Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 2:1

The God of Genesis who established every star in its place and caused the earth to spin knows your name. This series highlights three themes from the first days of creation: light, mankind, and rest. Just as mankind was created in the secret place of a garden, alone with the Creator, we hope this devotional series provides a still space for you to experience and know God’s love for you.

A 3-Day Devotional by Hillsong Worship

Come and learn from Jesus three ways to keep the Sabbath.

We can learn a lot about why we sin by looking at the first sin ever committed. Drawing from David Bowden's upcoming book, Rewire Your Heart, this study will dive deep into what happened with Eve at the tree and how it reveals to us the root of all sin.

Are you tired? In a culture where low-grade exhaustion is the new normal, Jesus invites us into a life of rest in him. Through the practice of Sabbath, we practice entering this promised rest. This plan, Practicing the Way, by John Mark Comer, provides an introduction into the practice of Sabbath, featuring key ideas and practical suggestions for you to find rest for your soul.

Gratitude has a powerful effect on your attitude and perspective. Dig into what Scripture teaches about the role of thankfulness in the Christian life. This 4-day plan by Lindsay Few will help you cultivate a thankful heart and a culture of gratitude in your marriage.

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

Join us as we take a look at what it means to rest boldly in God. While we were created with a purpose, we were also given space to rest and we’ll look at several situations in which to do that…boldly!

Work is important. It existed before the fall, and is tied into the curse of the fall. Rest is also important and is referred to very often throughout Scripture, right in the first pages.

Life isn't meant to live alone. Jesus created us to live in a community. We > Me should be our mentality. No Mavericks fly in this airspace. Collaboration fuels creativity. Everyone contributes and we all have a voice. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We clear our bench and everyone plays! Life is better together. Written by Ryan R.

Is “remember the Sabbath” a biblical suggestion that has fallen out of fashion or an inconvenient rule that gets in the way of a full life? Neither says musician and spiritual adviser Justin McRoberts. Instead, this five-day study of the Sabbath, excerpted from his book Sacred Strides, is an invitation to fully experience the Love of God in our work through our rest.

Do you ever live with a sense that you were made for something more? At the beginning of God’s story, we find a collection of ancient events that speak to our questions about our value, identity, and purpose. Stories that tell us who God is, who he made us to be, and the building blocks of what it means to be human.

This devotional will introduce couples to 4 habits that will help bring sustained joy back into your marriage. This will provide couples with valuable resources to practice all different forms of communication and improve overall marriage health. Explore how just 15 minutes a day will help you and your spouse remain in love.

Have you ever felt it is hard to abide in Christ when God seems so distant? Many Christians, including pastors, missionaries and full-time workers, admit to feeling distant from God and ministering from an empty heart. As we discover God’s call to abide, work, rest and walk with Him, we can learn to experience joy and fullness in the Secret Place of His Presence.

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or burned out? Studies show people are doing more today than ever before—with many sacrificing sleep and rest for perceived productivity. However, God knows us best, and His Word repeatedly emphasizes biblical rest. If you’re ready to break free from living perpetually exhausted and overwhelmed, join me as we learn a rhythm of living that differs sharply from our always-on culture and brings us proper rest.

In the Psalms, King David expresses his desire to “behold the beauty of the Lord and meditate in His temple.” This series of reflections provides a space for readers to examine and delight in the beauty of God revealed through His attributes and actions. Divine beauty is reflected from creation to consummation. What follows is an invitation to respond with worship and wonder.

Jesus often talks about “righteousness & justice" in His teaching. Apparently, this is an important topic for Him, and therefore for us - His disciples. How can you grow in “righteousness" and “justice"? How can you become more like Jesus in this? This plan will help you. Enjoy!

What does it mean as sportspeople to be made in the image of God? Join us on this 6-day devotion plan and find out how God has made you to be!

The season of Lent is an opportunity to marinate in the truths of Psalm 90: “So teach us to number our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom” (v. 12). In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, we rehearse the reality of our ashes-to-ashes existence—and our need for resurrection.

Parents, do you love being a parent but sometimes feel overwhelmed by the many stresses that come with parenting? If so, this free 7-day devotional will be an encouragement to you and offer practical parenting tips that can lighten your load! You’ll also enjoy how the story of Creation is creatively woven into each day’s teaching.

God has called you (yes, you!) to join Him in a mission to love and lead the others around you to Christ. To help you to be the life-changing leader you are meant to be, this seven day reading plan looks to God’s timeless leadership principles and encourages you to focus your efforts, make wise choices, communicate effectively, think clearly, pray passionately, and care for yourself according to Scripture.

As people made in the image of God, we are entrusted to look after what he has created: to share in God’s joy and ingenuity in making a difference for good. This 7-day Plan from Ruth Valerio imaginatively draws on the Days of Creation to explore matters of environmental, ethical and social concern, and ask what it means to be human and to care for God’s world.

"Passion, Vision, Action" is a week-long set of readings to help leaders reflect on their own leadership and be inspired in leading others. Jesus remains the greatest example of leadership the world has ever seen. He started a movement that has changed the world more than any other person. Over 7 days we will explore the leadership essentials of Passion, Vision and Action from Jesus' life and ministry.

Our homes and families are meant for greater things! But sometimes, we don't quite know how to get our family to be what God has designed. Dive into this seven-day plan to reflect on how God designed the first home and the purpose of home discipleship. Be empowered to renew your family's purpose in Him!

In this stress-filled world, we have to constantly remind ourselves to inhale and exhale—just breathe. The Inhale (Exhale) Devotional from the award-winning Christian band MercyMe offers this seven-day study for you to refresh and reset inside a Christ-centered life. To read the expanded version of 40 days, you can find it in the book.