Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 14:22

Ever wonder “What’s my purpose?” or “Why do bad things happen?” Jesus has answers for these and many more “essential questions of life.” Learn how Jesus unravels life’s biggest questions, and leads you to find your hope, meaning, and purpose in life. (Devotions written by Rick Lawrence; taken from the Jesus-Centered Bible—jesuscenteredbible.com.)

The world as we know it has changed in the last few months thanks to the pandemic. Our lives might never go back to the normal we knew before this. I’d like to share with you some important lessons we can learn from the lives of some biblical heroes that will help us thrive in this "reset world".

Explore the miracles of Jesus, each revealing his identity as God’s son. A short video illustrates the key miracle for each day of the plan.

This 9-day plan explores the journey of overcoming fear and anxiety through God's freedom. It shows how fear can rob peace, opportunities, and rest, while scripture and God's promises bring strength and courage. Through stories, biblical examples, and reflection, the plan highlights how to trade "what ifs" for trust, fear for faith, and storms for God's steady presence. Leading to lasting peace and true freedom.

The strategy of the enemy is to put distance between us and the people we love the most, one offense at a time. UnOffendable is an outline of how God can use the things in life that have hurt us the most, to shape our confidence and help us become the people we’ve always wanted to be. Being unoffendable isn’t about never getting offended. It’s about not staying offended. 

You’re not here by accident. God has assigned you a purpose on earth and has equipped you specifically to fulfill it ... and if you’ll seek Him, He’ll awaken your passion for that purpose in ways you never imagined. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he shares the biblical path to fulfilling your God-given potential by laying out seven essentials to an abundant life—the life of purpose God’s planned for you.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, and busy schedule? Whatever the obstacles, do you wonder if you can do anything big for His Kingdom? There is good news: God specializes in the unlikely! Scripture offers ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

The Serenity Prayer connects Christian teachings to life's challenges. Although not directly found in the Bible, its principles have biblical support. Used by groups like the Twelve Steps, the prayer offers serenity to accept what cannot be changed, courage to change what is possible, and wisdom to distinguish between the two, making it essential in our journey of transformation and restoration.

Missional Friendship is a commitment to a lifestyle of intentional relationships that are: authentically truthful, biased toward trust, committed to being present with and for each other, so that we can be fully known and fully loved. In this, we will have people in our lives who know us and our world, and can speak into our lives.

While anxiety and depression are huge problems around the world, God's plans are for us to live free from anxiety and depression. In this plan, we are going to look at God's plan and instructions for us to live free and overcome anxiety and depression.

When the calendar is full of practice, games and the next team try-out it can feel impossible to do one more thing. Growing spiritually as a family can easily fall off the list. This set of devotions aims to provide biblical knowledge and spiritual conversations starters that are perfect for the car ride or between games.

Welcome to Galilee, we hope you experience the importance and significance of this special place. It was here that Jesus began his ministry as he performed miracles, healed people and taught in the synagogue. It was here that he called his first disciples, calmed the storm and walked across the water. It was from the Galilee region that Christianity would emerge and eventually spread across the world.

This phase in Jesus’ life is focused on leadership development. As the movement continues to grow, Jesus begins to hand-select from his disciples a few to be servant leaders of the movement. After a full night of prayer, consulting with his Father, Jesus appoints twelve men who will begin their apprenticeship as leaders and will eventually become the leaders of the movement.

We've all either been through one of life’s storm, are in the middle of a storm right now, or will face one of life’s storms in the near future. This 14-day devotion will remind you that Jesus is in control of every storm. Because images are the language of the 21st Century”, each devotion uses original photos to explain the devotion and deepen its impact.

The Soul of a Worship Leader is one that is centered on Christ and that seeks to please Him. This 14-day plan helps you explore your own motives and reminds you of what God seeks in a worshiper.

In Take Courage: Winning the War on Fear, author Greg Atkinson shares Scriptures that have encouraged and strengthened him over the past three decades of facing fear and anxiety. Greg knows the struggle of battling fear daily, but finds great comfort in God’s Word and you can, too.

 Jesus invited Peter to join Him and walk on the water. He invites you to participate in the supernatural life too, but what barriers (in your head or heart) prevent you from leaving the boat? Drawing on their own stories, especially Becky’s powerful testimony of restoration after tragedy, Paul and Becky show how God faithfully heals, transforms and releases us to step into things we never believed possible.

The Awake Sydney Prayer Summit, held on March 3rd 2018, coordinated by Ps Sean Nolan from the Christian Community Churches, was a joint partnership between the listed churches and Christian organisations: Inspiring Hope, Baptist Union, Australian Christian Churches, Salvation Army, Adventists, McCrindle Research, Churches of Christ, Sydney Presbyterian, C3, Bible Society, Centre for Public Christianity, Sydney Anglican, Hillsong Church, Christian Community Churches. 

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

Our life is not one devoid of stormy seasons that crash as waves and violent winds, tossing us up and down, aiming to take our focus off God who is always sailing with us. This devotional will help you anchor your trust in God as you navigate through life’s storms.

This 14-day Bible reading and devotional plan is designed to inspire Kingdom-minded business leaders to align their faith with their entrepreneurial journey. Each day explores a principle rooted in Scripture—such as persistence, clarity of vision, teamwork, integrity, and using wealth for God’s glory—offering practical challenges, prayers, and declarations to build a legacy grounded in purpose and spiritual strength. It’s a powerful blend of biblical truth and business insight, empowering leaders to grow in faith while pursuing excellence in their work.

A 14-Day Journey Through Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' Biblical Wisdom ― Many Christians experience seasons of spiritual depression, yet few discuss it openly. In this two-week plan, discover Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' timeless biblical insights on overcoming spiritual darkness, restoring joy, and finding renewed hope in Christ. Perfect for anyone feeling spiritually weary, burdened by past sins, or struggling to maintain faith through difficult circumstances.

We all experience trials, grief and pain in life. In Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?, David Wilkerson takes a close look at the universal problem of discouragement and hopelessness. He explores how we let God heal our wounds and give us genuine peace.

If you plan on 15 days of prayer and fasting, this plan is the perfect choice. For the next 15 days, you can have a prayer focus on building your relationship with Jesus. Each day, there will be a Bible reading passage that you can read and meditate on based on the prayer theme of the day.