Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:14

What if your greatest business setbacks were actually God’s setup for something deeper? This series invites you to see failure not as disqualification, but as the refining ground of true success. Through Scripture, prayer, and practical insight, you’ll discover how God uses failure to shape character, clarify purpose, and build His Kingdom—reminding you that in His hands, even loss can become your most powerful advantage.

Ready to discover who Jesus really is? Join this 5-day journey to personally know the Son of God, explore His radical claims, and understand why He is still changing lives today and wants to change yours. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking answers. Feel free to invite your searching friends along—this plan is designed for you to explore together, discovering the truth about Jesus’s life and mission. Let’s start the journey to faith!

This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. Acts 19 brings us to Ephesus, where we see the way of Christ resisted by a spiritually confused world. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

In a world where Christian investors are celebrated for doing good with their money, it’s easy to confuse generosity and obedience. This 5-day devotional challenges faith-driven and impact investors to go deeper: beyond strategy, beyond returns, beyond themselves. Join us to discover the true origins of investing for impact and how to maximize investment returns for the Kingdom. God’s economy may surprise you!

The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just a list of teachings–it’s a call to a different kind of life. The way of Jesus can feel backward at first, but it’s actually the path that leads to freedom and true transformation. In this plan, we’ll explore five “opposites” that reveal the values of God’s Kingdom and invite us to follow him more fully.

40 Rockets is a short, daily encouragement to help make gospel conversations a reality with people in your workplace (or other contexts). By igniting one Rocket every day you will make substantial progress towards the goal of people becoming Christians.

What does real success look like in God’s kingdom? In this 5-day plan, discover Jesus’ teachings on humility, forgiveness, compassion, and living for God rather than the approval of others.

The world is loud, and not just online. It’s in our family expectations, our timelines, our fears, and the constant need to prove we’re “doing okay.” But the voice of Jesus is different. It doesn’t shout to compete; it whispers to lead. In this 5-day plan, Amy Duggar King walks with you through learning to quiet the noise, recognize God’s voice, and follow His direction with confidence, even when the crowd disagrees. Because sometimes the most peaceful thing you can do is stop performing for the world and start listening to Heaven.

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).

What does it look like to follow Jesus? How can we express our love through obedience? Focus on knowing and loving Jesus more. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is the 8th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  The final kingdom teaching spells out the dangers and pitfalls that we must avoid.  We then start to see Kingdom living in action.

How do we live a victorious Christian life in this sinful world? In the third devotional plan from the Confident series, we learn how Christians can know important things with certainty to thrive in the uncertainty of life as well as the five truths that will help us run our Christian race with confidence and victory.

This 6-day reading plan is helpful to those who need a light nudge to share the good news and their gifts, those who need a reminder on how to fulfill God’s work, and those who want to start ministering. Need prayer? Call our prayer line at 719.635.1111.

Tired of dealing with conflict? Maybe it’s another argument on social media…or maybe it’s just that one person you never seem to get along with. Whatever—or whoever—your stress is about, don’t lose hope! In this 6-day study, Joyce shares practical tips and truths to help you manage the difficult people in your life, one act of love at a time.

Do All Roads Lead to God? Universalism vs. Singularity.

"Navigate Your Life" unveils six principles of navigation rooted in scripture, guiding men through life's challenges with clarity and purpose. This transformative journey empowers daily living with timeless wisdom.

Spiritual laziness is a great obstacle in our journey of faith. Jesus calls us to choose the narrow path, to dedicate time to prayer and Bible study, and to live a life of commitment to God. Do not let laziness hinder your spiritual growth. Embrace the daily challenge of following Christ with dedication and fervor.

Racing and following Jesus have many parallels. In the end, both lead to victory! This plan explores living a victorious life in Christ by comparing how he works in our lives with a motorsport team. This plan is a great way to explain what it means to follow Jesus and his life-changing work to a race fan. We were not meant to run this race of life on our own. Running life's race on God's team can lead us to victory through Christ!

You were made to shine. This 6-day devotional helps young women embrace their God-given identity, resist the pressure to blend in, and live boldly for Christ. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, Amy Rienow encourages readers to reject comparison, cultural lies, and insecurity—and instead reflect Jesus with confidence, purpose, and beauty that doesn’t fade. Whether you’re feeling behind, overlooked, or just unsure, this study will inspire you to walk the narrow road and shine with the light of Christ in a world desperate for truth.

This 7-day reading plan and devotional is based on Scott Williams' book "Drop It," which is inspired from the story of blind Bartimaeus. This plan will help you to tap into the faith, courage, and commitment necessary to no longer settle for the way things are. It’s time that you break free from being a puppet to the things distracting you from your purpose. It’s time to DROP IT!

Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me.’ Have you ever thought to ask, ‘Where are we going?’ What do you do when following Jesus leads to some unexpected and undesired places? Do you pray, ‘God bless me, but don’t mess with me.' What does it mean to follow Jesus? What’s God’s purpose for your life? Why does the pursuit of God often lead to seasons of difficulty? How does God go about changing the world? How does God go about changing you?

God has helped women from every walk of life learn how to draw spiritual strength from the kingdom within so that they could face the hard circumstances that surrounded them. The women in this book knew how to empty themselves of all worldly preoccupations, to relax into, and breathe in, His very presence. They knew what it meant to find the secret place of rest that only comes with Him. 

According to Grace Life International counselor Mark Maulding, God’s best-kept secret is this: The Christian life is easier than you think, because you already have everything you need in Christ to live it! Maulding has dedicated his life to teaching this message. Now he introduces some of the key concepts of God’s best-kept secret in a week’s worth of devotions here on YouVersion.

The transition from boyhood to manhood isn’t marked by age, but by a more substantial reality—one defined by strength, purpose, and a code of honor. This seven-day devotional unpacks five traits to help you step into your design as a man of God: dreams, conviction, work, friendship, and protection.

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.