Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Kings 19:16

Do you feel alone? Loneliness is a complicated emotion. For some, loneliness comes from feeling different than others. For others, it comes from losing friends and companions. However, the Bible is clear - God loves you deeply, and he will never leave you. The Bible is full of promises for lonely people. This three-day set will guide you through God's heart for you in lonely times.

Like Elijah, the prophet, we have found ourselves in a cave, isolated from society. In these moments of detachment from our routine behaviors, we must train ourselves to take heed to where the Holy Spirit beckons our attention. When we learn to listen to that still small voice, God will enable us to fulfill our purpose in Him.

The questions we often ask ourselves in desert wanderings are: "How did I get here in the middle of nowhere?" "When will I escape this place?" "How long is this journey going to last?" Find out the biblical principles in this three-day plan by Sam and Mildred of FaithMuscles101.

Uncertain times demand resilient faith and bold obedience. Now more than ever, we may face uncertainties in our relationships or careers. Too often, our finances, marriages, and parenting are crippled by the anxieties of the unknown. This three-day devotional will follow the story of Elijah and help us discover how to turn from fear to faith and lead through uncertain times.

Come journey through the story of Elijah and Elisha. Move in the SAME direction God is going with your life. Break away with God to be STILL. And stand STRONG for the course set before you.

Despair can creep in right after a major victory, after we are mistreated or betrayed by those closest to us, or if we are running out of patience for something we're excited about. In this series, we'll cover such topics and how to step out of that despair by connecting with Jesus.

Bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges helps those struggling with depression find liberating solutions by drawing from the life of the prophet Elijah.

Over 200 million people will face surgery this year alone. An overwhelming and sometimes scary experience, the Bible thankfully we can turn to the Bible for encouragement and peace. As you aim to correct your physical ailment, a worldly temporary restoration, allow this plan to fuel your spiritual, eternal restoration. This dual purpose will be unpacked over the next 5 days as you walk through the preparatory steps of pre-operative surgery. 

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the eighth part "The Fall of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Let’s face it: as young women, we experience a lot of feelings. Discover how the emotions you encounter can lead to a broader experience with God. This fun, interactive devotional invites you to process your ever-changing feelings in light of God’s unshakable truth. Exchange your insecurities and uncertainties, your highs and lows, your shame and disappointment for the unchanging character of God. We are priceless because He is beyond priceless!

Elijah, arguably the most famous and dramatic of Israel's prophets, teaches us that we are never as alone as we may fear; God is always with us. Whether we're facing fierce competitors or asking God to resurrect our business, we can rely upon God, who guides us and leads us one step at a time.

Jesus says we must be like children to enter his Kingdom. We assume being childlike is about playfulness but there’s so much more. One way is to know God through our senses. Explore your five senses and how God reveals himself through them. Note: It’s important to acknowledge that not all people have the ability to use all five senses, and that does not limit one’s ability to sense God.

Children’s emotions are information for us to help lead them well, not punish, shame, or ignore them. Join Sara Hall as she shares how to lead children through anger, disappointment, grief and loss, and anxiety.

Do you feel stuck? Almost as if you haven’t moved forward in the last several years? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This 5-day plan will encourage and help you see how God always moves, even when we feel stuck.

If you’re reading this, you’ve stumbled over fear, regret, or anxiety at some point. These emotional hazards can keep us stuck! We all struggle to make the right choices for our emotional well-being. This devotional will address four major obstacles to sound emotional health and point you towards navigating them with courage and faith! As you do so, get ready to experience the transformative work of Christ in your life!

Watch this video plan to help you deal with burnout.

Suffering from depression or anxiety? You are not alone. In this 5-day Reading Plan, Katara Washington Patton openly shares her own journey with depression while offering hope through the practical instruction and godly wisdom that helped her and many others find deliverance from worry, anxiety, and the blues.

The great prophet Elijah has just defeated the prophets of Baal. He’s on an emotional high, and then Queen Jezebel threatens him with death and he ends up in the wilderness, running for his life. Follow his journey to the mountain of God as you explore God’s great care in times of trial and transition.

Life is messy, unpredictable, painful, sloppy, emotional, slippery, and oftentimes unbearable, with hard places we could never have fathomed when we started this journey. But God is not surprised by our slipups and screwups. Each day we are given the opportunity to live with meaning and significance as we acknowledge our struggles and then surrender them to Jesus.

Sometimes the line between fear and faith is razor thin. A moment, a decision, or a split-second choice can demonstrate whether we are living in fear or acting in faith. In the midst of difficulty, how do we ensure our faith remains in God and no other source? This devotional covers how to remain in faith or return if we’ve left.

Can I guess something about you? You don’t want to live a self-centered life. You want your life to matter. You want to feel closer to God and understand more. If that's you, then this plan is for you! Because when you find yourself where you never planned to be, you are in the middle of an amazing story. Something is happening here that is far bigger than you!

God doesn’t disqualify anyone because of their mental health diagnosis. He doesn’t become disappointed or befuddled or angry because we’re battling depression or anxiety. God is in the business of qualifying people with murky motives, broken dreams, and busted pasts. He accomplishes all his goals through people. Learn about these ideas and more with Chris Morris as he talks through some of the topics in his book Resilient and Redeemed.

No matter what situation you are in—whether in health or in pain, in happiness or in suffering, in wealth or in poverty, in certainty or in confusion—hide yourself in Christ, and you will always be in God.

In this 5-day devotional, discover how God’s presence and comfort can help you overcome the overwhelm we sometimes face in the midst of work and motherhood. Drawing from Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 19, this plan will encourage you to seek God’s strength in moments of exhaustion, embrace his peace amidst your daily challenges, and find renewed purpose in both your work and family life.

There is possibly no more carefully navigated response than to the question “How Ya Feeling?” We long for and loath this question because we must either remain at the surface or expose what lies beneath. Jesus reminds us that to feel is to be human; to feel is to walk through valleys and mountains; to feel is to imitate Christ. Learn to properly engage your emotions to be like Christ.