Devotionals
A ‘devotional’ is simply the name given to a list of Bible Readings for a set period of time (like a week, or month) on a specific subject or Book of Bible – usually accompanied by a couple of thought-provoking questions and maybe a prayer on the passage for each day.
One of the benefits of using ‘devotionals’ is to bring some structure and discipline to your personal walk with God – keeping you ‘in the Bible’ and on track! Engaging regularly with the Bible is a key way that God speaks to us and shapes us.
Another benefit can be when devotionals are done with others – a group of friends, or a Life Group, or even the whole church - reading and considering the same Bible Readings and reflective questions together each day – and maybe sharing their thoughts with each other.
Below we have compiled a number of YouVersion devotionals that might be helpful for you and your personal walk with God. For more information on each devotional or to begin one through the YouVersion App, just click the image of that devotion. Through YouVersion you can choose to do plans ‘privately’ or to join with friends to complete a devotion together.
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7 Days
This plan explores the question “Is there more to life than this?” and looks at how God wants to give us life to the fullest.
5 Days
Adapted from the devotional, 30 Days by Nicky Gumbel, this 5-day plan is designed to help those who want to start reading the Bible by giving them a practical introduction to passages from the Old and New Testaments.
5 Days
In this five-day reading plan adapted from his book, Why Jesus?, Nicky Gumbel answers questions about Jesus’ identity, why He came to die, and why we need Him so desperately.
7 Days
This 7 day devotional explores Jesus’ claims, his deity, and offers thoughts demonstrating that he is the Messiah by Lee Strobel, a former atheist.
Devotions
7 Days
Taken from his book "To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain," best-selling author Matt Chandler goes through the often quoted book of Philippians, speaking on Christian living, developing a deeper maturity in Christ, and coming to a truly vibrant faith.
14 Days
When war starts to wage in your mind, the enemy will use every tool in his arsenal to weaken your relationship with God. This devotional will equip you with inspirations of hope to conquer anger, confusion, condemnation, fear, doubt.
7 Days
7 Devotional Readings from John Piper on the Holy Spirit.
7 Days
Taken from his New York Times bestselling book "Crazy Love," Francis Chan delves deep into God's amazingly crazy love for us, and what our appropriate response to such a love should look like.
7 Days
In this study we learn about the power of surrender in our own lives.
60 Days
This plan takes you on a 60 day journey through the letter's of Paul. Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with God's Word.
5 Days
In their book BOUNDARIES , Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of your life. This plan will help you get started with boundaries.
5 Days
This is not a plan to beat you up, tell you to double down on your efforts, and just get your act together. The Porn Free plan will lovingly take you by the hand, meet you where you are, and lead you with both grace and truth into freedom.
5 Days
If you’re like many Christians, you want an effective prayer life but find it difficult to remain consistent. Pastor Bayless Conley challenges you to use the simple acrostic P-R-A-Y as a blueprint for an effective, fulfilling prayer life.
7 Days
Come along with us on this journey as we dive into what worship is and how we can learn to live a lifestyle that puts God as the top priority in our lives.
5 Days
In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer provides four down-to-earth practices for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive:
6 Days
Each daily reading provides insight to how to worship God in every aspect of life and will inspire readers to focus their heart completely on their relationship with Christ.
7 Days
Presence Carriers is a compelling call to connect with God’s presence on a deeper level, making it integral to every part of our lives.
7 Days
What leadership opportunities do you have as you go about your daily activities and how can you learn to lead like Jesus?
7 Days
Dr. John Tonsend and Dr. Henry Cloud offer insights from a biblical perspective on the topic of forgiveness.
7 Days
The Lord’s Prayer anchors us to Jesus’ own petition for provision and protection. In this Bible Plan, these familiar words will encourage you to prayerfully journey from troublesome worry to confident hope.
90 Days
This plan takes you on a journey through all four Gospels in ninety days. Each book includes videos specifically designed to enhance your understanding and engagement with God's Word.
15 Days
This 15 day reading plan offers biblical insight for personal growth and wholeness from doctors Henry Cloud and John Townsend—bestselling authors of How People Grow and the Boundaries series.
5 Days
In The Daniel Dilemma, Chris Hodges outlines the different ways Christians can use the lessons from Daniel to help us be faithful to God even when today's culture encourages us to do otherwise.
6 Days
In this small group study Dr. Tony Evans uses the epic faith, life, and career of Joseph to teach that God is more interested in your development than your arrival.
12 Days
Explore the book of James with Pastor Francis Chan as he explores the major themes presented and the clear reality that true faith produces fruit
32 Days
This plan will walk you through the Proverbs step by step as you train your heart to discern the wise way forward.
Prefer something in a book?
Every day with Jesus for New Christians
Every Day with Jesus for New Christians is a powerful and relevant handbook for people new to the Christian faith or for people who need the basics presented to them clearly and dynamically
'Search the Scriptures' offers guidance for daily Bible study and aims to make it a delight as well as a source of strength. Using a question-and-answer approach, it helps you discover God's truth for yourself.
In this daily devotional Christine Caine encourages you to find confidence to live as the person God created you to be.
New to YouVersion?
Clicking on one of the above devotions should take you directly to the YouVersion website/app where you can follow some simple instructions to create an account and get started with the plan.
If you don’t have a smartphone or suitable device to download the YouVersion Bible App, then you can use your laptop/computer. To access this, simply click the on the devotion you wish to complete above and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you would like to access these directly on your phone or tablet you can download the YouVersion app directly onto your device for free from the ‘Apple Store’ or the ‘Google Play Store’.
I think I need help to get started!
No problem! The move ‘online’ is a learning curve for us all! If you are stuck, simply ask your Life Group Leader for help (if they can’t help, perhaps someone else in your group will be familiar with YouVersion) OR e-mail us at: online@clmchurch.co.uk and someone from the church team will give you a call to get you up and running.