Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:14

Prayer and fasting involve voluntarily refraining from food to focus on prayer and deepen one's connection with God. While they can occur separately, their combination enhances effectiveness. Setting aside time for prayer and fasting is not about manipulating God for personal desires; it’s a deliberate choice to center oneself and depend on Him for strength, provision, and wisdom in the humility of heart. Together, they cultivate spiritual growth and deepen faith.

Jesus calls us to live in a way that is different than the world teaches. What did Jesus teach us when he gave up everything on the Cross and what does it mean to follow him? In this 6-day devotional, we will unpack the beautiful life God has for us and how we can yes to embracing what he has for us.

God's Word says that when we confess our sin to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us. But what about learning to forgive ourselves after we have confessed?

Why are you doing that? “Um, because I can do all things through Christ!” We love to quote our favorite verses to inspire each other—but sometimes, those verses get Twisted. This Bible Plan from Life.Church examines seven of the most butchered Bible verses. Start reading today and learn to live out God’s plans for you.

The Hollywood Prayer Network invites you to join us this week to grow in your own faith and to pray for the people, the projects, and the impact that the Hollywood Entertainment Industry has on our culture. Prayer changes us, and it's the most important life changer of all the gifts God has given to us. Get excited about your conversations with God and spend this week seeking Him. Your prayers make an eternal difference!

Whether we suffer emotional or physical wounds, forgiveness is the cornerstone of the Christian life. Jesus Christ experience all kinds of unfair and unjust treatment, even to the point of a wrongful death. Yet in his final hour, he forgave the mocking thief on the other cross and his executioners.

Much of what Jesus taught and stood for clashes with popular politically correct notions that want to redefine and reinterpret the person and teachings of Jesus—and ultimately the Christian faith—so that neither step on anyone’s sensitivities. Jesus, however, calls us to be salt and light, not chameleons. If we are Christ’s representatives, changing colors may allow us to blend in, but it will be at the expense of our integrity and Jesus’ admonition for us to follow his words, which are life. We need to grasp hold of a faith that is THE center of our lives and meets us in the trenches of life. That faith acts as a filter for what we experience daily—in media, entertainment, politics, relationships, and yes, even in the church. The Politically Incorrect Jesus addresses issues and ideologies in our current cultural climate, juxtaposed with the clear teachings of Jesus, so readers can embrace being who God designed them to be—men and women of counterculture faith, making a difference in a counterfeit world.

Followers of Christ are called to be and make disciples, but it’s not always easy to know what that looks like in the day-to-day of our busy lives. This study shares tips on integrating Christ into your personal life, family, church, or work. It’s based on the lessons learned by HOPE International, a Christ-centered nonprofit, as we’ve studied Scripture and implemented discipleship efforts in our own lives and in the field. This reading plan was adapted from content written by Matthew Rohrs, former director of spiritual integration with HOPE International and current COO with Sinapis.

 As children of God, we have been given a new home and a new hope. And when we learn to live for heaven, the cares and weights of this world fall off our shoulders in light of our place in God’s advancing Kingdom. In this 7-day plan, you’ll create space every day to cast your burdens at the feet of Jesus, and rejoice in the hope of the eternal life you’re already living in God. 

Do you often compare yourself to others or to society’s standard of what it means to be a woman? What if instead, you defined yourself by what God says about you and learned how to battle those creeping lies of the enemy? This plan will help you live each day with hope and confidence in Christ, knowing your identity rests in Him alone.

We all have a sense that prayer is important, but few of us are actually taught to pray. What does it mean to pray? How does one do it? Prayer shows up in stories and letters as a vital practice, but how do we actual do it well? This seven day plan will help you understand what prayer is and how to engage with this life-changing practice.

We live for a God who isn't ashamed of who we are, nor the things we’ve been through. There are some situations that can make you feel that way. So, whether you were abused sexually, physically, emotionally, or mentally this devotional is for you. I was molested for 10 years. But I received healing! I want to help you do the same.

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a slump? Are you feeling burnt out as a leader? This 7-day leadership plan with excerpts from John C. Maxwell will help you hit the reset button on being a Godly leader. Reset your heart and refocus on being the best leader you can be through Christ. 

Does the word "happily" come to mind when you think about your marriage commitment? What if both how you treated your spouse and how you were treated by your spouse was happily? This is a devotional about the "hows" of relationships. We will look at the nuts and bolts of what makes marriage lasting, fun, and characterized by love. You may be surprised at the commitment essentials to your own happily ever after.

Every journey of faith begins with a first step. The Starting Line is for athletes, coaches and new believers who are ready to take the first step in their relationship with Jesus Christ. This 7-day reading plan explores the basics of the gospel and encourages growth through prayer, Bible reading, community and accountability. Ready? Take your place at the Starting Line!

We’re all chasing something. Usually something just out of reach—a better job, a more comfortable home, a perfect family, the approval of others. But isn’t this tiring? Is there a better way? Find out in this new Life.Church Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Chasing Carrots.

This plan breaks down the individual components of First15 by sharing God's desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but we also cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the Kingdom of Heaven is in fact here?

Cora Jakes Coleman imparts seven ferocious prayers to help you break down every demonic stronghold and turn you into a ferocious warrior for God.

Do you want to be free from bitterness as well as physical and mental stress? Then start forgiving! Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands. To forgive doesn’t mean to forget but to free yourself from the person who wronged you, by changing your feelings and attitude. This plan helps find your inner peace. Free yourself from anger by forgiving others and start living a life of joy and happiness.

This seven-day reading plan features excerpts from Barbara Moon's book, Living Lessons on Intimacy with Christ. Learn practical principles on why, when and how to forgive others. This reading plan also includes practical steps on seeking forgiveness from others.

What if the world would know us by our love for one another and not by our disagreements, hatred, division, and need to be right? What if we focused on our commonalities rather than our differences? Discover a rising movement of the Holy Spirit stirring the hearts of Protestants, Catholics, Orthodox, and people from different denominations, to fulfill Jesus’ prayer–that they may be one as we are one.

Israel left Egypt as freed slaves, not warriors. God spent the next forty years refining them to become more than warriors. God's warrior has three disciplines: Bible Study, Prayer, and Worship. This in-depth stand-alone plan is also part 4 of a 10 part series.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

Job loss is stressful and scary. You question your security and significance. “How will I pay the bills, get health care, find a new job? Do I still have what it takes? Where is God in all this?” Be encouraged. He still has “good works” for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). Let Jesus guide you through the Lord’s Prayer on your way to getting back on your feet again!