Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 14:31

Following Jesus leads to taking risks. It was true for his first disciples. It will be true for you. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Have you ever read the Bible with your kids and wondered, “Are they really getting it?” If you’re craving more than just checking the box—if you long for hope-filled moments where your child experiences God’s presence—this plan is for you. In this short, family-focused journey, Bible teacher Jen Weaver equips parents and elementary-aged kids to encounter God together through His Word. With simple tools and powerful truths, you’ll learn how to turn Bible reading into real-time connection with the God who speaks—bringing fresh peace, purpose, and joy into your everyday life.

This devotional reveals a life-shifting principle: contentment isn’t a fleeting feeling but a daily mindset we can choose and master. It’s an invisible crown we get to wear—even in the most unstable seasons. Each day, we’ll discover how to master the mindset of contentment, drawing closer to the mind of Christ and learning to live a life that reflects the Kingdom of God.

Are you ready to step into the confidence and authority that God has given you? The Spirit of God wants to empower you to live a life full of boldness, significance and confidence. These five devotionals will help you step into supernatural confidence—and, through God, become an unstoppable force in the world.

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 16 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  This portion talks about faith, and in many different ways. Watch how faith gets challenged, stretched, refined and exposed – then ask whether our faith matches theirs!

I hope you will be inspired to freely envision your faith-filled dreams and become unstoppable in your pursuit. By the end of this devotional, I pray you’ll be asking, imagining, and dreaming from the very heart of God again. God longs for His children to dream and imagine so He can use us fully to fulfill His purposes on this earth! 

We often wonder about our purpose in life. Jesus does not call us because we know how to do everything. Our primary call is to follow Him—ministry is an overflow of our daily walk with God. Jesus chooses those who are willing to walk with Him and be a blessing to those around them. In doing so, God’s will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.

Rooted in faith and worship, We The Kingdom shares their journey as they walk through weariness and heartbreak to find their eyes fixed on the Lord. Join them on a 6-day devotional series where they find healing, forgiveness, grace, and acceptance while reflecting on each song off their debut EP, Live At The Wheelhouse.

What is God's plan for my life? This is a question that every earnest believer struggles with at some point. But is the struggle necessary? This 6-day plan will invite you to dive into God's word, overcome your fears, and take the next step of faith.

For centuries the white flag has been the universal symbol of surrender. We like to see the white flag when our enemy is flying it, but when we are the ones hoisting it, we're dismayed. However, to be faithful followers of Jesus, surrender is required. Let’s look at some areas where we can trust God to help us in those places where we may struggle with surrender.

In these trying times, we often face challenging and painful circumstances that cause us to struggle with doubt and fear. Perhaps we feel like we're in this battle alone. In this 6-day devotional, Pastor Scott offers insight and comfort as he shares his struggle, giving assurance through God's Word that even when distractions, adversity, and fear threaten our faith, it is still always true that God is with us!

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help people reflect on the surprising identity of Jesus and the nature of the Kingdom of God, as presented in the gospels. This six-day plan incorporates clips from season 3 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to explore how different people responded to Jesus, whether with offense, doubt, or trust.

Your dream isn’t in the boat. It’s on the waves. God is calling you to step out. In this six-day plan, Jason Mendis walks us out onto the water, to the astonishing encounter between Peter and Jesus. Those who have water-walking faith are brave enough to launch into the unknown. They hear the voice of God. Acting on it, they fix their gaze on Jesus and trust Him.

In the Bible we find powerful stories about believers. In these lessons, we will look briefly at the lives of some of them. Discover how God chooses people who dare to trust Him. Not so much heroes, but witnesses of faith in whom God's power becomes visible.

How can we find the right attitude for every situation? What is the right attitude? This seven-day Bible Plan finds answers in the life and teachings of Christ. Let these daily encouragements, reflective prayers, and powerful Scriptures form in you the mind of Christ.

From the book, “Pray While You’re Prey: How God Turned my Loneliness and Frustration into Contentment and Commitment,” this Bible plan provides an uplifting look through Scripture during seasons of singleness, bringing encouragement to you and others while honoring God.

Belts work a lot better if they are buckled, don’t they! It is similar with the belt of truth. Vaguely believing that the Bible is true means that you at least have the belt of truth in your belt loops. But is it buckled? The theme of this seven-day study is that one buckles the belt of truth by fully believing the amazing things God says about YOU.

What Jesus bought is so much better than what we can build. What if Jesus paid for His Church to be famous, instead of living mundane, non-consequential lives? What if we've just never learned to abound? This plan unfolds Jesus's remarkable design for HIS Church based on His Word.

Tim Timmons is an accomplished Singer-Songwriter and cancer survivor. The album Awake Our Souls is a portrait of Tim's own awakening and an invitation for every listener to discover the abundant life beyond belief. In partnership with TheOverflow, this 7 day devo applies scripture to 7 songs from the album Awake Our Souls to help people discover for themselves the real life found in Jesus.

Don’t let fear keep you from experiencing the vibrant life divinely destined for you! Instead, explore through Nicole Reyes’ daily devotional biblical accounts of those who dared to fearlessly trust God. You will discover a more authentic, resilient, and above all, daring faith!

When God calls you to ministry, it can be overwhelming, but it can also be the best thing that ever happens to you. If your heart’s been stirred to plant a church, start here in God’s Word. Dig in to this seven-day reading plan, and find the encouragement you need to step out into God’s calling.

This 7-day reading plan is based on Bob Goff’s book about living fully engaged and full of whimsy. Find out how you can make a difference by getting past the planning stage to the “do” part of faith—because love doesn’t just keep thinking about it or planning for it. Simply put: love does.

Beyond the accolades like Grammy and Dove Award wins, Casting Crowns’ has consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their relationship with God and with each other. In this 7 Day Devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, the Crowns team dives deeper into the scriptural application to our daily lives behind songs from their album "A Live Worship Experience".

If you’re a fan of hip-hop, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the rap games biggest stars. From hip-hop pioneer KRS-One and legendary figures such as DMX and Lauryn Hill to more recent stars such as Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper, Museum of the Bible’s reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs. The plan includes seven stories that highlight the role of the Bible in hip-hop.

If you're reading this, chances are you are in a similar place I once was. You may not be an athlete with endorsements or sponsors. You're probably not waking up from an extensive ten hour and twenty minute knee surgery. However, there is a good chance someone or something has taken you away from a specific desire you have. You may be in a place where you feel The Lord has left you. You're feeling abandoned. You're feeling forgotten. You've fallen and you don't know how or if you can get back up. This devotional is meant to encourage, support, and help navigate you through the falls in life alongside our savior, Jesus. My hope is that you will obtain the tools to not only be prepared for the falls but to also receive the vision to see the joy in the them. Enjoy, -Dylan Harreld