pportunities abound for using Bible plans in your daily devotional reading. You can choose from any number of plans to read through the Bible in one year. You can purchase a One Year Bible to help with this. The Bible app makes it very easy to find topical reading plans and devotionals. This app is a great way to provide structure and accountability to your daily devotions. Reminders can be set on your phone or tablet to encourage you to remain consistent. Some suggestions follow:
Read Through the Bible
Choose a Bible plan that will take you through the entire Bible. (Tip: if it takes longer than 1 year, that’s okay. Don’t sweat it.) You can read through the Bible chronologically as well (try this Chronological reading plan). Either way, reading through the entire Bible will bring a great deal of insight to your life. You can also choose a plan to read through portions of the Bible such as reading the:
- New Testament
- Gospels
- The Gospel of John
- Old Testament
- Minor Prophets – excellent video overviews!
- Paul’s Letters
- Wisdom Books
- The 100 Essential
Topical Plans
The Bible app offers topical reading plans on every topic imaginable. When you are struggling with doubt, lookup a plan on faith. Struggling with despair? Try a plan on hope. When God is leading you to learn about a particular topic or if he wants you to confront a particular issue in your life, it won’t be too hard to find Bible plans that will help. And remember, some plans are very short (3 days) and others are a full year. Here are some examples:
- Identity In Christ
- Overcoming Anxiety (very good)
- Faith
- Hope
- Love
- Overcoming Anger
- Healing
- Build Your Faith
- How to Love Your Neighbor
- Wisdom
- The Names of God
- Soul Detox
- Forgiveness
- Blended Family: Becoming Stepfamily Smart
- The Lies Couples Believe
Group Bible Plans
For greater accountability and mutual encouragement, you will find the group Bible plan feature of the Bible app very helpful. When starting a new plan, you can invite others to join you. Each devotional provides a “Talk it Over” section in which you may comment and read the comments of the others in your group.
Tweet on X | Share on FacebookIf your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
Psalm 119:92 – 93
Further reading on Patterns of Daily Devotions: