Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 131:1

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.

Worship is not just a service on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings or when we gather with other believers.  God is inviting us into a life of worship.  Join us for a discovery of what it means to really worship God and how to do it.  You will be praising God by the end of this plan.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to put stillness aside and be distracted by the wrong things. Join us in this Abide plan as we meditate on the God's commandment to be still.

For countless generations, the Psalms have comforted and challenged God's people. Join us in this Abide plan as we meditate and reflect on the universal emotions of pain, longing, doubt, and even despair found in the Book of Psalms.

In today's climate it’s easy to get swept up in the chaos and be left wondering how to find time to be refreshed. Time with God often gets left at the bottom of our to-do list and we find ourselves burnt out and still craving fulfillment. Join some C3 college students as they talk about the counter-culture of finding refreshment from being still with God in the chaos.

Seeking God’s Heart is a sneak peek into Boyd Bailey’s journey of sitting before the Lord with pen in hand, ready to listen and write what he felt the Lord was teaching him and prompting him to share with others. We hope you enjoy these five days of devotional thoughts mingled with God’s Word that will help you draw closer to the One who loves you most.

Pride and humility. Two words that contradict one another but also, in our humanity, two things with which we really struggle. At times it can feel like letting go of pride weakens us, and humility makes us small and insignificant, however, that’s not the case. In fact, the Bible tells us that pride is our enemy, and humility is the position of our heart that God desires for us.

What do you need to overcome in order for you to become? In this 'Shevotional' we explore 5 areas of focus that often hinder you from becoming what God desires you to be. Over the next 5 days, we will journey together through real-life reflection, relatable illustrations and intimate prayer inspired to propel you onwards and upwards into your best season yet. Becoming.

For the next several days, we will do our processing with the things that cause you and me to become downcast. Let’s find the courage to stand firm in these times and thrive in them as well. As followers of Christ, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).

Join authors Chris Coursey and Marcus Warner on this five-day study to learn what the Bible says about joy and how to apply it to you life. Using theology, the latest in brain science, and exercises to help you apply principles to your life, this study will help you make joy a cornerstone of your daily life.

Have you ever had a disproportionate emotional response to a situation? In other words, freaked out? It’s hard to feel out of control like that. But God uses our feelings to point us to truths about our hearts and our stories. These devotions will help you see what God might be trying to tell you through the gift of your emotions.

God invites us to pray to him; it’s a wonderful blessing to be able to talk directly to our Father in heaven. But oftentimes, we let things get in the way of our prayer time. This devotional reading plan presents some common prayer killers and gives you practical advice for how to overcome them so you can spend time with your God in prayer.

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and gratitude. Center your heart on God and what he has done with this 6-day plan. Take a step back from the shopping, list making, and holiday cooking to experience God's love and goodness in this season of Thanksgiving.

King David had an admirable humility before God. He had many challenges in his life and knew to trust in God through every trial. In this 7-day plan you will explore through different Psalms where David trusted and depended on God. We can learn through this plan how to do the same through our personal trials. 

Oh, how complicated and stressful our lives can be! Yet God tells us He wants us to live simpler, more peaceful lives. He MAKES us lie down in green pastures, which shows we’re not very good at it on our own. Let’s spend this week seeking simplicity in our lives and be free of the things that are weighing us down. He’s offering us a simple life. Let’s accept it!

Dreaming of a fresh start? On the verge of a new season? In this 7-day Prayer Plan, prepare for the future God has for you by intentionally seeking His heart. Discover what breakthrough can happen when you draw near to God and make space for Him to draw near to you.

I want life to be easy. But eventually, a hard task, a hard question or an unexpected crisis comes along. However, life is about more than finding what’s easy. It’s also about finding what’s meaningful in our walk with God. This 7-day devotional infuses life’s tough places with God’s enduring truth.

Who doesn't love sitting and listening to the mesmerizing crackle and pop of firewood on a nice evening? What if you pushed back life's distractions and created space to sit and listen for the loving whispers of your faithful Father? This 10-day Bible reading plan is written to bring you comfort and simplicity in God's Word.

"Hungry prayers" are prayers that express hunger for God and a depth of intimacy and closeness. These prayers draw us in and create a similar hunger and longing. We'll be looking at a couple...

We are becoming followers of Jesus who pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion one neighborhood at a time. To increase our capacity and potential to experience this way of life to the fullest, this plan will set apart 21 days of focused prayer to allow God to build and express these qualities more fully in us.

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.

God knows that our tongues and brains sometimes lack the words to say, and so he provided the beautiful book of Psalms in his Word to provide vocabulary for us to bring our thoughts and concerns to him. These devotions, one for each day of the month, use psalms to help you voice your needs and hurts and joys to the Lord.