Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 12:12

Do you worry a lot? Most of us do. Overcoming Worry gives you four powerful ways to deal with worry in a godly way. In this reading plan you will learn to be real with God about your worries, to remember God’s faithfulness, to release your worries and to rely on Him.

The calling of every Christian is to share the life changing message of Jesus. This 5-day plan offers practical guidance on how you can follow this calling every day and see Jesus impact the lives of those around you who need to know him.

What does the gospel say about your fears? What does it say about the irrational ones, like sinkholes in the Target parking lot? How does it speak to the rational ones, like PET scan predictions? And does the gospel have a word for the fears you feel you'll have for life, like the possibility of losing the one you love most?

When things are exposed – they are no longer hidden. People see it and they talk. Rather than dealing with the result of being exposed, we try so hard to hide – making excuses for these areas when they become visible. In Plan 9, Jesus exposes! He exposes our minds and hearts of people. Are there areas in my life that need the Light of Jesus?

This plan is a challenge to run the “race set before us” mentioned in Hebrews 12:1 in a way that will cause the fearful crowd in this world who are watching us to notice a difference in our lives. We will use 5 direct quotes from Jesus in Luke chapter 12 to guide our discussions and draw out our thoughts in these uncertain and often troubling times.

In Revelation 2, Jesus addresses several churches. The believers at the church of Smyrna suffered severe persecution. Trials can produce trust, endurance, and spiritual richness. The believers at the church of Pergamum were a congregation that was married to the Roman and Greek belief systems. Jesus rebuked them for sexual immorality and idolatry, yet He commended them for being faithful to Him and not denying their faith.

In these devotions about passing our faith to the next generation despite challenges and adversity, CeCe Winans encourages us to build relationships with our children, be faithful in prayer for them, press in during hard times, and realize that God does the work. If you’ve ever walked through a season of struggle in your child’s life or the discouragement of seeing a child not walking with the Lord, CeCe’s words will give you hope and practical encouragement. God loves your child more than you do and will use you to speak grace and truth into your child’s life.

There’s an understanding that you can only worship in church or in the setting where there are people and band and singers. Whether or not we realize it, we are robbing ourselves of a very important part of our existence. Worship is like air to us. Just like water is to fish, so is worship to us. And the more you do this exercise is the more you’ll see how vital it is. Every day we will learn something new to incorporate into our daily meditation, prayer and worship routine. I know it will make a huge difference in your life.

Many married couples are looking for ways to connect spiritually. What does it look like to be with God, together? How can we connect with God together as a married couple? In this 5 day plan, Christina Dodson gives 5 biblical and practical ways you can be together with God.

Have you ever asked, "God, what do you actually want FROM me?" Or maybe even the question "God, what do you want FOR my life?" A lot of times it can feel that this is some HUGE mystery — but honestly, the bible makes it pretty straightforward. Let's dive into a few examples of "what God is looking for."

Acts is a testimony to a life totally surrendered that never surrenders. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

As a Christian, you’re part of something bigger. God has a story, and you have a role to play. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

“BRING” is the third & final guideword in our 3-part series for living as a Kingdom-building Christian. Mostly, your Christian life will consist of being a good example (“NICER”) and loving others (“BLESS”), yet we are instructed in the Bible always to be ready to explain the hope that we have. In this reading plan, we look at when and how to share the gospel's good news to help build God's Kingdom here on earth, easily and without fear. Be blessed as you read this plan to equip yourself.

Do worry and fear overwhelm your days or seem to control your life? Learn what Jesus says about worry in the Sermon on the Mount and elsewhere. Part seven of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer).

Look to Jesus is a plan for anyone who wants to understand the basics of the Christian life. It applies Biblical truth to help us Look to Jesus in these six foundational areas: Assurance of Salvation, Life Change, Prayer, Reading the Bible, Church, and Sharing our Faith.

At one point in our lives, we've all experienced the feeling of being abandoned, left out or betrayed. When people close to us are the ones that inflict these feelings, it’s even harder to overcome. In Plan 17 we see Jesus betrayed by those closest to Him. The different ways in which Jesus and those who betrayed Him responded gives us insight into different ways in which we may respond.

What do things like autocorrect, passwords, and getting hacked have to do with Jesus? Find out how everyday technology can remind you of God’s blessings for you.

This series of short meditations builds on the teachings of the Bible to explore what it really means to be a Christ-centered leader, how to become one and what challenges you might face. Join us as we dig out truth from the Bible to help you on your leadership path.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear (Franklin D. Roosevelt). When God makes us a promise or we need Him to show up in the midst of our situation, the only requirement asked of us is to believe. We hear all the time that we should be fearless & courageous. But, what if God only requires our Faith?

HPN wants to meet your personal spiritual needs and supply you a solid daily devotional, as well as encourage you to include praying for the people, the projects, and the incredible influence of the Hollywood entertainment industry.  We see it as the world’s most influential mission field and yet the people there struggle with the same issues that we do.  This week we’re facing one of the most powerful and debilitating emotions that we experience: ANXIETY/WORRY.  God tells us over and over again in His Word that we are not to worry, we’re not to feel anxious, and yet we struggle with it every day.  If we could truly trust God to give us wisdom, guide us in our thoughts and conversations and have the faith to let Him take care of the details of our life, we would feel freedom and joy, despite our circumstances.  Let’s try to master a sense of peace by giving our anxiety and worry to Him this week!

How can you be a Christian at work in the sports arenas, theaters, restaurants, and halls of justice? In this reading plan we learn more about how God is there for us and how we can be there for Him.

Setting boundaries as a Christian is a challenge. We don’t want to upset anyone, we don’t want to start arguments, we want to just “love as Jesus loved” so we allow things that are unhealthy. And then our lives go off track and become stressful and out of control. Learn real-life applications on how to set up Godly boundaries and get off the crazy train of unhealthy relationship cycles.

Jesus desires to minister through us to spread the message of His kingdom to other people. In this devotional, you will discover Jesus’s priorities and be encouraged to make His priorities your own, reflect His nature, and use the gifts He’s given you, following His example in love and service. Loving God and loving others are the greatest commandments; if we love God, we can love others in His name.

Do you want to share Jesus with others but need help figuring out how to begin? This devo will help you learn how to bridge spiritual conversations into gospel conversations. With practical steps, you will feel more confident to take the steps of faith to share the life-changing message of Jesus with others.

Reading the book of Luke, with the eyeglasses of someone who encountered God, it is very rich in understanding God’s personal concern and love and is applicable in our daily lives. This reading plan is an excerpt from the passages of the Book of Luke.