Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:26

The prayer life you've always wanted can start today. This 5-day plan was written to help you create a habit of prayer despite the everyday distractions and even internal objections we have about our most important conversation. We were made for a thriving prayer life and intimacy with our Father. If you've been missing out, your fresh start begins now.

How do overwhelmed parents nourish their souls so they can help their families live out a flourishing faith? In the overwhelm of raising kids, it can be difficult to feel present. These reflections, questions, and breath prayers will help you slow down, receive God’s love, and notice the sacred in your real, messy, holy life.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Have you ever felt unseen? Do you feel like a wallflower at events and activities? The feeling of rejection is real and crippling. We all have the desire to be noticed at times. In this five-day Bible plan, we’ll learn how to gain God’s attention and the value He places on His children. You’re not invisible; God sees you!

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This 5-day plan uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

The Bible has a lot to say about greed. Most of us believe that pursuing more money and possessions is the key to a successful life, but His instruction actually tells us otherwise. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on greed, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God"? Explore these famous words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:33, and consider his way of valuing love and life more than status and wealth. Jesus never minimizes physical needs, but he helps us rethink the things we often love most.

The Lord taught us to pray for our "daily bread." Read how God provides for us when we live by faith in Him.

In today's culture of hustle and ambition, we often prioritize our goals but overlook God’s rest. But as followers of Jesus, rest isn’t a reward for work—it's part of the work! Through the Sabbath, God shows us what a life of faith should look like. Sabbath is more than Sunday; it's a discipline that will lead us to a deeper trust in our Creator.

Is it hard for you to focus? Do you feel distracted when you try to spend time with God? Dive into Matthew and focus on Jesus. Then, you will see that when you let the waters of distraction settle, you can walk with Him. If you want sure footing, even in storms, turn your attention to Christ.

Change may come in many forms, but change always comes. Whether you are intentionally seeking change, or it has been forced on you, whether you want to change or you’re fighting it, there is a better way to work through the changes and stages of life. The better way is to PRAY. This reading plan will help you pray from “here” to “there” on the path of change.

Joy–a deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances–is accessible in a far-from-perfect world. Over the next five days, I hope you’ll get a taste of how good God is, even when the world is in chaos, and find that we have every reason to celebrate, to laugh, even to throw parties as we contemplate our place in God’s beautiful kingdom.

The Bible has a lot to say about the righteous lifestyle. Pursuit of the wrong things creates a life full of dissatisfaction. Thankfully, God’s Word shows us how to pursue the right things. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on the godly lifestyle, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Liturgy reminds us that we are not alone. In this devotional, Audrey and Elizabeth offer original, pre-written prayers based on the comfort, truth, and wonder found in Scripture. If you’re at a loss for words, need fresh inspiration, or just feel exhausted, these liturgies about everyday experiences will give language to the wrestling in your mind, body, heart, and soul.

In this 5-day plan, learn how to merge biblical wisdom with brain science to gain control over toxic thoughts and destructive habits; renew your mind, and develop a Christlike character.

Let’s face it – all children feel like wild animals at times. And as parents, we often feel ill-equipped to raise them the way that we want to. Learning the importance of prayer as a parent brings freedom from the fears of failing and strength from the power of the Cross.

Have you been feeling stuck or overwhelmed lately, no matter how hard you try to “move on” from past pain? In this week’s devotional, leadership coach and author Christopher Cook shows us why healing what you can’t change is about moving forward through every loss, scars and all, while finding wholeness for your body, mind, heart, and spirit.

Feeling overwhelmed or bogged down? Too busy—or just plain tired? Written with the daily grind in mind, these five devotionals will remind you of the one true constant in an ever-changing world: The hope, rest, and abundant grace we have in Christ.

Juggling work and parenting comes with well-known challenges, one of which is prioritizing time with God: Your quiet time either doesn’t happen or doesn’t feel as fulfilling as you’d like it to be. In this plan, we’ll discuss how to keep God first and make Him part of your day, whether you’re working on your business, side hustle, or parenting your kid(s).

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 fifth 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.

If you’re disillusioned with church, hunger for more than dry religion, or simply want to draw closer to Jesus, this plan is for you. Growing up a pastor's kid, Emily Wierenga battled anorexia. Longing to encounter Jesus, she unexpectedly found Him while traveling in Africa. She now offers Him to you. Pull up a chair at the table. Taste and eat this God who became bread. You’ll never hunger again.

A wise man once said, "'Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." In Making the Most of Your Summer, Scott Savage shares the power of naming and embracing your current season in life. After finishing this 5-day reading plan, you'll have all the ingredients to make this an unforgettable summer.

Do you ever struggle with fear? This 5-day plan will give you truth and encouragement so that you can move forward with less fear and more faith.

Have you ever questioned God? Did you worry that your faith would disappear because you wrestled with God’s will and his Word? Apologist Lisa Victoria Fields has good news for you. Wrestling is not the death of your faith. Wrestling is actually the key to growing in your relationship with God.

We know God wants to speak with, through, and to us. Our relationship with Him is not meant to be one-sided; it is a dialogue. Just as any loving parent desires to speak with their child, God wishes to engage with us and offers us guidance, wisdom, comfort, and love. We serve a living God who is not silent but actively involved in our lives. This plan involves some of the ways God communicates with us.