Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 26:40

We want to be people who see life through a sharply focused lens of gratitude to Jesus that defines and shapes how we live, constantly striving to see life as He sees it, to truly look at the faces of people, and to see the beauty of life around us. This five-day reading plan helps us delve into the very essence of this life-altering state of gratitude.

God cannot be known as we know a machine, an idea, or a tree, which we are able to “objectify.” He is truly known only in relationship. In the contemplative tradition, Richard Rohr describes how we can come to know God through relationship—by joining in a “dance” of holiness and love with the Father, Son, and Spirit—through which we are transformed, pray meaningfully, and serve others in love.

In this broken world, suffering is no stranger to any of us… You may be facing a storm right now that has you feeling hopeless, but thank God that our feelings do not determine His faithfulness! He sees you. He cares. He’s able. I hope by the end of this devotional, you are reminded where your peace is found as you give Him your “Hallelujah Even Here.” 🖤 -Lydia Laird

Growth is the third in a series of studies that helps you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we explore how to grow as a Christian. There are five really important practices that will help you become more mature in your Christian faith.

Join FCA in developing a heart to pray, give and go out to serve every athlete and coach from every nation! This plan highlights how God cares for all people, and how He has called us to do the same no matter what age, sport or country we come from.

We’ve all gone through times that cause us to question if God loves us—or even sees us. We try to believe that he is always there, but when our prayers go unanswered, our hearts and souls ache to know he is there. With us. In us. For us. This plan calls us to seek answers in Scripture about the God who is always reaching toward us with love.

What makes your heart break for our broken world? You want to make a difference in the world. You’re concerned about all the problems you see, the injustices, and the suffering. But you don’t know where to begin. Designed for the aspiring activist or world-changer, this book is the key to get you started.

Recognizing Your Invisible Mentors offers a fresh perspective on how to overcome each difficult circumstance that life presents. This 5-day plan helps you identify the "WHY" behind your purpose and find courage in creating a new path to achieving your God-given vision.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

Have you ever felt like you are at a crossroad and don't know what to do next? The anxiety that comes with not knowing what the future holds for you can be debilitating. In this 5-day plan, you will learn how to commit your future to God and fully rest in the assurance of His love.

Lent is a time of solemn reflection and remembering how desperately we need Jesus. As we consider His love, Asheritah Ciuciu walks us through 5 days of slowing down and resting in the never-ending, ever-present, steady love of Jesus.

What is a Prayer Warrior? Can prayer really hold that much power in your life? Having a powerful life for God can be as simple as daily talking to Him. Prayer is a key component to having a victorious Christian life. Discover the power that prayer can have in your life.

One of the most overlooked parts of the Easter story is the time Jesus spent with His disciples in the garden just prior to being betrayed and arrested. Yet this part of the story is so very rich. Over the next five days, we are going to visit this story and unpack some key lessons that I believe you will find transformative.

Connection. We are created for connection. From the first breath in the darkness at the beginning of time through to today, God has always desired to be connected to His people. To live with us. However, sin destroyed this plan. Through these readings in Exodus, we see the lengths God is willing to go to remain connected to His people despite our sin and constant rejection.

Loneliness. Rejection. Fear that you will never find a spouse. Wondering if something is wrong with you. Questioning if God really has a plan. Singleness brings many difficulties. But singleness doesn’t have to be a time of hardship. God has a wonderful purpose for it. This week’s devotion dives into the comfort we have through God to help us find joy and contentment in our single lives.

Remaining in Christ has frequently been misunderstood by Bible readers, as though it were a special, mystical, and indefinable experience. In John 15:1-17, first, Christ helps us to understand what it means to remain in Him. Second, Christ helps us to understand the methods that strengthen our remaining in Him. Third, Christ describes three ways in which our lives are marked by our remaining in Him.

For most of us, prayer can be a struggle. If we're honest, many of us find ourselves asking, “Do my prayers even matter? What, if anything, happens when we pray? Are we having words with God or just words with ourselves? In this 5-day journey, Addison Bevere invites you to trade boring, empty prayer for real connection with God.

Have you ever felt like quitting on the church? So has Natalie Runion, worship leader, songwriter, and teacher. But as Natalie reminds us in this week’s devotional, it’s possible to question behaviors and beliefs we have seen in the church, in religious organizations, and in Christians without quitting Jesus or divorcing the family of God. Jesus is right there with us, in the midst of our wandering and our wondering.

Jonah 1:1-17 and Mark 4:1 & 35-41 give us a gospel view of first, the inevitability of our storms of life, second, the intensity of these storms, and third, how the identity of Jesus Christ, our greater Jonah, enables us to successfully face these storms of life.

Breathe deeply. God is in control. Do you long to let go of the anxiety that weighs on you, to breathe out the fear that hangs over your days, and breathe in the calm? Trusted author Max Lucado offers Scripture and practical tools in this five-day reading plan to let your anxieties go, one by one, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you.

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Most Christian men want to lead well at home. We want to create a healthy culture for our kids. The Culture Maker Devotional is for dads who want to lead where it matters — no matter the mess. Married, separated, divorced or de-facto, If you're a dad — you're a Culture Maker. If you’re a Christian — you are His Culture Maker.

What is a Gospeler? Simply put, it is someone who loves Jesus and tells others about Him. Willie Robertson is a family man and a businessman, but most of all, he is a Gospeler. No matter our story or experience, there is always hope in Jesus. And it is our job to share that hope and good news with others, knowing that God will work through that.

The events surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the course of history. Jesus offered redemption so we would never be eternally separated from God our Father. Jesus’ sacrificial death provided for all mankind’s needs — including the forgiveness of sins, healing, eternal life, and much more! This plan dives into the details of what really happened when Jesus triumphed over death, hell, and the grave!

Let’s face it – all children feel like wild animals at times. And as parents, we often feel ill-equipped to raise them the way that we want to. Learning the importance of prayer as a parent brings freedom from the fears of failing and strength from the power of the Cross.