Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 11:30

We all need them. A break helps us cope with life, to see things from a new perspective. Yet, we are so busy we often skip those precious times when we can sit idle, pray, and reflect on the moments of life. This devotional is intended to address that problem.

A series by Heidi Wysman. Mountaintops are fun but we can’t stay there forever. Most of us will go back to the wilderness many times. But the wilderness doesn’t have to be a frightening place.Through this study we discover that the wilderness can be a place of beauty, a place of empowerment, a place where God is.

I don’t think anyone could say life is easy. It’s filled with twists and turns and unexpected tangents. Many times these twists and turns are challenging. Through our readings on challenging situations, our contributors will encourage us to shift our perspective when in the midst of trials and to remember that God is not overwhelmed, that He is with us, and that He is in control.

Christmas should be filled with joyous occasions celebrating the birth of our Savior and building memories with family and friends. But for some, it can be the most stressful time of the year. Whether it’s about family, past memories, loneliness, money, health, or more, join us as we take a look at what we focus on and how we can turn our eyes back to Jesus.

Balancing our workload when we are also parents isn’t easy. This devotional is specifically for working moms and dads who want a better work and home life balance. Offering simple suggestions like family routines, choosing joy, time management, and managing phone usage can help working parents deal with less stress and find more joy.

God’s plan for the church is a body that represents “every nation, tribe, people and language.” Sadly, this is not how the church looks. In this plan, pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis encourage you to start to dialogue about this important issue. God and Race probes the meaning of racial reconciliation and helps you be a positive force to move beyond hate and injustice, to equality and love.

We all feel it, the unrelenting pull on the edge of our hearts… Restlessness… But what if there was another option, a better option? It’s time to enter into unending rest. We pray that as you reflect on these daily mediations, you would be drawn into a deeper sense of the unending rest that the Lord provides.

Rest. We all need it but all too often don’t get enough of it. In the hustle of life, rest can be overlooked, not prioritized, and forgotten. We hope this plan helps you to refresh and renew your heart and spirit. To seek God in your life and circumstance. To find comfort in His ever-loving arms.

What is wisdom? Where does it come from? How can we prepare to get more? And how do we know wisdom once we hear it?

If you’re a pastor or church leader, Easter weekend can be one of the most rewarding—yet challenging—times of the year. But you don’t have to face those challenges alone. Spend the next 5 days preparing to minister to others by creating space for God to minister to you. Discover 5 ways to get ready for Easter in this YouVersion Original Plan for people in ministry.

Physical pain, emotional pain, and divisions in our culture leave us all in need of healing. In this five-day plan, Amy Julia Becker shares how you can experience healing from God in your body, spirit, and community, even if that healing doesn’t look like how you imagined it. Receive God’s healing love, discover your role in the healing process, and learn how you can bring healing to those around you.

Life as a wife and mom can be so busy that we feel that we are left with fragments - little moments, little energy, and little else. How do we live a life of wholeness when there are so many pieces to manage? This devotion will challenge you to live life in harmony with God - undivided - allowing Him to bring purpose out of all the pieces.

As a pastor, I was ashamed I had anxiety and depression. Too many told me it was a faith issue, a sin issue, or both. In the end, I realized it was much bigger than that. Moreover, I came to understand that Jesus didn’t want to condemn me; He wanted to help me. I hope you enjoy this 5-day devotional called “Stressed, Depressed, Hot Mess!”

Life can often be so overwhelming. How do some people walk tall and empowered while others seem to drown in overwhelm and exhaustion? Is there a choice? Are some of us victims while others are victors? Is life happening FOR some and life happening TO others? Do we have a say so in the quality of our lives? I sure hope so. Let’s discuss EMPOWERED living.

Part two of the part ‘Back to Basics’ series. Throughout history, it’s undisputed that Jesus existed and was a Jewish preacher who had an extensive ministry up to around 33 AD. However, to us as Christians we know He is so much more than that. Over this devotional plan we’ll be diving deeper into the life of Jesus, His ministry and who He was and still is to us today.

This devotional focuses on four key categories—physical sensations, negative emotions, compassion to self, and lovingkindness to others. It can be used as a guide for daily meditation and reflection but allows for flexibility, providing inspiration and God’s peace in any situation. Use it on your journey to self-love, and then let it take you to a place of love for all as Jesus calls us to love.

Following God isn’t just a one-time decision—it’s a daily journey! Authors Charlotte Gambill and Natalie Grant have written this 5-day devotional guide to help you turn your focus from today’s distractions and to the One who says, “Follow me.” This plan will inspire you to joyfully walk in the footsteps of Jesus, allowing Him to lead you in every area of your life.

This world is harsh—and this callousness seeps into our hearts and homes. It can even color your mental image of God. Will you let God peel away the lies that hold you back from embracing Him and confidently sharing Jesus with others? This five-day devotional from Wendy Palau will remind you afresh of God’s gentleness, comfort, and rest and inspire you to share Jesus with women in pain.

God saying ‘No’. It’s not something we really want to think about God saying to us. Even a ‘Not yet’ is better than a ‘No’. But the reality is sometimes God says ‘No’. As we wrestle with this topic in this plan, we hope you’ll see how our sovereign God is writing a story on our lives that is far greater than we can even think, dream or imagine.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, homeschooling Mom, Sunday School teacher, or small group leader, I want to share what a good friend reminded me when I packed up my classroom. “We are all teachers.  We define our classrooms.”   No matter what your classroom looks like, I pray these daily devotions will encourage you and strengthen you as you fix your eyes on the ultimate Teacher.

Attention, overburdened Mama! Mom life is hard in our modern culture. This plan will help you distinguish between true guilt and conviction from God versus false guilt and condemnation from your unrealistic standards. If you feel like life is win/lose (either the kids win and I lose, or I win and the kids lose), then dive into God’s Word and stop living in bondage.

You were expecting happily ever after, but if you’ve been married longer than a week, you may now be thinking: “What did I get myself into?” God designed marriage not only to make us happy but as a laboratory to learn to love well. Dr. Carol shows you how to think and pray as you work together with God to build a fully alive marriage.

What does the Bible say about letting go of anxiety and fear? In this 5 day plan, you will find hope in God's promises and stories of how He has used difficult circumstances to bring forth blessings and ultimately, peace.

When you trade the lies that lead you to overeat for the truths that set you free, you’ll find yourself craving closeness with God above all else. This 5-day plan will help you grow closer to God as you honestly and humbly present your food-related struggles to Him as you witness how Scripture can provide find freedom from spiritually harmful habits.

If the direction of your life is leading you away from peace, contentment, and true fulfillment, you will breathe a sigh of hope when you hear this holy and gentle invitation from Jesus: “Come to me… Keep company with me, and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”