Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Two of the most common words in the Bible are joy and thanks.  Be joyful.  Give thanks.  And the key to finding them is to pray continually.  But that is hard in our busy world.  We pray this plan will unlock that key for you.

God has gifted wives with a power to impact their husbands on every level. Discover these four insightful secrets from Bruce Wilkinson and Heather Hair. 

Isn’t it adorable watching an older couple express a thriving love that has stood the test of time? We can all learn something from that kind of intentional love. These three guided audio meditations are about learning to love others. The first meditation explores how to live in unity with others simply. The following meditation sets a higher standard. And finally, a reflection helps us model God’s love towards others.

Is there some part of you that still feels unfinished? Like that one piece missing from the puzzle box, do you long for completed restoration? These guided audio meditations begin with a reflection on patiently waiting on God to complete you. Your second meditation will help you patiently wait with a sense of awe and wonder. Finally, a peaceful reflection as you question and wait for final restoration.

Each of us is called to a journey of following Jesus and being His disciple. As we grow in knowing Him and trusting Him we look increasingly like Him to the world. Join us as we examine the Life of a Disciple. We will be exploring what it means to be a disciple and how to walk it out in our everyday lives.

For many of us, anxiety and worry can flood our hearts and minds. These prayers and readings were created to lead us into the presence of God . In His presence, He can ease our worried minds and turn our hearts toward Him, and we can find rest.

Most of us desire to love God more than money, but we can struggle to live that out in our daily life. Over the next few days, let’s explore practical ways to grow in our love for God while also decreasing the hold that money and material things have on us.

A three-day devotional exploring various aspects of leadership, based on the leading podcast: The WOW Factor Leadership Podcast. Biblical wisdom from successful leaders, featuring Lynsi Snyder of In-N-Out Burger.

Prayer Walking is one of the most effective and valuable tools we have found for committing our neighbors to God’s power and purposes. Lift the people around you in prayer as you walk/drive through the streets of your neighborhood, walk at your workplace, circle the soccer field, or pace the halls of your school.

Lately, I’ve found myself doing more worrying than praying. When we are facing difficult days, we can begin to feel overwhelmed and discouraged, which can lead us to be consumed by fear and worry. We are tempted to stop praying even though that’s when we need to be praying more.  “Don’t Stop Praying” is a three-day plan to remind us there’s power in prayer. – Matthew West

We live in a world where anxiety is as common as the air that we breathe. With so many reasons to be overwhelmed, how can we maintain our peace and confidence for a secure future? This devotional reveals tools for an optimistic and hopeful life.

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.

There is a grace the Lord provides us when we are enduring challenging seasons; when we are being tried, we have a special opportunity to grow in dependence on Him. This devotional invites us to embrace the gift of dependence during our trials and to find safety in the dwelling place of God’s presence.

Hope and healing for trauma, stress, and overwhelming life events.

This reading plan helps kids understand that prayer is just talking to God. It is not something to be scared or intimidated by! These verses show us that we can pray about anything, anytime, anywhere and that God is always listening. Jesus even taught His disciples how to pray!  What do you want to talk to God about today?  

In this two-part reading plan, Dr. Kim takes everyday ‘traffic signs’ that we all encounter and applies them to growing your marriage relationship.

Maybe you’re dreaming big right now. That’s awesome! There is nothing wrong with dreaming big! DREAM BIG DREAMS! But if you are a believer, I encourage you to make sure your dream is more than just a big good dream; I encourage you to make sure… that it’s a BIG God Dream! Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Have you ever wondered if your prayers look like the prayers in the Bible? In this 4-Day Bible Plan, Evangelist Matt Brown shares encouragement and insight into how to pray more like the Bible, making our prayers even more powerful and in alignment with God's will.

Jesus transforms and has the ability to give us a new identity, new gratitude, new habits, and new ways to serve others. In this plan we'll cover these four topics in depth, and walk through the journey of transformation together!

The Grow Course by Rob McFarlane gives you the essentials to grow in your relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. We look at salvation, the Bible, prayer, and fellowship.

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

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.

As God's children, we have much to be thankful for. This reading plan will help you think more deeply about who to thank for all good things--your God.

Not enough sleep, not enough time, not enough money or stuff--this perceived scarcity in our lives is a lie the devil uses to convince us that God is shorting us in some way. This video series helps you recognize the blessing and abundance that God has given you so you can change the way you look at yourself, your life, your relationships, and your stuff.

Good conversations involve both talking and listening. The same is true as we pray. Too often we focus on the how, when, and where of prayer. But better questions are: “How honest are our prayers?” and “How well do we listen?” Each of the 5 days in this plan contains a short audio message (1-2 minutes). We will cover topics like conversational prayer, praying sincerely, powerful prayers, and listening to God’s voice.