christmas. (Because, who has time for all 12?) Get your heart and mind centered around the real meaning of this joyful season. Hint: It’s even better than candy, tinsel, and some guy in a red suit!

In the Bible we find powerful stories about believers. In these lessons, we will look briefly at the lives of some of them. Discover how God chooses people who dare to trust Him. Not so much heroes, but witnesses of faith in whom God's power becomes visible.

In the Christmas special “Holy Night,” the creators of The Chosen have told the Story of the first Christmas really well. And this 6-day reading plan lets you peek in on some of the most powerful moments from “Holy Night,” setting the stage for deep reflection as you prepare room in your heart for the arrival of Jesus this Christmas.

Christmas isn’t just about gifts—it’s about The Gift. In this 6-day devotional, explore the heart of Christmas through the lens of love, hope, joy, peace, fulfillment, and grace. Each day ties in a powerful Bible story with key Scriptures, thoughtful reflection, heartfelt prayer, and a practical action step. Let the true meaning of Christmas draw you closer to the One who came for you.

'The Bible' is a powerful telling of stories from the Scriptures mixing live action with state-of-the-art CGI. From executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, 'The Bible' airs every Sunday night in March on the History channel (United States). This six-day plan will take you straight to the source, where you can read the Bible stories from Week 3 of this powerful television series.

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God is calling us into an ever-deepening relationship with Him – one that sets us on the road to a fantastic adventure: a journey into the very heart of God. Our Father loves us with reckless abandon. He longs for us to surrender to Him, so we can be all we were made to be. Our lives will be truly full when we allow Him to fill us to overflowing.