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December Reading Plan: Dandelion One-Year Themed Bible Reading Plan | Women’s Edition
A daily 15-minute devotional journey designed for women pursuing deeper intimacy with Christ, practical practical wisdom in relationships, steadfast prayer, and Christmas hope. In December, we reflect on Jesus' mandate to abide in His love, cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, walk in James’ practical wisdom for speech and humility, and practice unfeigned love in 1 Peter and 1 John. We end the year gazing upon the promise of a new creation and celebrating the miraculous arrival of Immanuel. Start your December reading today!
Greeting Message
Greeting Message
Welcome to December, Sister!
As the year draws to a close, God invites us to step out of the holiday rush and enter a sacred space of quiet abiding, heartfelt reflection, and practical grace.
This December, our reading plan guides us through four beautiful themes to anchor our hearts and finish the year in grace:
Abiding in the Vine & Walking in the Spirit (12/1 – 12/9): Begin the month learning what it truly means to abide in Christ, bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit, walk in deep unity with sisters, and let love be your distinguishing mark.
Daily Conduct & Quiet Wisdom (12/10 – 12/14): Examine practical Pauling epistles offering guidance for work, thanksgiving, caring for family, and cultivating lived-out, quiet dignity in everyday relationships.
Practical Faith, Speech, and Humility (12/15 – 12/21): Walk through the practical epistle of James to examine pure religion, tame the tongue, seek heavenly wisdom, draw near to God in humility, and pray with persistent faith.
Unshakable Love, Year-End Reflection, and Immanuel (12/22 – 12/31): Anchor your soul in the love of 1 Peter and 1 John, celebrate the promise of all things made new in Revelation, and wrap up the year at the manger of Jesus—God with us.
May the Word of God this month quiet your soul, fill your home with His peaceful presence, and bring your year to a joyful, grace-filled conclusion!
Monthly Highlights
Monthly Highlights
Key Themes for the Month:
Abide in the True Vine: Your fruitfulness comes not from striving or busyness, but from remaining deeply rooted in Christ’s love (John 15:1–11).
Heavenly Wisdom and Pure Religion: True faith shows itself in tangible acts of compassion, guarded speech, and a humble heart before God (James 1:27, 3:17–18).
Immanuel—God With Us: Celebrate the culmination of all history as Jesus arrives to dwell with us and make all things new (Revelation 21:1–5; Matthew 1:18–25).
December Daily Reading Schedule
December Daily Reading Schedule
Phase 1: Abiding in Love, Spiritual Fruit, and Unity (Dec 1 – Dec 9)
Dec 1: 👉 Read John 13:34–35 (A New Commandment: Love one another as I have loved you)
Dec 2: 👉 Read John 15:1–11 (The True Vine: Abiding in Christ to bear fruit that lasts)
Dec 3: 👉 Read John 15:12–17 (Greater Love: Called friends, appointed to go and bear fruit)
Dec 4: 👉 Read Galatians 5:22–26 (Fruit of the Spirit: Walking by the Spirit in love, joy, and peace)
Dec 5: 👉 Read Galatians 6:1–5 (Gentle Restoration: Bearing one another’s burdens in humility)
Dec 6: 👉 Read Galatians 6:9–10 (Do Not Grow Weary: Doing good to all, especially the household of faith)
Dec 7: 👉 Read Ephesians 4:1–6 (Unity of the Spirit: Walking in lowliness, gentleness, and patience)
Dec 8: 👉 Read Ephesians 5:18–21 (Spirit-Filled Living: Singing with thankfulness and submitting out of reverence for Christ)
Dec 9: 👉 Read Ephesians 4:15–16 (Speaking Truth in Love: Growing together into spiritual maturity)
Phase 2: Everyday Work, Gratitude, and Household Wisdom (Dec 10 – Dec 14)
Dec 10: 👉 Read Colossians 3:23–24 (Work for the Lord: Doing everything heartily as unto God, not men)
Dec 11: 👉 Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (Always Joyful: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances)
Dec 12: 👉 Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13 (Faithful Diligence: Doing good work and avoiding idleness)
Dec 13: 👉 Read 1 Timothy 5:3–8 (Caring for Family: Honoring widows and providing for household needs)
Dec 14: 👉 Read Titus 2:1–8 (Sound Doctrine in Life: Living with dignity, self-control, and kindness)
Phase 3: The Practical Wisdom of James: Speech, Humility, and Prayer (Dec 15 – Dec 21)
Dec 15: 👉 Read James 1:26–27 (Pure Religion: Taming the tongue and caring for orphans and widows)
Dec 16: 👉 Read James 2:1–13 (No Favoritism: Loving your neighbor without partiality)
Dec 17: 👉 Read James 3:13–18 (Heavenly Wisdom: Pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy)
Dec 18: 👉 Read James 4:1–10 (Draw Near to God: Humbling yourself so He may lift you up)
Dec 19: 👉 Read James 4:11–12 (Guarding Your Words: Avoiding slander and critical judging)
Dec 20: 👉 Read James 5:7–11 (Patient Endurance: Establishing your heart like a farmer waiting for rain)
Dec 21: 👉 Read James 5:13–18 (The Prayer of Faith: Praying for one another in times of suffering and sickness)
Phase 4: Holiness, Perfect Love, Future Hope, and Immanuel (Dec 22 – Dec 31)
Dec 22: 👉 Read 1 Peter 4:7–11 (Fervent Love: Hospitality without grumbling and using gifts to serve)
Dec 23: 👉 Read 1 Peter 4:10–11 (Good Stewards: Employing your unique gifts to glorify God)
Dec 24: 👉 Read 1 Peter 5:5–7 (Christmas Eve Peace: Casting all your anxieties on Him because He cares for you)
Dec 25: 👉 Read 2 Peter 1:3–8 (Christmas Day Grace: Possessing all things pertaining to life and godliness)
Dec 26: 👉 Read 2 John 1–6 (Walking in Truth and Love: Following His commandments from the beginning)
Dec 27: 👉 Read 1 John 2:15–17 (Uncluttered Heart: Overcoming the desires of the world to do God's will)
Dec 28: 👉 Read 1 John 4:7–21 (God Is Love: Perfect love casts out fear because He first loved us)
Dec 29: 👉 Read 1 John 1:5–10 (Walking in the Light: Confession, cleansing, and fellowship with Him)
Dec 30: 👉 Read Revelation 21:1–7 (All Things New: "He will wipe away every tear... Behold, I am making all things new")
Dec 31: 👉 Read Matthew 1:18–25 (New Year's Eve Hope: The birth of Jesus—"They shall call His name Immanuel")
Daily Devotional Tips
Daily Devotional Tips
💡 Devotional Guidance for Women:
Practice Quiet Abiding: On Dec 2 (John 15:4), take 10 minutes in absolute silence before reading. Rest in the knowledge that your worth comes from being connected to Jesus, not from holiday productivity.
Cast Your Cares on Christmas Eve: On Dec 24 (1 Peter 5:7), write down every anxiety, family concern, or unmet expectation from this year on a piece of paper, and hand it over to the Lord in prayer.
Welcome Immanuel into the New Year: On Dec 31 (Matthew 1:23), pause at the close of the year to thank God for His presence through every trial and victory, declaring: "Jesus is with me."
Ready to Begin?
Ready to Begin?
Sister, are you ready to abide in Christ's love, cultivate heavenly wisdom, and finish your year wrapped in the warmth of Immanuel?
Open your Bible to John chapter 13 and let God’s love overflow in your heart as we enter December together!
[ 🚀 Start Reading December 1 (John 13:34–35) ]
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