Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 14:31

Inspired by Hannah Grieser's experiences when her son was diagnosed with cancer and by many other situations when fear threatened to overwhelm her. Based on her memoir The Clouds Ye So Much Dread , this 7 day reading plan is about trusting in God and not in our understanding. A meaningful, gospel-centered study for mothers and anyone else struggling with anxiety, fear, and trusting God

If you are facing challenges that have you scared to death…If you are facing change you never saw coming…If it’s time to find courage you have never needed before, and never wanted to need… this devotional is for you.When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears, our excuses, and ourselves—it’s time to go wherever He leads. 

In today’s fast-paced, unstable, constantly-changing world it’s easy to feel like things are spinning out of control and nothing ever stays the same. But in the midst of life’s chaos, there is one thing that never changes, and that is God’s love for you and His covenant with you. These seven devotionals can help establish you on the Rock and give you a firm foundation of peace in Christ.

Faith is the undercurrent of everything we do as followers of Jesus. Without faith we lose all that Christ died to give us while here on earth. It is by faith we access the peace, joy, guidance, love, and purpose that comes from restored relationship with our heavenly Father. In this First15 plan, we’re going to seek an increase in faith in response to God’s faithfulness. May you experience a greater depth of intimacy with your living, Almighty, and loving heavenly Father.

There is something working hard to snuff out your purpose before it ever starts. It wants to derail your progress and confuse your momentum. That thing is distraction. As you’ll discover in this reading plan, it comes in many forms. But the good news is there is a clear, Biblical way to overcome it and get back on your purpose track.

Everyone grapples with insecurities. Whether you’re jaded from past trauma, a present heartache, or a persistent feeling of rejection, self-doubt doesn’t have to narrate your story. Historically, God has always transformed those who feel the most inadequate into effective leaders, healers, and change agents. Start this reading plan to uncover how God uses “flawed” individuals to illustrate that there is more in you than your history!

Every day we have a choice between living in pain or living in peace. What would your life look like if you chose the latter? God's plan is to give us hope and a future but, God says that we WILL go through pain. During this time I pray that you find peace in your pain, knowing that the cross bears all the pain you could ever bring.

A shepherd takes care of a flock of sheep. The shepherd feeds, guides, and protects the flock from danger. But what if a sheep gets lost? This devotional tells us the Easter story which brings us hope. It is the greatest story in all of history.

Wouldn't life be easier if it was mapped out or we had a satellite system to guide us? God will lead you along the best pathways in life. The point is to learn to first trust God, and then take delight in Him along the way. Don't forget, you're accompanied by a personal guide too! Read more to know which door of opportunity to open.

Are you a father? Want to know more about God, your heavenly Father? I’d love to share with you some recent lessons I learned from interacting with my young son. If you’re a dad yourself you’ll probably relate to these stories. As you read, you’ll see the analogy in each story and feel the power of God as your Father. Then let the daily Bible readings drive the lessons home.

When fear and anxieties are high, we need the Bible! The Word of God is a solid foundation when you feel like you are on sinking sand. It is a certainty when there is none, hope when you can’t find any. It is the security and safety we need in times like this. Spend 7 days in God's Word to combat all you are facing today.

Grace is the ultimate expression of love. In this plan, Bill Vanderbush and Brit Eaton, authors of Reckless Grace, challenge our understanding of forgiveness with powerful biblical evidence and show us how to step into the fullness of grace. God isn’t reckless, but the way he extends grace defies all reason. We can learn to freely give what we have been freely gifted.

In this seven-day plan based on his book Broken By Fear, Anchored in Hope: Faithfulness in an Age of Anxiety, Rob Merchant explores issues of shame, despair, anxiety—and how we can begin to heal and find hope when we surrender fully to Christ.

We find courage not in knowing what is next but in knowing WHO is going with us. This devotional is all about where to find that courage and what to do now to take your next step forward.

This seven-day devotional aims to draw us back to God’s word and encourage our troubled hearts. Take time to read, reflect and pray after each day– allowing God to speak to you in and through this difficult time.

Love is such an important concept for us as believers and it’s imperative that we have an understanding of what love is and how to love, even when it may be difficult. Love is a choice, and through this plan, Dr. Doug Weiss will guide you on how to love like Christ loves the church.

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This is week two of the four weeks of the 30 day challenge.

In the Breakthrough is in You YouVersion Plan, Jeff Smith will help readers come to recognize, understand, and overcome the common obstacles of fear that plague many leaders in today’s society. Don’t let fear inhibit you from the plans God has for your life – breakthrough is in you!

Stories of Hope through music is a multimedia venture, created by Eric and Anissa Haney, through which we encounter hope in Jesus through inspiring New Testament stories brought to life through musical arrangements for jazz orchestra. Hear the music and read the devotional and stories in scripture through this 7-day reading plan.

What are you expecting right now? Are you expecting that bad things are going to happen to you, or are you expecting that God is going to show up in your life? Our fear can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. In the same way, our faith can also direct the course of our life. Fear maximizes danger, while faith maximizes God!

Jesus emphasized the importance of the faith of people in enabling God to work in great power. But what does faith-filled prayer that moves mountains look like? There are many misconceptions around the place. This plan takes you through seven of Jesus' statements on faith in the Gospel of Matthew and draws out a clear picture of mountain-moving faith that will both encourage and challenge you.

Do you look forward to Christmas with eager anticipation… but then the season flies by in a flash? Do you intend to be present and focused… only to find yourself pulled every direction? Do you long for a meaningful celebration… yet feel like you’re missing something? Embracing Advent includes daily readings to encourage you to step away from the chaos and hold on to HOPE this first week of Advent.