Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:6

At times, our Christian walk can seem complex, but fortunately enough we have been provided with a powerful guide -- scripture. Returning to the fundamentals of Christianity, we see the disciplines that the Lord established to shape our lives. This plan will explore four key basic practices that serve as the building blocks for disciples of Christ. These practices provide a firm foundation for a life centered on Christ.

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.

Kids tend to believe what their parents believe, but at some point in their journey, they must turn their inherited faith into their own. We can't force our children to follow Jesus, but we can provide opportunities and environments for them to encounter and experience God even at a young age. Join me in a five-day study to help connect your children with the voice of God.

To build our faith, grow in our relationship with Jesus, and boldly share the good news, we need to set the building blocks of faith in place. Join us as we look at seeking Jesus as a regular rhythm in our lives.

It’s no secret that our world needs healing. Scriptures reveal that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. But the Bible also reveals that Jesus is our Healer. Do you know Him as Healer? My hope is that this devotional will help you understand that the Jesus who did thirty-seven miracles in Scripture is the same Jesus who can do miracles in the lives of those who ask today!

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.

Preparing parents to faithfully send their children into college and to emerge into adulthood thriving in their faith and thriving in healthy relationships with their parents and family of origin.

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!

This 5-day plan guides you through the initial steps of healing after divorce or separation. Each day is designed to help you embrace God's promises for restoration by offering encouragement, scripture, and practical actions to rebuild your life from the inside out. Whether you're struggling with grief, doubt, or fear, this plan will remind you that your story isn't over. You are deeply loved and seen by God, and with His help, you can experience true healing and renewal. This reading plan is based on the book Restored by Tracy Glass.

What does it mean to be a Christian? Faith in God is so much more than a checklist of spiritual behaviors. This 5-day Plan explores what it looks like to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and includes practical steps toward a genuine and healthy faith centered in love.

Many of us delay action, waiting for perfect conditions or “God’s timing,” only to miss the opportunities in front of us. This devotional encourages you to step out in faith, face your fears, and start small, trusting that God moves as we move. Through Scripture and reflection, you’ll learn to act with purpose, embrace the now, and see God’s promises come to life as you take bold, consistent steps forward.

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

The story of Joseph is part of the grand narrative of God’s saving actions, leading all the way to our saviour, Jesus. It is a narrative about God’s faithfulness to his promise to Abraham – that through him all the families on the earth would be blessed. Joseph was right in the middle of the action; it was a grand theme larger than him, yet it included him.

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.

Prayer is a struggle for many believers, but God invites us to pour our hearts out as beloved children to their Father. The greatest challenge in the Christian life is fully knowing and embracing God’s love, but this reading plan will help you rediscover your identity as a beloved child of the Father and learn to "pour out your heart like water" to him (Lam. 2:19).

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.

Discover the principles to building a powerful and effective prayer life. Prayer - communicating with God on a personal level - is the key to seeing positive change in our lives and surroundings. Taken from the book, “Out of This World: A Christian’s Guide to Growth and Purpose” by David J. Swandt.

Does God hear me when I pray? Does He even care? The Word of God answers with a resounding “yes”! Learn to pray with confidence prayers that will impact you personally and the world around you. Through this reading plan, prayer will change from religious ritual to an intimate, personal, and powerful conversation between you and your heavenly Father.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to being Disciple Makers.  This is the 6th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes the three disciplines of His Kingdom rules.  The three disciplines of Giving, Praying and Fasting are laid out for us.  We also begin the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Kingdom living. 

Are you searching for hope? Do you believe in miracles? Maybe when pigs fly? Take a leap of faith and start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, When Pigs Fly.  

In this plan, you will read what true leadership means. We are living in a world where people desire to become great leaders and earn great titles. Nevertheless, Christ-like leadership appears very different from what the world tells us. Join us on this 6-day plan to learn to live and lead others the way Christ has called us to do. 

This week, we will talk about a subject few enjoy bringing up...fasting! Many people believe it is surely good for others, "but not for me." Let's take a look at what the Bible says about fasting and praying. You will discover practical ways on how to start with something Jesus also did a lot!

Experience the Lord’s Prayer in a completely fresh way that will invigorate your life of prayer as you practice the presence of God and realign your life with the mission of God.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? According to the Bible, all Christians are disciples; the two are synonymous. To be a disciple is simply to be a learner. Disciples are learning the way of Jesus, and that's what you'll learn in this plan.