Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Kings 19:9

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.

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.

"Who matters to?" is a question we all must answer at some point. However, the answer lies within another question, so when this world challenges us to answer, God already has an answer waiting.

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.

Sometimes prayer feels like tedious work rather than an invitation to spend time with our loving Creator. This devotional from spiritual director Strahan Coleman invites us to behold God. As Strahan writes, “Beholding is a life founded on the truth that no other offer on earth or in heaven is greater than that of simply staring into the eternal eyes of God, then seeing our world through them.”

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.

From her personal life, author Jamie Glawson leads you out of common fearful situations to face off with fear and darkness. The world is full of both and we all face fear one time or another. Even through chaos we can choose a better way to deal with our fears and have peace. Be reassured that God's love, peace, and compassion will trump every fear you encounter.

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!

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!

Anxiety is an inevitable part of being human, but it doesn't have to control your mind. You really can live with more contentment and less worry, more inner peace and less fear, more joy and less stress--no matter what happens. This devotional combines brain science and biblical truths to help you take control of your anxious thoughts in powerful, practical ways.

As people in a crazy, chaotic world, it’s easy sometimes to speed through life and conversations and to miss the things going on around us. In busyness, we can also miss out on things people and God are trying to tell us. Join us in this plan as we look to cultivate ears to hear and a heart to understand.

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.

If you've said recently, "I'm so over this - get me out of here!", you're not alone. We often end up where we never planned to be, feeling isolated and discouraged. Throughout the Bible, men and women end up in a place they didn't choose. Yet, some amazing stories happened in those wilderness moments, and yours just might be next!

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.

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.

In the HomeGrown Plan, author and pastor Johnny Moore offers wisdom to pastors seeking growth for their small-town church.

If you’re doing this devotional, then most likely you have lost a loved one. May you know the comfort and hope of God as he provides for you in grief.