Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:6

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help people reflect on the countercultural, loving words and actions of Jesus during his public ministry. This six-day plan incorporates clips from season 2 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to experience how Jesus loves, serves, and thinks differently than our culture and invites us to do the same.

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.

If you’ve ever felt distant from God, if mistakes or losses have left a mark on you, know that He is always ready to offer you restoration. This devotional is an invitation to renew your faith, let go of the past, and embrace His grace. Through His Word, you’ll discover how He transforms, restores, and guides every step of your life. Today is the day to come back to Him, trusting that what’s ahead will be far better than what you’ve left behind.

What does Jesus say about love, truth, righteousness, and more? We will examine His own words in the Sermon on the Mount. This is Part One of the eight-part "Jesus, I Want to Love You" series! These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend.

Taken from Kyle Idleman's follow-up to "Not A Fan," you're invited to find the end of yourself, because only then can you embrace the inside-out ways of Jesus.

Why do we show up early on Sundays? Why do we wake up early to pray for church every day of the week? Why do we smile, give high-fives, & stay focused to serve others at church? Why do we give our hard earned money? Why do we invite people to join us? This 7-day plan walks through the 'why' behind the 'what' of serving & being a part of a local church.

God’s always good, but that doesn’t mean He’s always safe. This Life.Church Bible Plan dares readers to pray three bold prayers: search me, send me, and break me. Dare to start reading today, and your life will take a scary-good turn.

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.

Presence Plan is a collection of chapters taken from the free app with the purpose of creating space. A relaxing, mindful experience leading us in reflection & prayer. Music, film and poetry inspired from scripture throughout the plan weaves a journey that gives us time out, a sense of peace and an opportunity to experience God’s presence. More chapters are available from the free Presence App.

How do you find lasting love? Single Christian men and women around the world report they are seeking authentic Christian partners with whom they can share their life, but are a bit confused about the purpose of marriage, and therefore, the purpose of dating. This plan will systematically address each of these from a Biblical perspective.

Karen Stubbs is the founder and leader of Birds on a Wire, a ministry designed to equip moms through truth, encouragement and community. Karen is the wife of Greg Stubbs. They have four children, Kelsey, Emily, Taylor and Abby and reside in Cumming, Georgia. After graduating from Auburn University, she and Greg moved to Virginia Beach where Greg served in the Navy as a fighter pilot. The Navy was where Karen gained her passion for motherhood and grew in her reliance on God to get her through the tough Navy years as a young mom. She is passionate about challenging moms to experience motherhood in the way God intended it for them and their families.

God didn’t leave His daughters to face a viscous enemy alone. He’s given us His very own armor so we can experience victory over the enemy. Jesus’ blood has already won the war, freeing us from the power of the enemy, but few are living within this freedom. This plan will give specific examples on how God’s Word teaches His warriors to wear their armor and fight back.

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. 

We all want to pray more than we do. This seven day plan will guide you in taking the first steps toward building a daily prayer habit by seeking the heart of prayer and examining the key biblical statements on what prayer is and how it works.

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.

WHAT IS FASTING? Fasting is giving up something for a specified number of days for a specific purpose. The type and length of the fast you choose is between you and God and should not be determined by what anyone else is doing. Fasting, prayer, and reading God's Word go hand in hand. When you fast, also pray for God's purpose and plan for your life to be revealed.

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. 

Walk through this Thanksgiving season with Dr. Young's 7-day Thanksgiving devotional. A daily passage accompanied by commentary from Dr. Young will help you reflect on all you have in Christ to be thankful for this season!

If you want to experience God's presence powerfully in your life every day, you have to spend more time at His feet. It is in His presence that we are restored and empowered to fulfil our calling and to fight the good fight of faith. From the pen and the heart of the widely loved evangelist Angus Buchan you will find encouragement and strength to run the race God has set before you.

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?

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.