Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:16

In this Advent Infinitum Series, we will be using the themes of Tragedy, Comedy and Fairytale. They will act as doorways into a deeper understanding of surrender, generosity, and mission. Each theme lasts 7 days. The first day will be an introduction. Days 2 to 6 will give you a reading, an experience, a practice, a question, and a prayer. Day 7 is Sabbath, consolidation, review, and recollection.

The first time an important word or phrase is mentioned in Scripture is significant. In this devotional written by members of Gateway Church's pastoral staff, we’ll unpack the special meaning behind 21 first mentions and how these foundational words and phrases lead to a richer understanding of the Bible.

This is the year of Jubilee—a time of rest and celebration! Now is your time to walk in forgiveness, healing, joy, power and blessing! Commit to this 21-day reading plan, written by a collaboration of seven authors who serve in church leadership, and learn how to experience God's divine favor and freedom in your life.

SEEK is a season at Radiant Church where we minimize the distractions and routines of our lives to hear God’s voice and focus on what He is saying. When we turn down the volume, it has the supernatural effect of turning up the volume of God’s voice. We encourage you to intentionally spend time praying and fasting, remove a comfort that consumes your time, and dedicate to seek God's face.

Did you know that you'll work in Heaven? And that God himself works? And that the work you do today has the chance of lasting physically into eternity? In this 21-day plan, you'll read the Scriptures that make these truths and many more, helping you see the eternal significance in your daily work.

The James River Church 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer Devotional plan is designed to encourage and strengthen you as you devote this time to walking closer with the Lord. The plan consists of short devotions and a Scripture reading plan for each day. We know that as you spend time fasting and praying, we will see God bring Heaven down to impact our churches, communities, and the world!

The Doctor’s Life Support daily devotions are an excellent resource for daily meditation - they are brief, practical and inspiring. The devotionals are written by Christians in healthcare from around the world. Each reading begins with a Scripture verse. The author shares a personal application from their own life experience or meditation, and offers a prayer to end the devotion.

What if you could go from overwhelmingly insecure to completely confident because of what Christ has done for you? This plan invites readers to shed their self-doubt, silence their inner critic, and lift their eyes to heaven. Readers who often feel like they are failing or “not enough” will discover that they can trust the God who created us and has a purpose for our lives.

Over the next 21 days we invite you to participate in an intentional time of prayer and fasting with Rock City Church. This devotional will guide you through 21 topics to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with God and those around you. Through highlighted scripture, discussion questions, and prayer, we believe you will experience peace, healing, and a renewed desire to seek God with all of your heart.

In a world buzzing with distractions, discover the power of staying connected to the ultimate source of inspiration. Unearth the tools for a truly productive Christian life that not only enriches your spiritual journey but sparks a flame that inspires those around you. Join us as we delve into daily insights, reflection, and practical guidance, unlocking the secrets to a plugged-in, purpose-driven existence.

Families are an amazing mix of personalities, experiences, traditions, and much more. Over 21 days, we apply the ideas of identity, purpose, and direction to your family discussing topics and situations that almost every family faces. Each day focuses on how to build a strong and healthy Christian faith in your family. Join us on this 21 Day Audio Devotional.

What does your life look like when God is in charge? We’ll learn the answers to that question from the Son of Man Himself, Jesus, as we walk through His most famous sermon. In this Plan, we’ll discover and unpack God’s wisdom and learn how to put it into practice as we become more like Jesus day by day.

In His most familiar prayer, Jesus uttered a four-word "dangerous prayer:" "Your will be done" (Matthew 6:10). It takes trust in God's goodness and faithfulness to pray for His will in our lives. I want to invite you to have the same heart and desire as Jesus and to follow His lead in these four words: "Your will be done."

Welcome to this 21-day devotional journey designed to help you deepen your understanding of the Bible and grow in your faith. Over the next three weeks, we will explore the foundational questions that shape our approach to Scripture. By engaging with these questions, we hope you will not only gain a richer knowledge of the Bible but also develop a stronger sense of trust and connection to God’s Word. Each week, we will focus on one key question: What is the Bible? Can We Trust the Bible? Where Did the Bible Come From?

Over the next 21 days, we’re going on a journey through the words Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6. The Lord’s Prayer is an invitation to be changed from the inside out. As we fast and pray together, each daily devotional will help us draw closer to God, grow in identity, realign with his kingdom, trust him for provision, and walk in wholeness.

We are taking 21 days to seek God first. Prayer is powerful! Prayer is a way that we can partner with God to see His kingdom come and His will be done. When we pray together, it draws us closer to God, bringing not only results but unity as we seek Him together.

In part two of our Matthew devotional, we'll explore Matthew 5-7, where we find Jesus' most famous message, the Sermon on the Mount. Learn where real happiness comes from through the Beatitudes, and discover what true kingdom living looks like.

In the apostle Peter's first letter to Christians, he discusses the right attitude toward other people, the position of husband and wife within marriage, and dealing with suffering. This reading plan covers chapters 2 and 3 of Peter’s letter.

Our earthly lives are a journey, and God’s guidance system enables us to avoid many detours along the way. We remain on the best road home when we allow God’s word to be our guidance system through the Holy Spirit.

Advent is a term that means “a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the coming of Christ.” In this 24-day plan, you will look at some of our favorite Christmas traditions and see how we can use each one to point back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Start a new Christmas tradition with a non-traditional twist on the season of Advent. An ideal start date for this adventure is December 1st, while an earlier start allows a more relaxed pace. Includes reflection questions and action steps to center each day on Christ. Great for individuals, families, or small groups.

More than a name, Emmanuel is a declaration of heaven meeting Earth: God with us in despair, struggle, and brokenness. At Christmas, God came to redeem people in need of a Savior and light the darkness with His love. As we remember and celebrate His coming, HOPE International—a global nonprofit accelerating the end of poverty—explores how Jesus’ followers can bring His holy, healing presence into a broken world.

Many of us will not travel to every corner of the world except through stories. Stories transport us into countries, communities, churches, and homes we may never visit. In this global Advent, you are invited into the stories of children around the world who have experienced God with them. In their stories, you will see how Christ's hope, peace, joy, and love are still vibrantly expressed in our world.

In this second portion of our study of the book of Hebrews, we will continue to explore this beautifully written and life-challenging letter. We live in 'the time in between the times'. Jesus has come once and will come again. But until then, we wait. That waiting often needs inspiration. Hebrews offers that encouragement. Through verbal pictures of a heavenly tabernacle, to stories of real lives found in scripture, Hebrews spurs us on. Let's allow these final chapters to spur us on!

Alongside daily Scripture reading and devotional content, the Prestonwood Women’s team invites ministry leaders to have conversations rooted in the Gospel of Luke.