Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 4:8

Being a “man of God” can be tough. Being a “young man of God” can be even tougher. This devotional will focus on the three areas in which young men are most frequently tempted: their Ways (i.e., temper), their Words (i.e., language), and their Wants (i.e., physical and emotional desires). It will also discuss the appropriate Biblical response(s) to maintaining self-control and moral purity in the face of such temptations.

Your thoughts can hold you back, push you down, and feed you lies. But they can also lift you up! So, Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church, wrote down some truths he reads every day. Start reading to see how these words changed everything for him, and find three simple steps to discovering your own Words to Live By.

Thanksgiving is a way of life that Christ commands of his followers. This study will explore thanksgiving as the mode through which Christ defeats sin and preserves good through us. 

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. 

Does anxiety haunt you? Are you ever jolted awake from a sound sleep? Maybe you are driving along, a thought crosses your mind, and immediately anxiousness grips your soul. What storms of anxiety overtake you without warning? Jesus tells us, “Be still.” Easier said than done? This 3-day plan will help us learn to live in the calm amidst the storms that rage within our soul and our lives.

Following her rise to fame as a member of Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams found herself paralyzed with “What’s next?” anxiety. But God still had plans for Michelle. Michelle has since continued collecting critical acclaim, honors, and awards in a solo career that has (so far) included roles as a singer/songwriter, Broadway actress, entrepreneur, designer, television host, and more. In this exclusive 3-day devotional Plan, Michelle inspires you with three pillars of biblical truth that helped lift her out of that anxiety and depression — into the abiding faith, hope, and joy that she enjoys today.

In this instructive, 3-day devotional, renowned theologian RT Kendall encourages you to stop valuing your reputation with people more than your reputation with God. Based on his book Popular in Heaven, Famous in Hell , these daily readings show you how to live a life that both pleases God and terrifies Satan.

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.

In times of crisis many people tend to wonder where God has gone. But the truth is He hasn't gone anywhere. God does some of His best work in the dark, when you don't think He is doing anything at all. In this short reading plan, Tony Evans explains why God has put you in times of crisis, and how your response can turn pain into power.

This reading plan is particularly close to my heart. It is a journey to encounter the peace found in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. A peace discovered in the face of personal disappointment. These guided audio meditations begin centering on being mindful of God’s joy indwelling within you. Then reflecting on being aligned with the desires of God. Finally, a reflection on loving without ceasing when facing hardship.

One thing is clear: God wants us to understand the power of our minds. Even more than that, He wants us to learn how to use that power. In this illuminating 3-day reading plan, you will discover the three primary ways God wants us to use our beautiful minds as well as how to start. Your mind is a powerful thing. Start using that power for good today!

Is every aspect of your life operating in perfect unison, agreement, and accord? The theme of these guided audio meditations is harmony. Your mind, spirit, and soul living in harmony with God. Recognizing temporary tension and how Jesus steps in to bring eternal resolve amid discord and chaos. I pray these meditations will bring you tranquility as you contemplate the balanced symphony of the Holy Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We all struggle with stress from time to time. Whether is is caused by work, parenting, or busy seasons, we must learn to avoid the extremes and to rethink the way we respond to it.

Is your [Mind•Full] of start-up ideas, future goals, and ambitions you believe will propel your life forward? Do you struggle to ease your mind due to a constant slew of thoughts that manifest confusion, anxiety, doubt, and procrastination? Don’t spend another minute overthinking what God has already ordained. Learn to bring your thoughts captive to Christ by being mindful of what your mind is full of.

Pressure and confusion can bring out the worst in us, but God’s Word is a powerful tool to combat our triggers with His truth.

Eryn Eddy wants you to know that no matter your past mistakes, relationship status, career choice, or feelings, nothing can change the truth that you are so worth loving.

In addition to the challenges we face in our everyday lives, we are bombarded and overwhelmed daily with an influx of negativity and distressing information through technology and the internet. As a result, many are experiencing anxiety, depression, and fear. This 3-day devotional will help us to learn to rechannel our negative emotions and to win over worry.

In today’s world it’s easy to be anxious about the future, isn’t it. Where are we headed? What’s going to happen? Where is God in all this? The good news is that God is not surprised by where we find ourselves, and He has a GOOD PLAN for your future! Stick with Him and you’ll come out on top, and be a shining light to the people around you.

When God doesn't answer your prayers you might be left feeling discouraged, heartbroken, betrayed, or confused. In the waiting, what should we do? This plan explores the waiting and journey that Christians experience through different seasons of prayer.

Come along as we spend three days in the Word, being reminded that God can do anything! Inspired by our song, “Yes He Can” this plan highlights the miracles God did in the Bible, and the everyday miracles He's still doing today. We hope you'll be encouraged and that it will build your faith. Thank you for reading and studying with us! - Taylor, Madison, and Logan (of CAIN)

We live in the age of worry, especially since COVID-19 changed every part of our lives. Worry can dominate our thoughts, influence our emotions, and drain our physical resources. It’s an unwelcome guest and a disruptive intruder. But Christian counselor Dr. H. Norman Wright and Bryn Edwards help remind us how we can know freedom from worry as we center our thoughts on God in this three day reading plan.

To have the mind of Christ is essential for every believer, for families, for marriages. We need to be focused on what binds us together rather than on what divides us. This is vitally important in the church because it is where Christ is on display. Have you ever thought that living according to the salvation we have received includes rejoicing and being content in every circumstance?

At one time every marriage is full of hopes, dreams and possibilities. What happens? Why do so many couples just exist together? What I see time and time again is that people mentally reframe their spouse. The positive thoughts have been slowly replaced with negative thoughts. How do we reverse the process? That is what our focus is in this plan.

If you’ve ever felt bad about having a Martha episode, I have good news for you! God loves His Doers! We are His good idea. Wanting the best for us, God wants our doing to flow from a mindset of rest in His desire and ability to empower and replenish us. Doing God’s way advantages and anchors us. Beloved Doer, It’s Okay To Rest In God!

In this three-day plan, we'll explore anxiety and how through our relationship with Jesus, we can grow in this area.