Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:9

What does it mean to give cheerfully? What do we have to give (not what should I give, but what do I possess that I can give)? This study will explore giving in different contexts and how the Lord fills us up to be generous.

Jesus has been attached to so many agendas throughout history both good and bad. Yet His teachings have persisted because they cut to the core of the human experience. To some, He is a nuisance who won’t go away. And to others, He holds the key to meaning and purpose in life. As we celebrate Holy Week together, let’s find answers to this question: “Who is Jesus?”

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 first of a series of 5-day plans uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Have you struggled to make friends? Or keep them? Whatever your experience has been, we were all designed for community. We all want to feel connected.Thankfully, God does not leave us on our own to figure out the ins and outs of friendship! Craving Community will help you to fix your gaze on Jesus who gives us friendship with God and encourage you to pursue and cultivate godly friendship.

Our experiences with our earthly father often influence how we relate to our heavenly Father. Sadly, not everyone has had positive experiences with their earthly father, which can adversely impact our relationship with our heavenly Father. This Bible plan offers guidance and encouragement to those who have had less-than-ideal situations with their earthly father, helping them understand that there is no one like our heavenly Father.

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This five-day reading plan shows the battles of LOVE versus selfishness, judgemental attitudes, hatred, self justification and spiritual vanity. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of LOVE in our daily lives.

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.

Scripture frequently calls us to hold couplets of seemingly opposing truths in tension. For example, plan for tomorrow AND don't worry about it, enjoy restful “self-care” AND embrace self-sacrifice, desire good things AND be content. Join me as we explore five pieces of “double-sided wisdom,” mining seemingly minor nuances for major truths to apply to our work today!

These devotionals are a wake-up call to rediscover the millions of mysteries and miracles that are hiding in plain sight. We can live life to its full potential when we recognize it for what it is—a God-lavished miracle from start to finish.

Have you ever felt like prayer is difficult? Are you convinced that there must be an alternative to prayer? True confession: I have been there, and it resulted in a personal quest for an alternative to prayer. What I discovered on my quest is what I will be sharing with you in this plan.

This devotional aims to help singles find fulfillment in their journey of singleness. In a society that may evoke feelings of inadequacy for single believers, aligning our hearts with God’s purpose for this unique stage of life is vital. This Bible plan encourages readers to dedicate this season to God and eagerly pursue all He has in store for them. The joy of being single comes when we shift our perspective and fully embrace this phase of life.

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.

Comfort and pain are as old as the human experience. Yet, we struggle to understand their place in our life and faith. Why do I not feel God’s comfort? If He loves me, how could God let this happen? This six-day Bible Plan delves into these questions, their answers in Scripture, and God’s place in all of it.

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 seventh of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus talks about the “do’s and don’ts” of His kingdom.  How to sum up the Kingdom: see others like God sees them, and treat them like God treats them. 

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.  

The Bible is full of people to emulate, not all of them “able-bodied.” Representation is important, and God gets that! If you or someone you love lives with a disability or difference, this Bible Plan may help you see the way God has chosen to use differences of every kind to accomplish His will. Read on to learn from five different and disabled people in the Bible.

You may have asked … How could it be that God wants a personal relationship with me? With billions of other humans here on planet Earth? And how would it work? Isn’t he busy elsewhere, working on things more consequential? You may have asked … Does God even know (or care) I’m here? These are great questions, and the truth will blow your mind. Think bigger.

Does it ever seem like everything and everyone is against you? No matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to catch a break. You aren't the only one. In this guide, we'll learn how to practice persistence in the face of resistance. When we're desperate to give up, we'll discover what it takes to keep going — no matter what.

The purpose of this series is to help you become a disciple of Jesus — someone who knows God personally and intimately, is obedient to His Word, faithfully applying the truth you are learning and consistently sharing the good news to others.

The way you see God impacts absolutely everything about your life. If you won’t believe him for big things, you won’t trust him enough to surrender to him. When you understand how powerful and good he is, how much he cares for you, and how personally involved he is in the details of your life, everything changes.

Dealing with a broken heart is painful and exhausting. The only one who can heal you and bring you through this heartbreak is your Heavenly Father. In addition, He has so much waiting for you on the other side of your healing. Will you trust and draw nearer to Him? Let me help you over the next five days as you invite God on this healing journey with you.

Men are under intense pressure these days. Could this be a good thing? Could it be God’s invitation to transformation? In this encouraging six-day plan, ex-cop and pastor Anthony Delaney explains that when we get honest before our heavenly Father – surrendering our fitness, finances, family, failures, and friendships – He shapes us into the men we’re made to be with nothing to prove and everything to live for.

The Bible is a book that helps you follow Jesus and grow closer to God. But it’s a lot, and it can be overwhelming when you first start reading it! This six-day Plan is your Bible Starter Kit, full of tips to help as you dig into the Bible—so you can read it, understand it, and live it.

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