Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 17:16

Have you ever been tempted to think the work of God in your life appears to be more destructive than constructive? In this plan, we will look at how God’s sanctifying work in our lives is a controlled and loving demolition of the old in order to make way for the new.

Right now, you may be facing a difficult season as a leader. Leadership is never easy. With personal anxiety, team stress, and never-ending task lists, life can feel off-course. As Jesus faced His most difficult moments, He turned to prayer. Discover how Jesus' own prayers can impact every leader's needs.

“Indisputable Identity” is a 3-day reading plan designed to help women understand their God-ordained identity in Christ and process how that identity is key to helping them overcome adversity, change perspectives, and live victoriously.

With death on the cross knocking at His door, Jesus’ final prayers were spent on unity. But why? Of everything He could have prayed for, why did Jesus make unity the priority? Based on ideas from Designed For More book, join author Lucas Ramirez to discover God’s great passion for unity, why it must become a priority for us, and the role you play in becoming the answer to Jesus’ prayer!

Many people settle for racial tolerance instead of oneness. We’ll indulge differing races. Maybe we’ll even attend racial rallies. But when the event is over, we go our separate ways. This shows us that it takes more than a smile, handshake and a friendly “hello” to bridge this racial gap. In this 4-day reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans will take you on a journey toward biblical unity.

As believers, we live in the tension of the hope that is coming and the reality of the present. This tension is summed up in John 17, the longest recorded prayer of Jesus, as He prays to God over His disciples and all believers to live in this tension in such a way that brings glory, honor, and understanding to His name. Join us for Part 2.

Solomon, the wisest and richest man on Earth, discovered late in life that he’d wasted his life chasing the wind. In a temporary world destined to burn up, believers must keep their focus on what is eternal. This devotional plan provides believers with six steps for maintaining a forever focus so that they can make a difference for Christ.

The days in which “Christian values” were largely embraced in business and culture are long gone. Our sense of “exile” feels increasingly acute. How are you as a Christian professional supposed to respond to that sobering reality? In this reading plan, we’ll answer that question together as we explore four biblical principles for working in exile.

“So, I’m supposed to talk to the creator of the universe like He’s my best friend? Yeah, no pressure at all!” Have you ever had this thought? True, prayer can seem intimidating at first, but once we discover how much God really wants to hear from us as His kids, our stress is replaced with heartfelt excitement!

As believers in Christ, our citizenship is not just of this world; it is rooted in heaven. Philippians 3:20 reminds us that “our citizenship is in heaven,” a profound truth that shapes every aspect of our lives. Over four days, we will explore what it means to live as citizens of heaven.

In this broken world, God invites us into a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. His presence comes when we open our hearts. Inspired by the film An Interview With God, this five-day biblical study encourages us to listen to God’s voice in an on-going relationship with Him as both a Father and Friend. 

Do you ever feel as though a flourishing prayer life is just beyond your reach? That you long for a meaningful relationship with God, yet you feel as though your connection to Him is broken or frayed? This engaging five-day reading plan will guide you through the Lord’s Prayer and help you gain spiritual clarity in your ongoing conversation with the Father.

The gospel is the power of God for salvation. It is not just a door into eternal life but the path we live our everyday life. The gospel changes how we think, speak, act and decide. The gospel frees us to worship God and gives us a sense of mission. This Bible plan along with a devotional reading helps us understand how the gospel shapes our life.

Do you ever get tired of complaining? Here’s the problem with complaining; it ties you to the past. Complaining keeps you from moving into God’s purposes for your life. Complaining gets you right where it got the Israelites in the desert - going around in circles. You can stop complaining! Join me for five days of fasting complaining words. You will reawaken to the goodness of God.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan considers evangelism through the habit of ‘loving God, loving people’.

Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

In a defensive and divided era, how can followers of Jesus reveal a better way of living, one that loves others as God loves us? How can Christians be the kind of people who are known, as Proverbs puts it, to "turn away wrath"?

Choosing to worship helps us keep our eyes on Jesus, even when life's crazy. When we focus on Him, our brokenness is restored, our anxiety turns into hope, and we become more united. This 5-day plan will give you practical steps to worship through it, whatever IT is, along with how to love one another, even when it's hard. So, today, we hope you'll choose to Worship Through It, Together.

As Jesus shifts His prayers to the disciples, He asks God for protection from this world. And while Jesus prays for protection, it doesn’t mean that we will be safe. Jesus knows that the world will hate those that follow Him, but He prays that the Word would sustain the head, hearts, and hands of those who follow Him. Part 3

The world is God's good creation. Humanity has twisted and spoiled the world in many ways. Jesus told his followers to be IN the world but not OF the world. Read what the Bible says about how God's children can be "in, but not of."

Humans like to enjoy themselves. With technological advances, many forms of entertainment, such as movies or videogames, are instantly at our fingertips. Several questions arise for Christians when it comes to entertainment. What forms of enjoyment are appropriate for believers? How much time can believers spend on entertainment? This devotional teaches Christians how to make entertainment choices that are beneficial to them, good for their families, and honoring to God.

The mission of Reach Records and the 116 movement has been shaped by a desire to take the Gospel into the cultural centers of music and entertainment. As we enter into a new year, we invite you to walk with us for 5 days as we sharpen our vision for cultural engagement. We pray you would discover spiritual truths you can use to approach the creative world with the Gospel.

What does every leader want more than anything else? Results! Every leader wants to know their service means something; that their life has not been wasted; that they have not just been marking time or filling a post. Pastor Mark Croston guides us to understand how God-centered leadership always yields big results.

Next-level believers are anointed to influence every sphere of society and represent God on the earth. Passionate and proactive rather than passive, they engage the surrounding culture in their cities, regions and nations and push back darkness with the Kingdom of God’s light. With God-given power and authority, next-level believers arise as the Church and enforce the victories Christ won at Calvary, setting the enemy’s captives free along the way.

How do I find God's will for my life? It's a well-meaning question that we all have probably wondered at some point. But the truth is: God's will has never been lost. God's Word shows us His will + invites us into His greater mission. This five day plan will walk you through key passages to help you own your place in God's world.