Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 11:28

When ministry is your vocation, you need to be refreshed. Whether you lead a small group Bible study as a volunteer or serve on a pastoral staff, find encouragement in this 7-day devotional by worship pastor Stephen Christian. Stephen imbues scriptural insight with affectionate stories from his childhood in Tennessee, his family life with three young daughters, and his adventures in the spotlight as the lead singer for Anberlin, all with the aim to cultivate others-oriented hearts in fellow servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We all live busy, hectic, stressful lives and sometimes we would do anything to just feel peace, rest, and comfort. God has sent us the Comforter to give us peace, He promises to take away our weariness, if we trust in Him. Let’s look at how we can find comfort in our lives through the scriptures this week.

This 7-day devotional is designed to remind you of the powerful God we serve. Each day is structured around the four steps of prayer: praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession, with a fifth section, petition, to pray scripture for yourself. Each day offers new opportunity to talk to God. We pray this devotional encourages God’s peace and power to flow through you so that you can share the love of Christ with others.

This readingplan about 'finding rest' is based on Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28-29. Jesus promised that if you come to Him, you would find rest. The goal of these messages is to help you find true rest, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. Let's start this series!

The word rest is used throughout scripture to show God’s love, peace and comfort. God is very strong and very clear on wanting us to have a day of rest. He commands us to observe the Sabbath and He even tells us that His Holy Spirit rests on us. How good are you at resting?

New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller and co-author Katherine Alsdorf show that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. In fact, the Christian view of work can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. Explore how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.

When we’ve come to the end of ourselves and are desperate for freedom, what do we do next? Oh Love, Come Close is a practical guide to help connect the dots between the gospel and our day to day lives. In this devotional, you will learn how to connect with God on His level of love and begin to find freedom in your brokenness.

God is a good Father. He wants what’s best for you. He wants you to live in wholeness and with balance. He wants you to live with margin and rest and relationships that matter. He made you to need these things—because they are good. Start this 7-day plan and find your way back to the rhythms you were designed for.

In our busy and performance-based culture today, worry and anxiety are felt by the majority of people to some varying degree. This often leads to extreme weariness and pressure. In Scripture, God provides freedom and peace. This study will help in guiding you to the many scriptures that walk through His truth when dealing with anxiety.

You are invited to keep a Jesus-pace of life. Do you feel constantly busy but, deep down, constantly soul-weary? Together, we will discover Scripture that leads to greater peace, understand why retreating with God restores perspective, and learn to handle the stress of life with calm. These gifts are heard in God’s whispers for your life—gentle words that He will use to draw you close and build you up.