Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 26:39

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

Have you ever felt like you are at a crossroad and don't know what to do next? The anxiety that comes with not knowing what the future holds for you can be debilitating. In this 5-day plan, you will learn how to commit your future to God and fully rest in the assurance of His love.

Lent is a time of solemn reflection and remembering how desperately we need Jesus. As we consider His love, Asheritah Ciuciu walks us through 5 days of slowing down and resting in the never-ending, ever-present, steady love of Jesus.

What does the word motherhood encompass? Joy, pain, frustration, love, exhaustion, regret, pride, identity, sacrifice, purpose, loss, intimacy, anxiety, blessing, grief, and more. It is rarely what we expect. In our fallen world, Eve's curse impacts even the intended beauty of being a mom. And yet, the victory of Easter morning brings a special gift of hope to mothers. Let's explore the redemption of God's original masterpiece of motherhood.

One of the most overlooked parts of the Easter story is the time Jesus spent with His disciples in the garden just prior to being betrayed and arrested. Yet this part of the story is so very rich. Over the next five days, we are going to visit this story and unpack some key lessons that I believe you will find transformative.

Connection. We are created for connection. From the first breath in the darkness at the beginning of time through to today, God has always desired to be connected to His people. To live with us. However, sin destroyed this plan. Through these readings in Exodus, we see the lengths God is willing to go to remain connected to His people despite our sin and constant rejection.

Whatever sorrow you're walking through, this plan leads you to the sweetness found in trusting God with suffering--and the deeper faith that comes from seeing His purpose in the pain.

Loneliness. Rejection. Fear that you will never find a spouse. Wondering if something is wrong with you. Questioning if God really has a plan. Singleness brings many difficulties. But singleness doesn’t have to be a time of hardship. God has a wonderful purpose for it. This week’s devotion dives into the comfort we have through God to help us find joy and contentment in our single lives.

Remaining in Christ has frequently been misunderstood by Bible readers, as though it were a special, mystical, and indefinable experience. In John 15:1-17, first, Christ helps us to understand what it means to remain in Him. Second, Christ helps us to understand the methods that strengthen our remaining in Him. Third, Christ describes three ways in which our lives are marked by our remaining in Him.

Through a lens of faith and Biblical truth, this 5-day reading plan unpacks the importance of praying to God with confidence, expectancy, and persistence while challenging, encouraging, and inspiring sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

For most of us, prayer can be a struggle. If we're honest, many of us find ourselves asking, “Do my prayers even matter? What, if anything, happens when we pray? Are we having words with God or just words with ourselves? In this 5-day journey, Addison Bevere invites you to trade boring, empty prayer for real connection with God.

Have you ever felt like quitting on the church? So has Natalie Runion, worship leader, songwriter, and teacher. But as Natalie reminds us in this week’s devotional, it’s possible to question behaviors and beliefs we have seen in the church, in religious organizations, and in Christians without quitting Jesus or divorcing the family of God. Jesus is right there with us, in the midst of our wandering and our wondering.

Jonah 1:1-17 and Mark 4:1 & 35-41 give us a gospel view of first, the inevitability of our storms of life, second, the intensity of these storms, and third, how the identity of Jesus Christ, our greater Jonah, enables us to successfully face these storms of life.

Breathe deeply. God is in control. Do you long to let go of the anxiety that weighs on you, to breathe out the fear that hangs over your days, and breathe in the calm? Trusted author Max Lucado offers Scripture and practical tools in this five-day reading plan to let your anxieties go, one by one, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you.

This plan dives into the Scriptures through the lens of the value of the hymnal tradition - how sacred songs outlast us, inform our theology, and meet us in the face of joy and suffering. Join Anchor Hymns - a multigenerational collective of artists who create songs for this particular space in Christian worship - on a 5-day journey through the Bible, impactful lyrics, and the beauty of God.

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Most Christian men want to lead well at home. We want to create a healthy culture for our kids. The Culture Maker Devotional is for dads who want to lead where it matters — no matter the mess. Married, separated, divorced or de-facto, If you're a dad — you're a Culture Maker. If you’re a Christian — you are His Culture Maker.

What is a Gospeler? Simply put, it is someone who loves Jesus and tells others about Him. Willie Robertson is a family man and a businessman, but most of all, he is a Gospeler. No matter our story or experience, there is always hope in Jesus. And it is our job to share that hope and good news with others, knowing that God will work through that.

The events surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the course of history. Jesus offered redemption so we would never be eternally separated from God our Father. Jesus’ sacrificial death provided for all mankind’s needs — including the forgiveness of sins, healing, eternal life, and much more! This plan dives into the details of what really happened when Jesus triumphed over death, hell, and the grave!

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.

NOT MY WILL: 5 Days in Gethsemane invites you into the garden where surrender meets destiny. This devotional walks through Jesus’ final hours before the cross, revealing the power of obedience, prayer, and spiritual resilience. Each day explores the tension between flesh and spirit, helping you embrace the words, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” Whether you're facing hard decisions, spiritual warfare, or emotional exhaustion, this journey equips you to pray boldly, yield fully, and trust deeply. Gethsemane isn’t just a place of agony—it’s where legacy is born. Step in. Kneel down. Rise different.

What do you do when you pray sincerely and still feel let down? This reading plan explores the tension between faith and disappointment through the life and words of Jesus. It offers space to wrestle honestly and find God present even when outcomes disappoint. Join me on this 5-day reading plan!

In this 5-day devotional, you will walk through key moments of Easter week: the Triumphal Entry, the fulfillment of the Passover, Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, the Last Supper, and the cross. Each day is rooted in Scripture and centered on the core truths of the Gospel—Christ’s substitutionary death, the forgiveness of sins, and the righteousness given to all who trust in Him. As you reflect on the cost of redemption, you will also be reminded of your calling and strengthened in your confidence in sharing it with others during this meaningful season.

We recognize the importance of communication in relationships, and our relationship with God is no exception. God longs for us to communicate with him in prayer—a discipline that even His Son, Jesus, practiced. In this plan, you’ll learn from Jesus’ example, and you’ll be challenged to step out of the traffic of life and experience for yourself the strength and guidance prayer provides.

Based on the cinematic study The Easter Experience, this devotional will leave you thinking Easter changes everything. Themes include redemption, forgiveness, compassion, and love.