Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:7

Prayer is part of our everyday worship and devotion to God. But remember, whenever anyone asks you to pray or talks about praying, they’re simply saying, “let’s talk to God”. In this short, digestible, 5-day devotional, we want to pull out a few areas around prayer that will encourage you in your conversations with God.

We all have priorities in our lives. We all like to be valued and to be a priority in the lives of the people we love. In the same way, God loves it when we put him first and give him the best of ourselves. In this plan we will talk about how we can give God the best, and how we can put him first in everything

What is a Prayer Warrior? Can prayer really hold that much power in your life? Having a powerful life for God can be as simple as daily talking to Him. Prayer is a key component to having a victorious Christian life. Discover the power that prayer can have in your life.

Have you had moments when you don’t know how to pray? When you don’t know how to express the things in your heart? Through this plan's readings, may your approach to prayer be renewed, refreshed and reawakened. May you see prayer as a way to connect to the heart of our ever-loving Saviour.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Trauma, abuse, and toxic relationships have broken us. But there is no shame in brokenness. In fact, it’s where the healing power of Jesus comes to find us. We need to bring our brokenness into the light! In this five-day devotional, you’ll be encouraged to bring your hurts to Jesus and discover the power of hope, gentleness, forgiveness, and prayer.

Step away from the hustle—and hassle—of life and begin a five-day journey through the Holy Land. Experience the life-changing reality of exploring the Land and the Book.

Consumed by modern-day conveniences and entertainment, we are formed by that which we behold. Yet, as Christians, we are called to be conformed to Christ, which includes rediscovering the truth, goodness, and beauty of God. This five-day devotional from Coleman Ford helps quiet the distractions and redirects your focus to the gospel message, which is full of truth, goodness, and beauty and is powerful to make you whole and flourishing.

Jesus taught us to pray, starting with these words: "Our Father." The Lord's Prayer guides us in ways that still matter today, thousands of years after Jesus first spoke the words to his closest friends.

"Don't worry about anything." Is that even possible? These days a fresh reason for worry and fear arrives consistently as the morning newspaper each day. Paul may have reminded believers in Philippi and himself that worrying is unproductive and isolating. Throughout his letter to the Philippians, we will discover current solutions to some age-old problems: anxiety, worry, and fear.

Is it hard for you to focus? Do you feel distracted when you try to spend time with God? Dive into Matthew and focus on Jesus. Then, you will see that when you let the waters of distraction settle, you can walk with Him. If you want sure footing, even in storms, turn your attention to Christ.

It’s no secret that our world needs healing. Scriptures reveal that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. But the Bible also reveals that Jesus is our Healer. Do you know Him as Healer? My hope is that this devotional will help you understand that the Jesus who did thirty-seven miracles in Scripture is the same Jesus who can do miracles in the lives of those who ask today!

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This first of a series of 5-day plans uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Juggling work and parenting comes with well-known challenges, one of which is prioritizing time with God: Your quiet time either doesn’t happen or doesn’t feel as fulfilling as you’d like it to be. In this plan, we’ll discuss how to keep God first and make Him part of your day, whether you’re working on your business, side hustle, or parenting your kid(s).

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the fifth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Being in mission with Jesus can involve many activities (church planting, disciple-making, evangelism, etc.). It can take place in different places (large cities, small towns, remote rural villages). But amid that diversity of tasks and locations, there is one essential element for every all-in missional follower of Jesus: wholeness of heart. More important than the going and the doing is the being—being people with hearts of integrity, hearts with a singular loyalty, hearts that have been formed, reformed, and transformed by the Holy Spirit as he makes us more and more like Jesus.

Do you feel so busy that you barely have enough time to breathe? You are not alone. The 5-5-5 Method is a simple and practical method that eliminates the excuse that you’re too busy to spend time with God; because even the wealthiest, most influential, time-consumed individuals still have 15 minutes of spare time each day to prioritize what they love. And so do you. Do you love Jesus enough to spend 15 minutes of your day with Him? Click "Start Plan" now and learn how to spend time with God daily!

What does it mean to be a Christian? Faith in God is so much more than a checklist of spiritual behaviors. This 5-day Plan explores what it looks like to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and includes practical steps toward a genuine and healthy faith centered in love.

A 5-day devotional that will help you to strategically navigate and respond to the Southern California wildfires with peace and purpose.

The story of Joseph is part of the grand narrative of God’s saving actions, leading all the way to our saviour, Jesus. It is a narrative about God’s faithfulness to his promise to Abraham – that through him all the families on the earth would be blessed. Joseph was right in the middle of the action; it was a grand theme larger than him, yet it included him.

Named only twice in Scripture, Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, seems to be an enigma. Taking what we know from the biblical text and placing it alongside history, author Heather Kaufman transports readers to the Hellenized court of Herod Antipas. As we understand the world Joanna came from, we’ll better appreciate the great exchange she made in abandoning lesser kingdoms for the Kingdom of Christ.

It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

In this plan we will look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Part five of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

Discover the principles to building a powerful and effective prayer life. Prayer - communicating with God on a personal level - is the key to seeing positive change in our lives and surroundings. Taken from the book, “Out of This World: A Christian’s Guide to Growth and Purpose” by David J. Swandt.

Does God hear me when I pray? Does He even care? The Word of God answers with a resounding “yes”! Learn to pray with confidence prayers that will impact you personally and the world around you. Through this reading plan, prayer will change from religious ritual to an intimate, personal, and powerful conversation between you and your heavenly Father.