Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:8

Wisdom for Dating
5 Days
Dating can be fun and fulfilling, but it also can get complicated. Thankfully, there’s wisdom and encouragement in Scripture to guide us toward healthy dating relationships. Whether you’re dating, you want to date, or you’re ready to talk to your kids about dating, this 5-day Bible Plan is for you.

Everyday Prayers for Peace
5 Days
Peace is an internal state that belongs to us as children of God and followers of His Son, Jesus. Nothing can take it away. The Scriptures tell us that Jesus Himself is our peace. In this devotional, Brooke McGlothlin invites you to discover the calm assurance of God’s peace no matter what trials may come your way.

Vision: Seeing Life God's Way
5 Days
Do you want to be somewhere different in your life than you are now? Are you tired of the status quo? Maybe you feel like you were meant for more but don't know how to get there. If so, it's time to seek God's VISION for your life. He has a unique plan and calling that he created just for you. This 5-day plan encourages you to look through a different lens to accomplish God's purpose for your life.

The Dark Cave: Wisdom for Dark Nights of the Soul
5 Days
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.

Formed in His Image
5 Days
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.

Mountains: Find Hope and Vision in God’s Presence
5 Days
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.

Unbreakable: Surviving Life's Trials
5 Days
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…

Trading Spaces - Exchanging the World for the Word
5 Days
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.

YASociety - the Book of Daniel
5 Days
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.'

Weird Ideas: God and the Universe
5 Days
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.

Mental Health
5 Days
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?

Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name
5 Days
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.

Lord's Prayer: Thy Will Be Done
5 Days
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.

The Overcomers by Matt Chandler
5 Days
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.

Beyond Abstinence: What Does Purity Mean in a Christian Relationship?
5 Days
When we think about “purity” in a relationship, we typically think of not having sex before marriage. And while it’s essential, remaining abstinent isn’t the only way to remain pure. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing what purity really means in a Christian relationship and how to practice purity that honors God.

Living the Legacy
5 Days
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.

The Narrow Path
5 Days
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.

Heart in the Bible
5 Days
This devotional offers a deep reflection on the heart in the Bible, highlighting the need for transformation, humility, purity, and love. May each day of this devotional lead to a greater understanding and relationship with God.

Sermon on the Mount: A Blueprint for Life
5 Days
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.

Financial Discipleship – the Bible on Litigation
5 Days
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.

Wild Wonder
5 Days
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.

God's Not Dead: In God We Trust
5 Days
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.

Room for Good Things to Run Wild by Josh Nadeau
5 Days
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.

Jesus, I Need You Part 6
6 Days
It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

God Revealed – A New Testament Journey
6 Days
As a flash of light in darkness, the New Testament blazes hope to a world in sin. Through His sacrificial death, Christ absolves sin and shares His Kingdom - a choice offered to everyone who believes in Him. That choice, once made, mandates obedience to the benchmark lifestyle revealed by Christ in the New Testament. Having 4 parts and 30 lessons, GOD REVEALED is a sequel to GOD’S TOUCHPOINTS, An Old Testament Journey.