Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:44

Wrestling with doubt? That doesn’t make you a bad Christian—it can actually be an important part of deepening your faith. In this 7-day Bible Plan, Pastor Craig Groeschel shows us how asking our deep questions and seeking answers can lead us into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus.

No matter where you are in your faith journey, the Easter story has the power to change your story. In this seven-day Plan we’ll walk with Jesus through the events leading up to His death on the cross and His resurrection. Along the way, we’ll explore how His words and actions invite us to know Him, follow Him, and experience His love in a personal way.

This seven-part devotional will guide you through Lent, ending on Easter Sunday. You can either use it weekly or daily. In this devotional, we’ll explore the different ways we can enjoy unity with God, his people, and our communities. As you read God’s word and draw closer to him, you’ll be guided through reflections, prayers and powerful stories of hope from Tearfund’s work around the world.

Arrested in that garden, Jesus endured two sham trials and the most unjust verdict in all history. The Creator of the cosmos, crucified by His creatures on a hill outside Jerusalem. From that awful site, Christ would speak His “last seven words.” You’ll find reflections on each of these seven words in the following pages. As you read these devotional articles, we pray that you’ll ponder their significance and gain encouragement from the promise of the hope that blooms eternally.

Dear Mama, You think you’re alone. You look at your kids and wonder how they can even look you in the eyes after everything you’ve done. Shame clings like your shadow, and you can’t help but ask: Could God really still use someone like me? You’re the mama who’s been through it—addiction, recovery, relapse, regret. Begin each day with a letter straight to your heart: Dear Mama. Through seven raw and real stories of women who met Jesus in their darkest places, you’ll discover this unshakable truth: God’s not done with your story. Not even close.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' great declaration of what life is like in the Kingdom of Heaven—its principles and values, and what its citizens look like. This week, we will overview His Sermon, exploring what it means to be men of this Kingdom. Written by Chris Walker.

In Matthew 5:38-48, Jesus doesn’t shy away from giving us the very challenging command to love our enemies. Now, maybe you are a man who rightly discerns that you don’t have any “enemies.” But for our purposes, we are going to define “enemies” as those people who have wronged us, and/or hurt us, and/or who are very difficult to love. Men, we need the love of Christ within us to really love all people the way He wants us to. This week, we will explore how. Written by Tim Bergmann.

When the Enemy attacks from all sides, we need a reminder of the truth that has set us free. With biblical insight and spiritual wisdom, this seven-day journey with Myshel Wilkins encourages you to expose the enemy’s lies and boldly embrace your victory in Christ.

'Praying for our neighbours' is a plan to help children and families pray for their neighbours near and far, and to be a neighbour to those around them. We are so excited that you have chosen this plan to pray with your children and to explore what it means to be a neighbour. We would like to challenge you not only to read this, but to take intentional steps towards application. Before you start, why not invite another family to join you in this journey so you can share your experiences.

New Expanded + Updated version with 10,000 + previous completions! Not sure how to pray for someone? This plan uses the Fruit of the Spirit as a powerful guide to help you pray with purpose, love, and clarity—right from where you are. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when trying to pray for someone—whether it’s family, a friend, or even an enemy. By offering a clear and powerful framework for intercession, readers will discover how they can utilize Scripture to deepen and direct their prayers, equipping them to pray with greater purpose, love, and effectiveness for others.

In this 7-day plan, Yana Conner walks you through Jesus’ teachings about forgiveness—what it is, how to do it, and what you gain when you put it into practice. Each day, you will explore a different aspect of forgiveness while being equipped to do this hard but necessary work God’s way. Despite the pain you have experienced, you can live beyond offense and learn to trust again.

Christians still need the church. The presence of hypocrisy, abuse, and toxic leadership in some churches does not cancel God’s plan to unite us as a family. God forms us as an intergenerational and multicultural Christian community when we gather to worship, to wait for Christ’s return, and to participate in God’s work in the world. Join Dr. Carmen Imes, with Antracia Moorings, for seven days to rediscover God’s purpose for the church.

This seven-day devotional explores biblical texts on sacrificial love, justice, and Christian neighboring through the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beginning with young Martin’s painful encounter with racism and his parents’ affirming response, it moves through the Parable of the Good Samaritan, examining what it means to truly love our neighbors—including our enemies. Drawing on Dr. King’s sermons and Scripture, this plan invites readers to address both immediate needs and systemic injustice, ultimately calling Christians to embody Christ’s countercultural love in a divided world.

The key to finding success in life or a meaningful career isn't about who you know, but how you serve. That is how you can truly make a difference in the world—one person at a time. In this devotional, you will learn how you can change the world by: making yourself available instead of visible, giving instead of taking and losing yourself instead of finding yourself.

As followers of Jesus we believe that God is love, but oftentimes our ability to love others is an extreme challenge. Maybe that’s because love isn’t just a feeling or a strong emotion. Love is a Person. Take a journey through 1 Corinthians 13 and discover the Person of love and how, through Him, we can better love others.

Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

The award-winning documentary, Free Burma Rangers, tells the gripping story of a one-of-a-kind family who serves brutalized and displaced people on the frontlines of war. The movie delivers eight pivotal lessons to help you find and serve God in whatever trench you may currently find yourself in. Featuring short, powerful clips that bring these lessons to life—this devotional journey will usher you into greater levels of faith, love, and freedom.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.

We are all God’s children, and therefore, brothers and sisters. Believers show their love to one another differently and these attributes are a marked contrast compared to people who live by the culture of the world. This eight-day plan explores how Christ-followers show genuine appreciation for others through Romans 12:9–15.

Many women are tired but don’t know how to find rest for their souls. This plan seeks to unpack the story of Mary & Martha and glean insights about their souls from their behavior – a soul in distress versus a soul at rest.

What is God like? This plan, from John Mark Comer and Practicing the Way and based on the book God Has a Name, covers in depth the most quoted verse in the Bible by the Bible - Exodus 34v6-7 - showing us the most essential aspects of God's character and what that means for us. The second edition of God Has a Name is available now, with updated content. Find it wherever books are sold.

The final words of Jesus on the cross reveal His love, forgiveness, and victory. More than phrases of agony, they declare His mission and the redemption of humanity. This devotional series helps you reflect on these sacred words with: - A summary of each saying’s meaning - A related Bible passage - Reflection questions - A closing prayer Let His last words shape your heart, offering hope, forgiveness, and eternal life. May you hear His voice clearly and experience the power of His sacrifice.

So, what's next after a life-changing encounter with God? This 8-day devotional helps you to move forward and upward to build on the work the Holy Spirit has done so far and to remember that we are always a work in progress. "...Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" - Philippians 1:6 (NKJV)

One of the greatest struggles many Christians face has nothing to do with the avoidance or rejection of any one sin, but rather with the neglect of intentional, meaningful prayer. Setting aside the time to pray can be a challenge. What’s more, making sure to pray the right way and for the right reasons (Matthew 6:5-18) can be just as challenging. “Being P.R.A.Y.E.R.F.U.L.” is designed with such challenges in mind.

It is one thing to have a relationship with the Lord; another is to experience intimacy with Him. Join the apostle John in the pursuit of fellowship with God through chapter 4 and beginning of chapter 5 of 1 John. Together, we will explore the portrait of perfect love—the mandate to love, the manifestation of love, and the motivation for love. Experience God’s perfect love and Maximum Joy!