Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:3

What does success in pastoral ministry really look like? In this five day reading plan designed for pastors and pastors-in-training, Andrew Hébert offers an invitation to recover the most essential element of pastoral ministry: the character of Christ.

We all have priorities in our lives. We all like to be valued and to be a priority in the lives of the people we love. In the same way, God loves it when we put him first and give him the best of ourselves. In this plan we will talk about how we can give God the best, and how we can put him first in everything

What is a Prayer Warrior? Can prayer really hold that much power in your life? Having a powerful life for God can be as simple as daily talking to Him. Prayer is a key component to having a victorious Christian life. Discover the power that prayer can have in your life.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

The product you’re making, the document you’re drafting, the garden you’re planting—all of these things have a chance of literally, physically lasting for eternity. Sound too good to be true? Then join me in this 5-day plan as we unpack what God’s Word says about which work he will carry onto the New Earth.

Only God can change hearts and bring about life transformation, but we definitely play a part in the process. In An Alphabet for Change, Steve Hallblade provides 26 attributes and practices that we can all learn to mature in our lives. This reading plan will introduce you to the first five and hopefully encourage you to grow and deepen your relationship with Jesus.

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.

We all want our lives to count for something. We desperately want to know what our purpose is. But what if our calling is an invitation to obscurity rather than fame or fortune? Is faithfulness a legitimate measure of success? Join Pastor Micah E. Davis, author of Trailblazers, on a journey to discover—through the lens of some obscure biblical individuals—why the answer is a resounding yes.

We have poor people all around us. God is serious about the fact that the church needs to care for the poor - and we neglect it. This reading plan addresses that need.

At least once in your life, you’ve heard the story of the widow’s offering. The real question is: Have you really? Have you really paid attention to the details of what Jesus tells you about this unnamed woman from 2,000 years ago? As you properly study this widow’s amazing sacrifice, you will learn about the four principles of stewardship and how to apply them to your generosity journey.

Being in mission with Jesus can involve many activities (church planting, disciple-making, evangelism, etc.). It can take place in different places (large cities, small towns, remote rural villages). But amid that diversity of tasks and locations, there is one essential element for every all-in missional follower of Jesus: wholeness of heart. More important than the going and the doing is the being—being people with hearts of integrity, hearts with a singular loyalty, hearts that have been formed, reformed, and transformed by the Holy Spirit as he makes us more and more like Jesus.

Do you feel so busy that you barely have enough time to breathe? You are not alone. The 5-5-5 Method is a simple and practical method that eliminates the excuse that you’re too busy to spend time with God; because even the wealthiest, most influential, time-consumed individuals still have 15 minutes of spare time each day to prioritize what they love. And so do you. Do you love Jesus enough to spend 15 minutes of your day with Him? Click "Start Plan" now and learn how to spend time with God daily!

A 5-day devotional that will help you to strategically navigate and respond to the Southern California wildfires with peace and purpose.

Named only twice in Scripture, Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, seems to be an enigma. Taking what we know from the biblical text and placing it alongside history, author Heather Kaufman transports readers to the Hellenized court of Herod Antipas. As we understand the world Joanna came from, we’ll better appreciate the great exchange she made in abandoning lesser kingdoms for the Kingdom of Christ.

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).

In this plan we will look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Part five of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers.  This is the fifth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes His Kingdom rules.  Jesus compares their understanding of Moses’ Law with true kingdom rules.  Let them reveal God’s heart to us. 

You raised your hand. You said a prayer, opened your heart to the Gospel for the first time. Maybe you heard the truth for the first time, or maybe you have known it for years and finally decided that it was time to take a step of faith. You are not alone, but NOW WHAT? This is a six-day devotional that will walk you through what to do next.

Your faith in God matters to God. And he’s committed to growing it. Big. Imagine how differently you would respond to difficulties, temptations, and even good things if you knew with certainty that God was in all of it and was planning to leverage it for good. In this reading plan, Andy Stanley builds a biblical case for five things God uses to grow BIG faith.

Feeling like your life is stuck on autopilot? It’s time to recenter on the things that matter most. In this 6-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, True Virtue, we’ll discover how to move beyond empty virtue signaling into real living that honors God and inspires others.

This 6-day reading plan is helpful to those who need a light nudge to share the good news and their gifts, those who need a reminder on how to fulfill God’s work, and those who want to start ministering. Need prayer? Call our prayer line at 719.635.1111.

This plan will help you understand and articulate why we as Christians believe that Jesus is unique.

God tells us that he has created every person with talents and abilities, but we must use them to his glory, not our own.

What does Jesus say about love, truth, righteousness, and more? We will examine His own words in the Sermon on the Mount. This is Part One of the eight-part "Jesus, I Want to Love You" series! These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend.

Why are you doing that? “Um, because I can do all things through Christ!” We love to quote our favorite verses to inspire each other—but sometimes, those verses get Twisted. This Bible Plan from Life.Church examines seven of the most butchered Bible verses. Start reading today and learn to live out God’s plans for you.