Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:4

We all face dry seasons in our faith where God seems to be silent or absent in our lives. We pray and call out to him, but he doesn't answer. But what if God's silence in these seasons isn't a sign of disapproval, but of God's confidence? In this reading plan you'll look at how to respond with faith when God seems silent or distant.

Consumed by modern-day conveniences and entertainment, we are formed by that which we behold. Yet, as Christians, we are called to be conformed to Christ, which includes rediscovering the truth, goodness, and beauty of God. This five-day devotional from Coleman Ford helps quiet the distractions and redirects your focus to the gospel message, which is full of truth, goodness, and beauty and is powerful to make you whole and flourishing.

Watch this devotional series and be reminded of how God made you significant.

Sometimes the hardest time to pray is when life is hard, but that's the most important time to pray. What do we say when we don't understand our circumstances? These are the times we should pray God's Word and let God speak truth into our life.

Mountains are one of God’s favorite places to meet with his people. From the Mount of Creation in Genesis 1 to the Mount of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, mountains regularly serve as holy ground for connecting with God. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong guides readers through five mountaintop Bible stories. Watch as God reveals His character and invites His children to enjoy His presence.

Are you ready to take a journey with me to unravel the mysteries and teachings of Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount? With thought-provoking questions and deep reflections, The Sermon of the Mount Series will challenge your faith and help strengthen your faith walk and testimony. Join us now for a challenging study on this important passage of Scriptures!

Life is hard. This 5-Day Devotional will help you to apply God’s Word to some of life’s toughest moments. Don’t give up, hang on! God will help you survive this battle. Let’s explore how…

SPACE uncovers areas in our thinking and daily lives that need to be exchanged with biblical truths. This self-discovery along with and personal application (and possibly group discussion), often leads to further Bible study and life transformation.

We are never ready to lose someone we love. When Mike Nappa lost his wife, Amy, to cancer, he desperately asked friends to send Bible verses, which became a lifeline and source of comfort in his hardest hours. A collection of these verses, along with some of Mike's personal reflections on loss, will bring comfort when you need it and words to pray when the pain feels overwhelming.

In a world that demands our attention from every angle, we must stand firm in our Faith in God. Join our YASociety community on a 5-day reading plan and learn some valuable lessons from 'The Book of Daniel.'

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

In the beginning, God dwelt with human beings. The relationship was close, direct, without intermediaries, and without impediments. Everything went wrong because of sin, we went astray, we moved away from home, but then He came. Jesus came to bring light into our lives, He brought us closer to the Father again. And now God is with us, He is Immanuel.

Mental illness and symptoms of mental illness are an ever-growing phenomenon in our society. How can we discover a healthy way of dealing with mental health? What concrete approaches does God give us? How do I deal with depression?

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This series of 5-day plans uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the fourth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

How do we live as Overcomers here on earth? In Matt Chandler’s book The Overcomers, he walks us through the book of Revelation as we examine what it means to be a uniquely created child living out His purposes here and now. As we explore Revelation, we’ll be convicted and encouraged to live as we are meant to live—as Overcomers sharing the gospel for His kingdom.

God’s promises are for every situation. They reflect his character and confirm his purpose for your life. For the next 5 days, gain insight and perspective on God’s never-ending love and mercy through these prayers and declarations. God’s Word is living and active. Grab hold of God’s promises, declare them over your life, and discover his unlimited grace and wisdom.

This series invites you to embrace the Kingdom of God, explore the essentials of Kingdom life, and demonstrate hope by ‘Living the Legacy.’ Join us on this journey as we examine the Beatitudes - the name given to the set of ‘Blessed’ statements, pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5 and Luke 6.

Jesus’s famous but often misunderstood words in the Sermon on the Mount show us that a radical, narrow path is the key to a fulfilling, vibrant life. Yet that narrow path leads to a new kind of spaciousness that can be realized only by stepping into what seems like a confined space—a freedom that the world could never give.

Perhaps the most famous speech ever given, this relatively small collection has shaped the lives of billions, and in many ways created the world we see around us today. Together we'll look at how Jesus' Sermon can be used as a blueprint for us to live our lives to its absolute fullest.

The Bible has a lot to say about litigation. Believers and unbelievers alike often end up in court, seeking money and justice. But the Bible encourages gentleness when settling our differences. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on litigation, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Nature photographer Stephen Proctor asks, do certain landscapes resonate with you more deeply than others? Where do you feel the greatest sense of calm? When does your inner child rise up with wonder and excitement? The answer may reveal something God wants to break out in you.

Jesus embodied servant leadership, humbly serving others and sacrificing Himself for the greater good, as should we, His followers. The biggest faith-movie franchise returns with an exceptionally relevant look at the challenges involved when private citizens feel called to stand up in the political arena. God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust addresses issues such as freedom, separation of church and state, and citizen responsibilities.

Feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Psalm 100 reminds us to enter God’s presence with thanksgiving, finding joy in daily blessings. This devotional plan will help you slow down, notice the simple gifts around you, and give thanks for God’s faithfulness. Over the next few days, we’ll explore how gratitude deepens our connection with God and brings greater peace and joy. Let’s journey together in practicing a heart of gratitude!

Each of us is invited to join in God’s Sacred Sound, His Hidden Music. We could choose to dance to our own melody, but we know that won’t lead to Life. Over these five days, I pray you will listen to where Jesus might be leading you, all the ways He wants to heal you and transform you, and how he will make His Kingdom known through your life.