Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Proverbs 16:18

There are some striking similarities in the stories of Johann Sebastian Bach and Alexander Hamilton. While both men worked “like they were running out of time,” the source of their ambition could not have been more different. This three-day plan takes a closer look at what drove these men and what the Bible has to say about ambition for our own work.

Have you ever started a project only to realize you didn’t have the tools required to finish the expected task? What do you think God expects from you? The theme of these guided audio meditations is learning what God requires — knowing beforehand what God expects of you so you can complete divine tasks with confidence — learning to live a life of humility that focuses first on loving others.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this wisdom packed devotional. Pride is the enemy’s weapon to stagnate your purpose. Pride isolates and will cause you to whither in the wilderness. Pride will delay your promise and keep you in generational bondage. Pride is the precursor to destruction and is the enemy’s weapon to keep you in cycles. Let God lead and soften your heart as you read this transformative message.

Pride can get the best of us all. It is the sneakiest temptation we face because it can take over our thoughts without us realizing it is happening. This study digs in to how to recognize that temptation, how to control our thought process, and how to remind ourselves that God is the author and perfecter. In this study, we choose to say, "Jesus, Step into my story."

Pride goes before the fall. We’ve all heard this saying before. Whether you’ve fallen already, you recognize that you’re about to fall, or you want to make sure that you don’t fall as a result of the sin that is called pride; this short 3-day plan is for you! So what’re you waiting for? Start this short plan, today!

We tend to think if we can control enough items in our life, we are safe. This creates an addictive cycle to control as much as possible. By staying in the lanes we can control, we limit our perceptions which suffocates growth. Perhaps what robs us from what God desires most is our inability to surrender control as that is counterintuitive yet can provide tremendous peace and growth.

Would you like to know what God really expects from you? How can you be sure you are doing the right things? In this 4-day devotional plan you will find what King Solomon, the wisest king from Israel, found out is important to please the Lord. Try to live following these four principles and your life will be filled with the joy of the Lord.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the ninth part "Psalms and Proverbs." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

In the times in which we live, never has there been more of a need for men of faith to step up and be the "watchman on the walls" for their families, their workplaces, their churches, their communities. Join us for a 5-day exploration of what this type of man looks like and how he can stand strong in the day of battle.

We are not to worship or exalt our gifts, talents, abilities, and skills. We are to worship and honor Christ through our gifts. We are to bow to Him, for He has created all things, and all things were created for His pleasure. Let Christ lead your heart as you read this timely message.

Humans can easily fall victim to the "looking-out-for-number-one" syndrome. Our current culture often supports that individuals put themselves and their happiness first. This plan strives to put our "Me Monster" within on a diet. When we take the focus off ourselves and concentrate on the One who deserves the glory, we become more God-centered and less me-centered. That's a good thing!

Often we condemn ourselves for pain in our past or present. We feel guilty for not getting over it more quickly. We assume someone else would have handled it better. But trauma will remain empowered to hurt us as long as we deny its existence. The truth is, you aren’t failing at healing. You’re finding healing. God is a God of restoration. And this is just the beginning.

Wouldn't it be great if you could have conflict in your marriage that led to resolution and connection instead of anxiety, stress, and disconnection? Conflict in marriage isn't bad, but there is a healthy way to have it. This five-day plan will help you learn what God's word says about conflict and share ways to apply those truths in your life today.

Our greatest regrets at the end of our lives will be the opportunities we left on the table, the passions we didn’t pursue, and the dreams we didn’t go after. Spend seven of your daily devotional times discovering your God-sized dream and finding the courage to chase it.

We are not called to be mediocre Christians, we are called to grow from good to great. The Scriptures are full of examples and secrets of great achievers. They have learnt from their mistakes and from their predecessors. Those who did not learn failed. This devotional is aimed to help you find a few of those secrets from the Scriptures that will help you achieve great things.

You know God offers you a more abundant life than the one you're living, but the sad truth is comparison holds you back from going to the next level. In this reading plan Anna Light uncovers insights that will shatter the lid comparison puts on your capabilities, and help you live the free and abundant life God designed for you. 

None of us know everything. Thankfully there are people around you who have been through some things and have some godly wisdom that can be helpful to you. The Bible says we should seek these people out when we’re making plans or decisions, or when we have questions. But don’t get advice from just anyone! Let these seven devotionals help determine who can give you the best godly advice.

Often, the issues we face in marriage are just on the surface and we don’t take the time to dig deeper. A marriage will never be healthier than the two people in it. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling gives you the opportunity to look deeper and allow God to bring His incredible healing to your life and your marriage.

One of the great tasks of life is building awesome relationships. God wants us to learn how to love, and the only way we can do that is when we’re sharing life with other people.

God has a great plan for us. He set us free from our sins and its penalty, so we can have a full life and glorify His name. Through this devotion, you are invited to reimagine your life. When we reimagine our lives according to the Word of God, we will gain His perspective and live according to His purpose.

This two-week reading plan will show you how you can serve God by serving others.

The kind of love Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 13 is hard to imagine — because it is perfect, and we are not. The best way to understand each of these attributes is to see how they are lived out in the life of Jesus. Throughout this study we will take a look at how Jesus put love into action, and how we should fashion our lives after His example.

Life brings unexpected pain, making us question everything. Is God truly there, or even care? Can grief and joy coexist? In this 14-day journey inspired by Pastor Ed and Lisa Young's new book, "A Path Through Pain," you'll discover the profound realization that even in the darkest moments, there's a path through pain, and on that path, you'll find hope, joy, and renewed faith. www.PathThroughPain.com

The Bible is written by different authors and contains different genres of literature. The Basic Training Challenge takes you through books written by prophets and poets to learn more about God’s mission here on earth. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Do you feel overwhelmed, dissatisfied, and stuck in a rut? Wishing your day-to-day life could improve? God's Word is your guide to brighter days. During this 28-day reading plan, you will discover ways you can go from living just a good life to living the type of better life that God desires you to have.