Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:12
Becoming All Things
3 Days
How dedicated is your life? Do you long to see people of every race, nation, and social status receiving heaven’s blessed gift of salvation? Meditate on God's Word during this short three-day devotional, and ask our Lord to make you more spiritually usable for His purposes.
KNOW 1 Thessalonians
4 Days
This plan will explore what the letter of 1 Thessalonians teaches us in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action
Waiting on the World to Change
4 Days
During Advent, not only do we anticipate an event that has already taken place – Jesus’s first coming – but we also look forward to and anticipate his second coming! In this plan, designed to be used during any of the days of the Advent season, we will reflect on 1 Thessalonians as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas.
Running The Race To Win
5 Days
The same way winning a marathon requires a high level of physical fitness, we must be spiritually fit in order to run well the life God has set before us. Over the next 5 days, you’ll be conditioned to run this race to win. We’ll face the hurdle of hopelessness head on. We’ll discover how to stay encouraged and keep our fires burning for God no matter what challenges await.
The Jesus Principles
5 Days
Jesus never wrote a book or traveled outside of Israel, but He used a band of followers to create the largest, most influential movement the world has ever seen. Dr. Joseph Mattera shows you what you can learn from the greatest Influencer in history.
Me & My Big Mouth
5 Days
Ever said something you wish you could take back? Of course you have. We all have. Even if what you said was true, those words may have cost you your job, your reputation, or a relationship. Conversations don't come with backspace buttons, so how do we prevent our mouths from getting us in trouble next time? For the next five days, let’s explore ways to work on taming our tongues.
New to Faith: Allowing God to Transform Your Life
5 Days
Welcome to God's family! He has taken hold of your life and is transforming your heart to become more like His. But what does it look like for new believers to follow Him daily? What must you do in order to be transformed? By exploring the story of one woman’s journey to faith, you will learn what it looks like to follow and trust Him.
You Want the Truth
5 Days
Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding plan. This plan is based on Pastor John Termini's November 2020 message, "You Want The Truth." Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.
Hey, There, Girlfriend: Finding Courage for Friendship
5 Days
Building friendships as adults can be challenging. Past hurts, rejections, and failures can cause us to feel insecure and alone. Still, the yearning for relationships remains. What’s a woman to do? In this plan, Cheri Strange, mom to six daughters, author, encourager to women, and Ph.D., shares five faith-building principles for cultivating the courage to experience the biblical model of friendship for which you long.
Everyday Prayers for the School Year
5 Days
Moms know all too well that God doesn’t promise an easy road for us or our kids. As much as we’d love to protect them from heartaches, it just isn’t possible. But we can pray for our children and let them know that no matter what, God is there, and He’s on their side.
Encouragement: A Study in 1 Thessalonians
5 Days
Paul’s encouraging letter to the Thessalonian church is a beautiful treatise on unity, sanctification, and the coming of Christ. 1 Thessalonians reminds us to remain sober and steadfast, hopefully anticipating the return of the Lord.
Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire
5 Days
In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.
Friendship That Functions: The "One Anothers" of Scripture
5 Days
Funk [fuhngk]: a depressed state of mind. What do you do when a funk falls out of the sky and thuds into your relationships? It’s not that you hate each other, but things just aren’t right. The Bible has a lot to say about de-funking our relationships. Join us as we peek into 5 of the “One Anothers” that the Bible offers us as funk fixers.
Becoming a Biblical Leader
5 Days
Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.
Intersections: Slowing Down for Meaningful Connection & Deeper Community
5 Days
Just before Jesus left the earth, he commissioned His people to move towards people! Like the early disciples, the roads we travel are meant to lead us to others. A life with Jesus involves slowing down to recognize the places our lives intersect with others! In this study, we’re following the life of Paul the Apostle through 4 monumental moments that led him into deep community with others. At each stop, Paul found a relationship he needed - relationships we need too! We’ll also explore “one another” commands in Scripture that help us connect more deeply with those around us!
Addictions
7 Days
Premarital sex. Alcoholism. Drug abuse. What do they all have in common? God forgives them...and will help you to forgive yourself. Look to his Word and kick the habit, not yourself.
Squad Goals
7 Days
It’s said that the average Facebook user has 200 or more “friends.” But can anyone really have 200 real friends? Can anyone really have 20 real friends? Regardless of how many people you have in your world (or your squad) that you can call friends, God has a purpose and goal for each of those relationships to help you accomplish His will.
Hollywood Prayer Network On Fellowship
7 Days
Fellowship is not just being a part of a great group of loving friends; it’s experiencing the grace of God, the love of Jesus, the intimacy of the Holy Spirit, and being a part of others’ salvation. This week we focus on the extraordinary power of living in fellowship with God and with others and how it can change our lives and the lives of people all around us.
7 Days of Hope
7 Days
How do you stay full of hope no matter the circumstances? Over the next seven days, we’re going to study key principles for faith, community, and endurance. As you fill yourself up, you will overflow with peace and joy that will bring the hope of Christ to the world around you!
1 Thessalonians: Real Faith in a Returning King
7 Days
In this 7-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson goes through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This plan will help you see how faith in Christ empowers us to live in a way that honors Him.
Unshakable: Living Faithfully Through the Tough Seasons of Life
7 Days
Join us for a journey through the book of 1 Thessalonians. This book is considered the earliest letter written in the New Testament, and Paul writes to the Church he planted, encouraging them in their faith to remain unshakeable. Have you ever felt shaken by the tough seasons of life? We pray this devotion will strengthen you, giving you an unshakable faith.
Just Don't Give Up! - Part 6: The Bright Side
7 Days
Are you finding your life journey to be difficult? Are you feeling as though you are in a dark tunnel and there seems to be no way out? Are you feeling as though you are losing hope and are close to giving up? If you are in a difficult season right now, especially if you are battling cancer, this 40-day reading plan will help you to walk victoriously with God.
A Study in 1 Thessalonians
7 Days
In a world that feels more like Hell everyday, you need a practical guide for how to survive in the end times. That’s why we’re diving into 1 Thessalonians. Jesus is coming back, but our job isn’t done yet. With this 7-day devotional, you’ll learn how to pull Heaven down instead of bringing Hell up.
Only Believe for the Holy Spirit
7 Days
Smith Wigglesworth’s timeless words and teachings compel us to explore the mystery, depth, glory, and power of the Holy Spirit. His treasured series of devotions will reveal who the Holy Spirit is, and how the Holy Spirit urges us toward godly living, purity, and a renewed boldness for God. These devotions will unlock how the Holy Spirit is our continual help and strength as we navigate the circumstances of life.
6 Habits of Purposeful Leaders
7 Days
Being a “good” leader isn’t enough. “Good” checks the box but “purposeful” inspires and magnifies. A purposeful leader achieves goals with excellence because their staff are inspired to harness their passions, strengths, and resources to excel far greater than they could have imagined. When you leave the presence of a purposeful leader, you leave changed for the better. But how do we move from “good” to “purposeful”? This plan provides six habits you can try in your leadership right now. Let these spark in you a new curiosity of how you can develop into a more purposeful leader.