Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 1:5

I would like to share a thought with you that is fundamental to our lives. It’s from Psalm 1: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” This verse teaches us about the Christian life, about what it shouldn’t be. But what should it be?

Have you felt your prayers go unanswered on your journey of late?  Like your prayers are hollow words bouncing in an empty room? These guided audio meditations will help give you peace that God hears your words.  No matter the words.  No matter the language.  God is attentive to you and the prayers of your heart.

Have you ever faced something in your life that seemed impossible to navigate? - hearing unexpected news, receiving a late-night phone call, encountering the unforeseen. Then you become frozen. Your new reality seems impossible to face. These guided audio meditations will help you find hope when feeling hopeless. They will help you find courage when facing the impossible. 

When we grow closer to God, we help those around us learn more about him. These verses help us deepen our understanding of God and his will for us. This plan is an abbreviated collection from the One Question Bible Study Series and focuses on life-giving passages with a single reflection question to ponder.

This Plan will help you understand the biblical and practical ways to overcome smartphone addiction.

As our seasons change, our God remains constant. Over four days, we want to examine how the Lord provides for His people at all times, regardless of the worries, disappointments, and missed expectations that come in this world.

What we think about most impacts the decisions and direction of our life. Think lies, and you’ll fall. Think truth, and you’ll arrive at God’s calling and promises for your life. In this five-day study, you’ll learn how to fight off the accusations and temptations that we all struggle with and win the battle for your mind.

Having friends is a fundamental element of ordinary life; choosing the right friends is an essential factor for an abundant life. In this four day study, you’ll learn how to discern between fools and friends, how to separate yourself from fools, and build intentional friendships that will move you toward the abundant life God promises.

Through the medium of art and words, artist and Bible teacher Heather Holdsworth shares an illustrated journey into the Psalms. Landscape of Hope takes passages that have become familiar—perhaps too familiar—and reveals their soul-strengthening, heart-restoring power. Through artwork and commentary, readers find themselves deeply engaging with the Bible and the triune God.

Let’s get real: pain is part of life. There’s no escaping heartbreak, disappointment, and anxiety. What matters is how you play the cards you are dealt. Adapted from the book, "When Your Bad Meets His Good" by Kimberly Jones-Pothier, this devotional shows you how to turn your pain into purpose.

The Bible talks a lot about "growing" - learning more about Jesus, following him more closely, obeying him more naturally, and becoming more like him in our attitudes and actions. "Grow: Becoming More Like Jesus" includes verses about seeds, roots, plants, trees, and fruit, all great images for thinking about what it means to live for Jesus.

The Psalms are passages that show us how to truly delight in the God we serve, love and worship, even in the midst of chaos and pain. In this plan we reflect on some of our favorite Psalms and are, once again, reminded of God's faithfulness to us.

The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to grow believers in their faith and increase their passion for Jesus. Break down the first portion of the book of Psalms into the “Big Picture” of the passage, then “Digging Deeper” into that section, and then move into “Living Out” the lessons that are taught in the passage in this 5-day reading plan.

Do you ever wish you could read your Bible more consistently? When you do read your Bible, does it feel dry, boring, or routine? You don’t have to settle for simply crossing another item off your to-do list. Adapted from the new book by Brittany Ann, Fall in Love with God’s Word, this 5-day reading plan will help you discover the joy of consistent time in God’s Word.

When things are going your way, trusting the Lord is easy. But when painful trials, unmet needs, or lost hope assail, do you still trust Him? Trusting God in uncertain times is sometimes difficult. Charles Stanley reveals in this reading plan what God will do for us to regain our trust if we first believe three essential truths about Him.

This devotional will discuss things that may bring us to be closer to God. The book of Psalms provides many lessons we can apply in our lives to achieve a life that is in harmony with God.

Those called to ministry must first become steeped in the Word of God. No other preparation for vocational ministry is more crucial than being immersed in the truths of God’s Word. This five-day devotional plan walks readers through key biblical passages for instruction and reflection, which will help ministry leaders embrace their call to living by Scripture as they also answer the call to leadership.

Whether we’re trying to find time, save it, manage it, or make the most of it, one word defines our relationship with the clock: anxiety. We hurry, work relentlessly, and multi-task, all because we’re afraid of time running out. This 5-day plan explores a better, wiser way to inhabit time and to trust the One who, from everlasting to everlasting, is God.

Journey into the Psalms in a whole new way with these free-verse poetic renderings of Psalms 1-5.

Life is messy! Sometimes we need to own the messiness; sometimes, it is just part of living in a sinful world. God takes the struggles and hardships of this world and redeems them. We need to know this truth that God is faithfully at work as we encounter our world. Join Anne Farnum over the next five days and discover what to do with the ashes you hold.

In this Bible plan, we will explore Psalm 1 and uncover what it truly means to live a "blessed" life according to God's Word. Together, we'll reflect on the contrasting paths of righteousness and wickedness and examine how God's guidance and His Word play a critical role in our everyday choices. Like a tree planted by streams of water, we are called to remain close to Christ, delight in His ways, and meditate on His law day and night. By doing so, we will experience the true prosperity God promises, that is, a life of purpose, fruitfulness, and eternal impact.

Author and singer, Adrienne Camp, invites you to join her on a journey through Psalms. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what. Let the psalms become prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”

"Navigate Your Life" unveils six principles of navigation rooted in scripture, guiding men through life's challenges with clarity and purpose. This transformative journey empowers daily living with timeless wisdom.

From time to time, every leader needs to take a gut check. Whether you’re leading others at your job, in your church, on your campus, or in your home, none of us want to fail in the leadership opportunities we’ve been given (1 Corinthians 13:8). Use this 7-day reading plan to discover the most excellent way to lead.

Just like the disciples who followed Jesus during his time on earth, we look to our Savior for wisdom and direction. As the disciples saw first-hand and we read in the Bible, Jesus gained strength when he spent time with the Father. So, we ask him, “Jesus, teach us to pray.” This reading plan from author Bobby Schuller shows you how to follow Jesus’ lead in “Praying the Psalms.”