Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:8

The teaching of The Lord's Prayer is a beloved moment from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. But how do we apply it to our lives almost 2000 years later? Join us for a 4-day devotional that will cover The Lord's Prayer, paired with Matt Maher's song of the same name, "The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)".

“So, I’m supposed to talk to the creator of the universe like He’s my best friend? Yeah, no pressure at all!” Have you ever had this thought? True, prayer can seem intimidating at first, but once we discover how much God really wants to hear from us as His kids, our stress is replaced with heartfelt excitement!

Are you confused by the many kinds of teaching circulating in Christian circles today? Are you afraid of being misled by false teachers? This devotional, excerpted from Stand Up for the Gospel, teaches us from the biblical book of Jude how to contend for our faith.

In this parable, Jesus teaches us that we should keep asking, searching, and knocking when we pray. He wants us to understand that if we're persistent in our prayers, just like the friend eventually helped, God will also respond to our persistent requests when we seek Him. Read and be blessed.

Gratitude allows us to see God clearly through the deepest of struggles. In this Bible Reading Plan, we’ll discover 4 key areas that will help you see clearly if your gratitude is sincere or superficial.

Prayer is the foundation of a thriving relationship with God, inviting Him into every joy, struggle, and decision your family faces. This plan explores how prayer builds trust, brings comfort, and strengthens faith, helping your family experience God’s presence and guidance in every moment of life.

Join Max Lucado, bestselling author of Before Amen, on a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer and find strength, peace, and rest in even the simplest prayers.

Prayer seems like it should be so simple. Yet, when it comes to actually praying, often it feels awkward and complicated. In this 5-day devotional, Embrace Church's lead pastor Adam Weber shares the truth about prayer: how simple prayer actually is. It's like talking. Talking with a good friend. And the best part? Our God can't wait to talk with us.

 The Lord’s Prayer has been domesticated and tamed, turned into a safe series of comforting words and made familiar by repetition. In reality, writes Dr. Albert Mohler, the Lord’s Prayer turns the world upside down, toppling every earthly power and announcing God’s reign over all things, in heaven and on earth. The Lord’s Prayer is the most powerful prayer in all the Bible, taught by Jesus to his own disciples. This generation of Christians desperately needs to relearn the Lord’s Prayer and learn from Christ himself how we are to unleash the power and discipline of prayer.

Mountaintop moments, moments when we ascend into God’s presence, give us a taste of his glory. On the mountain, God changes our perspective of who he is and who we are. In this devotional, we will look at five mountaintop experiences in Scripture and what they mean for our lives today. God is inviting us to experience him unlike ever before. Let’s make the climb together.

Prayer is an intimate conversation with God. But how do we pray? Why do we pray? Does God hear our prayers?  In the 6th Chapter of Matthew, Jesus gives us detailed instructions on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer. This study from The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible digs deep into Jesus's words in verses 5-24, examining our motives and attitudes about prayer, and teaching us how to pray.

Does prayer really work? This video series discusses the power of prayer by looking at a prayer experiment that's recorded for us in the Bible.

Do you want more OF God? Or more FROM God? In this 5-day devotional, renowned theologian and author R. T. Kendall challenges you to seek the Benefactor, not just the benefits. Learn to desire more of God, not for personal gain, but for an enriched relationship with Him.

A simple yet profound guide to facilitate the instinctively human desire to pray. We pray because we are human, not because we are religious. Something in our nature points beyond itself; something in us searches for and desires personal connection with God. Although communicating with our Creator through prayer is innate, the effective practice of it often feels just beyond our reach.

This study will help you see how prayer has the power to change you.

Prayer can often be such a misunderstood part of our walk with God. This plan is designed to help set up a clear and simple pathway for you as you embark on your journey in prayer. Hopefully it will encourage you to start praying for the first time, continue praying or rediscover the power of prayer.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the twelfth part "The Teachings of Jesus." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Do you ever feel as though a flourishing prayer life is just beyond your reach? That you long for a meaningful relationship with God, yet you feel as though your connection to Him is broken or frayed? This engaging five-day reading plan will guide you through the Lord’s Prayer and help you gain spiritual clarity in your ongoing conversation with the Father.

Prayer is a powerful tool to bring God into the stressful moments of your day-to-day life. This devotional shows you 5 ways to use prayer in your daily work.

How are we to pray to an almighty and all knowing God? Jesus taught His disciples how to pray when they asked Him the same question. There is much we can learn from His example and teaching.

So much of our confusion and pain comes from not knowing God. We may know about Him without fully knowing what He says about Himself. One way to get to know God personally is to spend time studying His biblical names. For the next five days, we are going to study five names of the Lord so that we might draw closer to the One who knows us completely!

In this reading plan, the award-winning Christian songwriter, Krissy Nordhoff explores Scripture and God's love through the lens of worship.

Natural disasters—such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes, even pandemics—often strike without warning. The shock, fear and sense of outrage can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling completely helpless and abandoned. In the midst of devastation and loss, be assured that God is with you—loving you and caring for you, “always ready to help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

A Resilient Life is a 5-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

Watch this video devotional to see just how simple it is to go to God in prayer!