Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

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. 

Have you ever noticed when listening to jazz that certain chords feel peaceful, while others feel out of balance? In musical theory, these feelings are associated with tension and resolve. Understanding tension and resolve are essential to music and life. These guided audio meditations will help you better understand the cycles of tension and resolve in your life and even your walk with God.

Do you ever feel paralyzed by too many choices? Do more options give us more freedom, or do we sacrifice freedom by the time we spend making choices? The theme of these meditations is about making choices. Day 1 will help you prioritize your preferences. Day 2 is about being grateful for the choices you face. Day 3 is being courageous to make a choice.

Saint Augustine said, "It was pride that changed angels into devils; humility makes men as angels." The theme of these guided audio meditations is pride. Day one is affirming your dignity in Christ. Day two is belief in God's guidance even when you can't see your whole path. And day three is glory - setting aside your selfish pride to give glory reserved for God and him alone.

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.

Have you ever had your heart tested and examined by God? A spiritual heart exam. These guided meditations will explore the joy of having your heart inspected by Jehovah-Rapha: the God who heals. You will also have moments to reflect on the temptations of your heart and find consolation in the comforting nature of God - discovering peace in the tender embrace of His healing arms.

What small things do you waste the most time doing? These guided audio meditations will help you be more mindful of God’s precious gift of time. Learning to flourish by using the time you have. You will spend time centering on the best way to spend the time you have — learning to pray continually by redefining time and rethinking what it means not to be praying.

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.

The Bible tells us to put our trust, our faith, and our confidence in God. That’s a great bit of advice. But when we’re in the middle of adversity in our life, it’s just not that easy to do. In those times, how do you put your trust in God – and be truly confident that He will uphold you? Join author Berni Dymet to find out today!

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.

Singles, when you feel like your dreams, opportunities, breakthrough, careers, or marriage is being delayed. God never said NO. It’s just being delayed for his PERFECT TIME! God has not forgotten about you, God knows your name.

In this practical and powerful three-day devotional, you will learn how to believe God's promises and see them come to pass in your life through the power of being thankful for what He has already done for you. You will also learn how to experience three specific blessings that are released in your life when you practice thankfulness and gratitude.

Join us as we explore what it means to feel the ‘Christmas Spirit’ this Christmas, how God celebrates with us when we return to Him, and how celebrating isn’t just about the finish line, but about remembering the journey and seeing victory in each step. -Taylor, Madison, and Logan Cain of the band CAIN

This devotion taken from the book of 1 Thessalonians will equip you with biblical truths and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.

A 3-day devotional by Danielle Apicella, sharing the journey of growing in thankfulness and loving the life God has given you. This is for those who need to re-gain perspective and find true joy again.

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.

Have you ever asked yourself what it means to practically live out our God-given identity? In this 3-day Bible Plan, you will explore how becoming a new person in Christ isn’t a “one and done” transaction; it happens over time and through building a relationship with God. This 3-day Bible Plan is part 4 of 4 designed to go along with the Catechism 'Who Am I' small group series.

Pray always. In every season, choose to pray. In every circumstance, choose to pray. Pray when things are going well. Pray when things aren’t going so well. Pray about your next move. Pray about your next role. Pray about your next business decision. Pray about your next family decision. Pray about your next step. Pray about your next life decision. Pray about every aspect of your life. Let God lead your heart as you read this timely message.

On the cross, Jesus laid down His life so that we could receive grace. In this quick-read 3-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8-12, you'll learn how the cross gives us a reason to always have hope and a heart filled with gratitude.

Our culture is filled with negativity and privilege. But on the cross, Jesus laid down His life so that we could receive undeserved grace. In this quick-read 3-day devotional, designed specially for teens, you'll learn how God's unbelievable mercy freely given through the cross gives us a reason to always have hope.

This three-day devotional plan will help you look at the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of gratitude. In recovery from sexual brokenness, gratitude is an essential coping skill to handle triggers and grow in faith. The plan offers practical steps for implementing the practice of gratitude in your life.