Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:14

Distractions can take us off course. Establishing the biblical priorities in our lives is vital for our walk as Believers. In this Abide plan we will meditate on a life driven by godly priorities.

“So, what happens when people pray? What happens when a city or state unites in prayer? What happens when business owners seek God for creative ideas to generate wealth and impact others? What happens when a nation cries out to God? What could happen when every country and people group on the planet are covered in day and night prayer?”

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.

In this reading plan, we’ll study the life of Hannah More—perhaps the most important writer you’ve never heard of. She used her unique gifts to find a better way to create meaningful change for the Kingdom, which eventually led to the abolition of slavery in the British empire.

Moms are constantly trying to do all the things while keeping themselves from losing their minds. Often, the things that matter most fall by the wayside. That adds up to a lot of pressure, stress, and mom guilt that threatens to steal your joy. This 4-day devotional will show you how to glorify God in your home while working so you can experience the peace and joy that God designed.

Jesus has called us to be That Church, the salt and light of the world. That Church who are a beacon of hope in our communities, and who love people even when it's inconvenient. Come with us in this 4 day devotional and see how That Church- empowered by the Holy Spirit, can make a Kingdom difference to the world around us.

In the 1970s, Dave Hodgson of the Rhodesian Selous Scouts learned how to infiltrate the enemy ranks and convert them from communism back to a democratic ideology. In this four-day plan, we will explore how the strategy of “Infiltrate to Remediate” was used not only during wartime but by many famous characters in the Bible and how we must apply this principle to transform culture in the marketplace today.

Did you know that God created you in His image? And that you have a unique purpose in God’s Kingdom. In this reading plan, we will consider how your unique personality impacts your quiet time with God, how your quiet time with Jesus is a gift to you and your community, and how as a community of Christ followers, we need each other in order to become more like Jesus.

How should we interact with popular culture as followers of Christ? This 4-day plan will help you learn how to view, interpret, and respond to popular culture with a biblical worldview. You’ll learn to dissect messages and worldviews communicated in various media and gain critical thinking skills to help you sift through popular culture to find God’s truth.

Do you believe God has created you with a plan and a purpose to advance His Kingdom here on earth? Day-to-day, what does it practically look like to live on mission for Jesus? And what role does our faith community play in helping us become more like Jesus? These are the questions we will wrestle with together in this reading plan.

The days in which “Christian values” were largely embraced in business and culture are long gone. Our sense of “exile” feels increasingly acute. How are you as a Christian professional supposed to respond to that sobering reality? In this reading plan, we’ll answer that question together as we explore four biblical principles for working in exile.

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!

Our living spaces, whether it's our homes, neighbourhoods, or communities, are gifts from God. As followers of Christ, we are called to be good stewards and make a positive impact on the world around us. This plan will explore various Scriptures that highlight the importance of truly occupying the places we inhabit, helping us fulfil our responsibility as stewards of these spaces.

When someone takes a shot at you, it’s instinct to fire back – in the line-up and in life. Jesus’ teaching to “love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you” is completely counter-cultural, but… is it also the way to gain God’s favour? Join Christian Surfers’ communications manager, Cyle Myers to discover how you can love your enemy… and the unexpected blessings that flow from that decision.

Everything we have – including our businesses – belongs to God, and one day we’ll give an account of how we’ve stewarded His gifts. The honest advice of fellow believers steers us beyond what we can get away with and towards God’s redemptive purposes in the world. In this four-part plan, Jesudamilare ‘JD’ Adesegun-David will motivate and mobilise you to embrace the freedom and fruitfulness of biblical accountability.

Welcome to the EquipHer Devotional! A series EquipHer has created to encourage, empower and equip Christian women in their professional lives. EquipHer is a community of Christian businesswomen, who firmly believe in living out their faith in every aspect of life, including business. Our goal is to help you discover how your workplace and your career can become an extension of your ministry - an opportunity to honor God, use the gifts He has given you and serve others.

This devotional is part two of the Be a Gentleman series. As you journey toward becoming a Vintage Gentleman, let your purpose be the guiding force that shapes your actions and decisions. This plan will help you live with intention, strive for excellence, and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

The Church of Jesus Christ is the institution that God has chosen to fulfill His plan on earth. This is the third part of the 3-part series devotion on the Bible-revealed Greatness of God and His Plan. While the first part focus on certain aspects of the Greatness of God, the second part on the Greatness of Jesus, this last part focuses on the call of the Church of Jesus. May this devotion bless you and refresh you in the Lord.

Are you overwhelmed with choices, expectations, and pressures, trying your best to measure up–yet you still feel as if you're losing ground and missing out on the best parts of your life? You are not alone. As you wade into the refreshing truth of the more­-than-­enough life Jesus offers, you’ll experience the freedom that comes to those who are determined to discover what God can do through a soul completely in love with Him.

Jesus calls the Church to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world - qualities essential for abundant life. This study explores how we are meant to live as salt and light in our Christian journey.

These powerful daily readings uncover key truths from the 'I Am' statements of Jesus and reveal who we are as followers of Christ. This devotional is based on I Am by Matt Fry.

In a world where communication is easier than ever, why does it seem that no one can communicate effectively? It’s hard enough to communicate the Gospel to someone based on opportunity, openness, and willingness. So let’s make the best of it and communicate with not only the Truth of God but also with the Love of God.

This Bible plan includes songs and lyric videos that teach us what it means to live for Christ and how we can be His light in the world. It shows us that we don’t have to wait until we are “adults” to make a difference, kids of any age can share God’s love! These verses will encourage and inspire a desire to live every moment for Christ!

Does the busyness of life choke your time for quality connection? Could you use some positive affirmation to cultivate transformation in a world filled with negativity? Do you aspire to live fully in God’s purpose as a couple? In this reading plan, Greg and Julie Gorman share 5 power-packed devotions, filled with encouragement, Scriptures, prayers, and practical next-step actions to help you live purpose focused, not problem focused in your marriage.

There are literally hundreds of scriptures on the soul. However, there’s no clear explanation between it, our God given spirit and the importance of keeping it "healthy". This devotional aims to show how important it is to keep our souls nourished so that we may fulfill the will of God for our lives