Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:6

Have you ever planted one thing with hopes it would become something else entirely? These guided audio meditations reflect the outcome of what we plant. No matter our expectations, what we sow is what we will harvest. You will meditate on the importance of approaching life with a humble spirit and learning how fear and anxiety can be a harvest of godly wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.

Do you know anyone doing foster care? Whether you do or not, foster parents could use your prayers. In this simple, three-day Plan, find three prayer topics that could transform the foster family, the biological family, and future generations.

Did you know that we are called to be a peacemaker? Find out how we can live this each and every day in this four-day devotional from Holly Wagner. 

We are usually impressed by inspirational stories of dramatic, overnight transformation, but living as a disciple of Jesus is a long game. We are all broken people. No one has arrived. We’re all in recovery! This four-day study will help you break the sin-repent cycle so you can truly experience the transformation God has promised us through salvation.

At the core of it, discipleship is taking care of and tending all the things Jesus commanded us. Yet how can we know what to do if we don't know His words? That is why we're exploring all of Jesus' words across the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each day includes a Bible narration from Ps Mark Varughese of the words of Jesus. NOTE: the translation used in the narration is the New King James Version.

Abuse is not a comfortable topic, but it’s a necessary one. There are many things God says in response to the tragedy of abuse, but we must start with this: God is here.

Are you easily influenced, or do you like to do the influencing? In this 5-day plan, learn what it means to be a person of influence.

Forgiveness is the core of the Gospel, the Lord’s Prayer, healthy relationships, salvation, and the Church.

In this five-part video series (each ~20 minutes), John Eldredge invites you on a journey—not to gain more knowledge, but to experience Jesus in a way that transforms your everyday life. We live in a world that constantly pulls us away from the life we were made for, bombarding us with noise, distractions, and anxiety. But Jesus offers something radically different—refuge, strength, and wonder through daily encounters with Him. Through these sessions, you’ll rediscover the reality of God’s presence, learn to take shelter in Him, and step into the deeper life you were created for.

Every year, we chase the feeling of Christmas — the lights, the music, the memories. But what if the wonder we’re searching for isn’t found in a season, but in a Savior? The Wonder We Lost is a five-day video journey, with short two-minute reflections that help you slow down and rediscover meaning, peace, and purpose through the story of Jesus. Whether you’re new to faith or just need a fresh reminder, this series invites you to see Christmas with new eyes — and find the wonder that’s been waiting for you all along.

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 18 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus now works through a series of issues over the next few chapters. This week Jesus comes down from the mount of Transfiguration – and faces many different issues. 

Isaiah was written thousands of years ago, but the truths found within remain pertinent today. And although it was written to the people of ancient Israel, its wisdom applies to all Christians. Isaiah chapter 5 specifically covers six woes that God wanted to communicate to help us remain on a righteous path for his glory. Read this plan with an open heart and let God change you for his good.

The busyness of everyday life, the disappointment, and heartbreak, the broken relationships that wound us to the core…all lead to tragic forgetfulness. Have you forgotten that Jesus still loves you desperately? Let this 6-day devotional from Andrew Palau remind you: Jesus will never forget you. He's moved with compassion for you. He cares about every detail of your life. He longs to be with you—right now.

Jesus is the most influential person in history. His life, death, and resurrection not only revealed that he was God, but also transformed culture in ways we still experience today. This plan, based on the "Jesus the Game Changer" video series, explores themes such as equality, leadership, forgiveness, and care to demonstrate how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. To explore further, watch the full series at www.jesusthegamechanger.com

Families are our first connection to everything we need to thrive. That’s why we want everyone to experience a family where they can belong. As the Church, we partner with families through foster care and adoption, mentorship, early childhood experiences, and parent resources. Join us for a 7-day Plan exploring families in the Bible, ways to create healthier families, and how to advocate for families in our communities.

When it comes to helping people deal with addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts, one-size-fits-all programs often don’t work. Minister, pastoral care counselor, and recovery activist George A. Wood and coauthor Brit Eaton suggest a community approach that they call the Uncovery—seeing recovery through a grace-laced, gospel lens.

Good. Better. Best. Everyone has these options in their life. Do you approach things in your life halfway, never really giving your full attention and purpose to anything? What would happen if you stepped out and became all-in for God? Our world is spiraling towards chaos and less of God when we should be seeking more of Him. Learn how to have faith unfazed in a world of chaos.

Welcome to our one-week One Name devotional as we discover together the power, beauty and authority of the name above every name; the only name by which we may be saved, Jesus Christ.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme for the week of prayer in 2018, "Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power" is inspired by Exodus 15:6.

Join blended families like yours who share their experiences, fears, hopes, and the details that are making life work each day. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan with your spouse, your family, or your blended family group and watch God do what only He can do.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). “They showed us unusual kindness” - that's what the Apostle Paul said about the people of Malta after his ship sank off their coast. This statement has inspired the focus for 2020, prepared in Malta: hospitality to the stranger.

Pastor Bayless Conley unpacks from the Bible how and why you should develop God’s heart toward everyone in your world: your children, your enemies, the government, your boss, someone you know isn’t living right, and even in romance and marriage.

In this 10-day devotional, Allen Jackson will help you align your life with the heart of God and reignite your faith as a believer.

Easter is such a beautiful time of year. Children are taught about who Jesus is, how He lived, how He loved, and how He died for us. However, for moms, Easter can quietly become a season when the pressure to “measure up” creeps in, busyness takes over, and intentionality becomes harder to maintain. This Easter through prayer and Scripture gently turn your eyes back to Jesus. *This content was inspired by the Moms in Prayer International blog articles Mom Expectations vs. Christ-Focus This Easter by Marcee Hess and Lessons from Easter in Every Stage of Motherhood by Tracy Huneycutt.

Widows, Orphans, Handicapped, Disabled, children, pre-born children, abused, lower class, homeless people, prisoners…the list goes on. In every society and culture, certain types of people are looked down on or disregarded. How does God see all these special people? Walk with us through scripture and some true stories from disabled believers who help us live as He desires we do.