Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:7

Have you ever felt alone and persecuted? Perhaps had a hidden secret exposed to the light of day? The theme for these guided meditations is disclosure. To find freedom and the mercy of God through the companionship of others. To not live life alone, but celebrate the freedom found in Christ and seeing others as Christ sees you. Finding companionship by showing mercy to the least of those around us.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful devotional. Choose to show and sow compassion towards others freely. Choose to forgive freely. Choose to sow mercy towards others in every area of your life. Choose to let your heart reflect the Mercy and Compassion of God. Let your heart be full of His Love. Let your heart be full of His Mercy. Don’t let your heart grow bitter. Forgive freely.

Stories are how we make sense of the world. They’re also how we make sense of our work. In this plan, I’ll show how Scripture refutes the two most common stories our world tells about the meaning of work, and paint a picture of how God’s master narrative gives us the biggest story for our work and the rest of our lives.

Praying through scripture is a great way to refresh your prayer life. This 3-day plan centres on God's heart for a hurting world and offers practical ways to pray through His word. 

"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV) How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

This plan will take you on a Biblical journey exploring the truth about Jesus being Perfect!

While the Church may be the Bride of Christ, nevertheless, it is still made up of sinful, imperfect people. That means that hurt and pain are inevitable, even from the best of these. But sometimes, the Enemy uses God’s people to spiritually abuse one another. It grieves the heart of the Lord, and yet, He still believes in His bride. Join us on a 3-day journey through Matthew as we discuss where Jesus is when the church really hurts. Written by: Kenzie McCarter

Jesus was different from everyone else because He belonged to a Kingdom that is not of this world. When we choose to follow Him, we become citizens of that same heavenly Kingdom, called to reach the world while we still live in it. In the “Out Of This World” Bible Study, we’re going to walk through Matthew 5:1–16 and discover three things God wants to shift our perspective on. Prayerfully, as we study the words of the One who entered this world to save humanity, we will discover meaning and fulfillment beyond anything this world has to offer!

The Son of God stepped into history to model true discipleship. In these three days, watch Jesus call, train, and send His followers—and hear Him calling you into the same living fellowship and power.

This 3-day devotional explores the Beatitudes as an invitation into God’s upside-down kingdom, where blessing flows through humility, surrender, righteousness, mercy, and purity. It emphasizes that God’s commands are purposeful and transformative, not arbitrary. Followers of Jesus are called to pursue reconciliation, endure opposition with faithfulness, and find identity in Christ even amid suffering. Ultimately, the Beatitudes reframe hardship by pointing believers toward eternal reward and deeper communion with God.

The Word encourages us to resist every enemy - even when our enemy is ourselves - and teaches us to receive Jesus’ victory in our lives. 

Sometimes life is dark and difficult, leading us to despair. You may wonder, " Why am I here? What’s the point? Why do bad things happen?" When life seems empty and futile, you need to know God understands and has a purpose for you. In this study, you will learn how pain can drive you to make significant changes that can lead to a life full of meaning and hope.

Although we all look different, together we are called as one under Christ. When the parts are strong, the body is strong - the orthopedic industry included! This industry is comprised of many people working together to create restoration for their patients. Each person brings a unique and special talent that without, restoration would not be possible. Let’s celebrate the diversity that God has crafted!

Home can mean different things to different people. For followers of Jesus, this world is not our home. Over these next four days, we will be exploring what it means to live as citizens of Heaven here on earth, preparing for the coming of our King.

Who do you follow? Whether it be an influencer, a musician, or an athlete, we follow people because we want to know what they are doing - we want to feel like we are close to them. In this plan, we will take a hard look at what it means to be a follower of Jesus!

Here’s the forecast—there’s a 100% chance you will face storms in life. Storms can rattle our relationships, derail our finances, interrupt our plans, and even try to undermine our faith. But there’s good news—Jesus provides you shelter in the storm 100% of the time. Together, let’s dive into Scripture, learn from literal storms in the Bible, and find the practical tools to navigate the inevitable Storms of life.

"They’ll get what they deserve.” “What goes around comes around.” “I AM VENGEANCE!” These phrases may sound familiar, but none of them describe God’s definition of justice. Want to learn more? Let’s get started!

There’s nothing greater than growing up in a ministry family! At the same time, each ministry role comes with special challenges. Church planting requires a high-intensity commitment from every family member. Check out the this 4-day Bible plan to strengthen your family.

The ministry of Jesus shook the world, but what did he do? How did Jesus live his life in such a way that we still talk about him today? Join us for a four-day adventure of the main components of the ministry of Jesus and see how Jesus is still ministering to you today.

How do you live when no one is watching? In a culture obsessed with appearances, Jesus reminds us that what we do in secret reveals the true condition of our hearts. In the “Behind Closed Doors” Bible study, we’ll walk through Matthew 6:1–24 and explore four key areas of life. Prayerfully, as we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we will see the Holy Spirit heal the divide between our private life and public image!

“Love Where You Are” is a four-day journey inviting you to see your everyday life as sacred ground and your ordinary spaces as mission fields. Whether you’re in an office, classroom, coffee shop, or neighborhood, God has placed you there on purpose. This plan will help you rediscover the beauty of being the church wherever you are—learning to love your actual neighbors, embody the Good News through small acts of grace, and live as someone sent, not stuck. It’s time to see your world through God’s eyes and bring His love to the places you already call home.

3 Questions to Start the Day is part of the Abundant Grace Daily series of devotionals. Since God’s grace is so bountiful, how do you access it daily? This devotional unpacks the first three of Jesus’ Beatitudes. From each Beatitude arises a vital question for you to ask yourself at the beginning of each day, and to keep in mind at pivotal moments during the day.

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.

What if the life Jesus calls blessed looks completely different than the life the 🌍 world tells us to chase? The Beatitudes have slowly become a framework for how we live, love, work, and follow Jesus. The Beatitudes have shaped how we handle hard conversations, difficult relationships, painful seasons, pressure, offense, fear, and those everyday moments where we have to choose between our flesh… or the Holy Spirit. Join Jayson & Coco in this 4-day video Bible Plan, and let’s discover what Jesus calls true blessing together. 🤍✝️

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 4 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows.