Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:4

Author Shellie Rushing Tomlinson shares how she discovered her lack of genuine passion for Christ and the practical steps she took to develop a sincere love, deeper faith and intimate relationship with Jesus.

We know God's grace is absolutely necessary for our lives—but once we've encountered Jesus and accepted His path to salvation, it's hard to know what grace should look like shining in and through us. In this 3-day study of Ephesians, Stacey Thacker shows you how God's grace can guide you through spiritual battles and tangible hardships. Come and see the truth and inspiration God is offering you today!

I am safe. I am loved. I am healed. In these three devotions, worship leader Casey J explores three of the most foundational truths of our identity in Christ. Whether you are new to a journey of faith, or you’ve been walking with Jesus for many years, it is easy to confuse circumstances with our reality as adopted heirs of God’s Kingdom. Join Casey as she dives into Scripture to push aside our situations and the noise of life, focusing instead on the promises of our Father and His eternal truths.

When things go wrong, it is not always the devil’s handiwork. It could just as easily be God putting an obstacle in your path so you can grow from overcoming that struggle. In this insightful reading plan, Tony Evans teaches how difficulties happen for reasons beyond our comprehension.

This 3-day reading plan unpacks the NFL Draft along with Biblical Truth. Through a lens of faith, you'll be challenged, encouraged, and inspired as a sports fan to follow Jesus and become more like Him. 

Do you long to be accepted for who you are? Daily, we are surrounded by condemning voices calling us deficient. God’s Word says we are His workmanship. In this plan, Dr. Foster reminds you of God’s good purpose and design of you. Tune into His voice and unapologetically walk His path for you. Beloved child, be liberated by God’s perfect knowledge and unconditional love of you. You are His masterpiece!

Jesus asked is disciples in the garden why they couldn't stay awake and pray for one hour. For most of us the thought of praying for an hour seems too far out of our reach, but what if there was a simple way to spend an hour in prayer talking with Jesus. Paul instructs us to be devoted to prayer. Try this reading plan and pray for an hour.

We live in a society that is in love with itself. We are immensely focused on ourselves, and this is making us unhappy and unfulfilled. Why? Because we were not created for ourselves, but to give glory to God! Discover that you have been chosen for a purpose, become aware of it, and start living according to the good pleasure of God’s will. You will never be the same!

Are you struggling to connect with God? Are you new to the concept of relationship with God? This devotional is taken from Susan Deborahs book 'Connecting With God'. It dispels many of the common myths about prayer and breaks down the keys to knowing God. Susan Deborahs provides an accessible set of guidelines that almost anyone can understand and begin to implement straight away.

Jesus made big promises to those who follow him: perfect peace, abiding joy, and supernatural power, but these promises often feel disconnected from our experience. How do we actually take ground in our spiritual growth? Pastor Justin Kendrick has written the book Bury Your Ordinary to teach seven spiritual habits that lead to explosive growth and how to develop them in your life. Dive into the first habit: Relationship.

Every day we all are faced with so many unique decisions to make. There is an opportunity to make the best and most God-honoring decision with almost every one of those decisions. Using the power of pre-decision, you will and can decide the right choice to follow the path that leads to life and glorifies God.

We've heard our identity and worth are rooted in being children of God, but how can we be sure, and what does that mean? In this 3-day Bible Plan, part 3 of 4, designed to go along with the Catechism 'Who Am I' small group series, you will explore how to walk in confidence as a child of God, deeply loved and forgiven, and free to live a new life!

Do you deeply feel your need for Jesus? This three-day plan for prayer is designed to enhance your time alone with Him and help you cry out to Him. It also serves as a companion prayer to the eight-part "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries.

Knowing who you are can be difficult in a world that constantly tries to tell you who you are. Sometimes comparison, different expectations, and life’s experiences can influence where we put our identity. Rooting your identity in scripture is the most important defense.

Learning how to navigate imposter syndrome as followers of Christ is crucial. There are three types of imposter syndrome that we’re going to cover over the next few days. The first is financial, then relationship, and finally spiritual. At the end of this plan, you'll understand the importance of walking confidently in faith. This plan is brought to you by author, speaker, and debt-free advocate Anthony O'Neal.

How do you respond when someone upsets you? Do you get angry? Are you sad? Do you sneak into their house at night and spread Legos all over their floor? Join in as we explore what Jesus calls us to do with our grudges (Spoiler alert: we are called to forgive!).

God’s grace is a necessary part of our Christian walk. However, believers shouldn’t only be receivers of God’s amazing grace, we should give it just as much as we receive it. This three-day plan explores the topic of grace and predestination and how we can distribute God’s grace to our sphere of influence.

With this 3 day plan we will look at what the cross meant then and what it means today!

As women, we often find ourselves juggling many different roles in life. But in the midst of this busyness, it's important to remember who we are at our core: God's Chosen Women, or the Woman in Christ. This identity is the foundation of our lives, shaping our relationship with God and others. Join us over the next three days as we explore this identity in more depth!

The Bible has a lot to say about inheritance. Leaving an inheritance isn’t just about how much you provide when you’re gone. God’s Word shows us the true impact an inheritance can have on your family. This 3-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on leaving an inheritance, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

God's decision, who can dispute it? If He promises it, and it is His decision, He will fulfill it. God has made decisions about you; trust in His plan.

Promises! Who doesn't want certainty. We CAN depend on God! It has been said there are around 1600 promises in the Old and New Testaments. The following verses can help you draw near to the Lord and rest. God's word has promises you want in your heart regarding dating, anger, hope, money, trust, suffering and even sex. Stop relying on empty promises people make. Lean on God's promises.

Hope and healing for trauma, stress, and overwhelming life events.

It’s easy for us to cross our fingers and hope for the best. But the hope we have in Christ is so much more than that! To have hope means to have a confident expectation. Hope may not come naturally to us, but here’s the deal: to have hope, we must know God. Learn what hope means, why we can have it, and how to live a hope-filled life in this 4-day Bible Plan from Amy Groeschel. 

Speaking out of deep love for the Church, Francis Chan guides Christ followers to live out God’s magnificent and beautiful vision for His Church—a vision we may have lost but God has never forgotten.