Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:3

I would like to share a thought with you that is fundamental to our lives. It’s from Psalm 1: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” This verse teaches us about the Christian life, about what it shouldn’t be. But what should it be?

This three-day Bible reading plan, from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew’s gospel, explains how joy and mercy are part of living God’s way and lead to true happiness. What happy ideas! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora .

Hopelessness plagues most people at some point or another. It isn't reserved for a select few. Even many of our honored Biblical heroes suffered from a lack of hope from time to time. Tony Evans shares thoughts on how to have hope and overcome despair in this short reading plan. 

“I heard a friend of mine say in his prayer, ‘Lord, if we don’t have a used-to-be story, then we don’t have a changed life.’” I quoted these words in a devotional several years ago and was reminded of them today. Let me share my own used-to-be story and maybe you will connect your own life with it.

How do you choose to live? Where do you hide for safety and trust? I pray these guided biblical meditations will help you decide to live a life surrendered to the protection of God. Choosing to live an abundant life. Choosing to live a life shying away from pride and seeking humility, wanting to share in the sufferings of Christ. Choosing to live for the glory of God!

Praying through scripture is a great way to refresh your prayer life. This 3-day plan centres on God's heart for a hurting world and offers practical ways to pray through His word. 

When the Son of God became a man, the glory of the Father was manifested on Earth. In this devotional, there are principles of life that will help you properly recognize the Son of God, see his strategy for victory, and understand your purpose. The Gospel according to Matthew is filled with spiritual riches that will help you understand the principles of life necessary for a child of God.

"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV) How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

Grieving is not weakness. It’s a necessary step on the road to healing. In this study, you will explore God's Word and reflect on what grieving is, healthy grieving, and when grieving is difficult. This study is part 3 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced intense trials and wants to heal.

God’s Word has a crazy way of flipping our thinking upside-down! Whether it is Jesus declaring that the meek will inherit the world or being commanded to forgive our enemies, God’s way of living is drastically different than the world’s! But, when we obediently follow God, He promises us something this world never can: a blessed life.