Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:8

There is something very human about the need to pursue and conquer impossible things. But life is rarely easy, and disappointment can drain the life of our dreams and aspirations—especially the God-given ones. And when we choose to ignore situations that look impossible, we are also choosing to ignore the work of God. He is the way-maker. Impossible circumstances are His proving ground.

Whether you are a part of Hillsong California or not, this devotional takes an introspective look at the generosity we’re all called to as followers of Jesus. Join us over the next seven days in this special devotional as we learn more about the qualities of a generous person. “Heart for the House” is an annual, sacrificial offering that is over and above the normal tithes and offerings at Hillsong Church. Every year, this single weekend marks a faith-filled step forward in the life of our church for the miraculous. By intentionally preparing and selflessly giving, we can extend our reach into realms that are often left overlooked. We invite you to join us for the next seven days as we prepare to take ground like never before.

One of the most powerful marks of a believer is transcendent peace. This world offers us no reason to be peaceful. It offers us no reason to be without stress, burdens, cares, and total frustration. But we serve a God who offers us peace in the midst of any circumstance. We serve a God in whom all true peace finds its source. May you discover the heart of your heavenly Father to bring you peace this week.

Does the word "happily" come to mind when you think about your marriage commitment? What if both how you treated your spouse and how you were treated by your spouse was happily? This is a devotional about the "hows" of relationships. We will look at the nuts and bolts of what makes marriage lasting, fun, and characterized by love. You may be surprised at the commitment essentials to your own happily ever after.

Every action and decision is generated by our memories, so our memories make us who we are. But if that’s the case, what does God have to do with both the blessed and broken memories we carry with us every day? Casey Tygrett challenges us to examine our memories—good and bad—and recognize the ways God is using those memories to bring about spiritual transformation in our lives.

We’re all chasing something. Usually something just out of reach—a better job, a more comfortable home, a perfect family, the approval of others. But isn’t this tiring? Is there a better way? Find out in this new Life.Church Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Chasing Carrots.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Through this seven-day devotional adapted from The Promises of God: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on the English Standard Version by Charles Spurgeon, and revised by Tim Chester, reflect on specific promises of God from Scripture that strengthened Spurgeon's own heart in times of severe depression and suffering.

Revival has to be one of the most exciting words in the Christian vocab. You don’t need to look far to see and hear multiplied thousands of Christians talking of a fresh sense of revival in the air today. Join us for a 7 day journey and learn how to position yourself to see revival in your own life and world.

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the Kingdom of Heaven is in fact here?

Reading the news can be discouraging—even demoralizing. Unfortunately, we cannot convict a single sinner of a single sin or change even one person, much less our culture. But God can. To join him, we must submit our lives to the only power that can change the culture. When Jesus said, "Blessed are . . . " to launch the Beatitudes, he invited us to precisely such an empowered, transformative life.

Stuff. So often our lives seem to be defined by what we own. How do we find balance with our belongings? Learn from others’ experiences and how they’ve seen God at work in this Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like fasting, confessing, praying, and studying the Word of God are not just items on a checklist. These habits have the power to change us. In this seven-day reading plan come explore the habit of fasting and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!

The amazing grace that we receive through Jesus Christ our Savior empowers us to live a Christian life in every circumstance. This plan will guide you through aspects of grace in a theological, biblical, and practical way. Because of God’s amazing grace, we are saved, and because of his amazing grace, we can walk in faithfulness and obedience to Jesus.

Job loss is stressful and scary. You question your security and significance. “How will I pay the bills, get health care, find a new job? Do I still have what it takes? Where is God in all this?” Be encouraged. He still has “good works” for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). Let Jesus guide you through the Lord’s Prayer on your way to getting back on your feet again!

What if there’s more to following Jesus than we think? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover that God is at work in the ordinary parts of our lives where we sometimes forget to look. And that fact often informs our independence, our purpose, and our daily rhythms in more ways than we imagine.

Peter wants to prove his devotion. So how is it that he denies Jesus in His darkest hour? In partnership with LUMO and OneHope, and based on a sermon by Pastor Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn, this 7-day study explores how only the grace offered through Jesus can truly transform us.

We all want to live purposeful, meaningful lives. But how do we know how to invest our limited time and energy here on earth? Maybe the answer is less complicated than we think. In this 6-day Bible Plan, we’ll look at some everyday examples to discover how to live more fulfilling, honorable lives.

Jesus is more than a role model or powerful historical figure. He is our hope and our joy. Our rock and our crown. In this plan, best-selling author Ray Comfort shares devotions from My Comfort Is Jesus to help you commit your day to the light of the world.

It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the injustices we see in the world. We don’t know what to do and we might think we have nothing to offer. But by using our gifts in collaboration with others, we can do more together than we ever could on our own. This seven-day plan explores how the body of Christ can transform society—when we stand together.

This chronic illness battle can feel exhausting and, at times, defeating. In our daily struggle, we struggle, we might feel isolated and alone. While our emotions are valid, the truth is, God stands with us. He sees our hurts, our challenges, our fears, and our hopes. May this plan remind you of His steadfast love and faithful presence. Written by Victoria Mejias and edited by Karen Greer and Jennifer Slattery

The Bible blesses peacemakers, but also exhorts us to “fight the good fight”. This last phrase is not an exhortation to attack other people, but to resist the devil and our own sinful desires. This reading plan presents seven Bible verses about this topic. It can be combined with our other Reading Plans: “The Great Battle” and “The Battle Is the Lord’s”.

Sometimes it can feel like we are drowning in negativity. The world around us, and our own minds, can seem dominated by fear, anger, and depression. But what if we could harness that negativity, and use it to bring us closer to God? We will show how God can turn our problems into solutions. He gives us the very lesson we need each day, if we are open to Him.

Christianity is not supposed to be comfortable and convenient. If you stand for God, many times you may find yourself standing alone. One of the biggest challenges we face in a culture that is increasingly anti-Jesus, is loneliness. This plan will explore how to cope with loneliness by building a deeper relationship with God. By learning this we will never truly be alone.

The apostle Paul wrote that Christians are to be “abounding in thanksgiving.” But how can anyone achieve that in the face of life’s battles? In this plan, Alistair Begg teaches that there is but one lasting foundation for unwavering gratitude. Are you building upon it?