Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:45

In a world of instant answers and constant noise, have we lost the ability to truly experience Jesus? Based on John Eldredge’s upcoming book, "Experience Jesus. Really.", this 6-day study invites you to slow down, unlearn digital distractions, and recover a deeper connection with God. Explore what Christian mystics and childlike faith reveal about intimacy with Jesus, and learn how to resist the hurried pace of the world. If you long for a faith that feels real and alive, this journey will help you rediscover the joy of lingering with God.

Grieving Christians face a unique challenge by way of "religious parts"—parts of the human soul that are activated around religious matters. These parts may quote Scripture to prevent us from accessing our emotions, thereby blocking our healing from grief. This reading plan introduces you to religious parts, their intentions, as well as biblical examples. You will have the opportunity to transform your own religious parts in the process.

One of the enemy's greatest tactics is to constantly feed us lies about ourselves, others and our circumstances. Accepting these lies is sinful and calls for acknowledgement and repentance. The only way to defeat these thoughts is through the Truth of God's Word. We must not rely on our feelings or let them guide us, but stand firmly on the truth and the truth alone. The truth alone can set us free!

Policing and first response has natural effects on sworn officers and unsworn members alike, continually facing the worst of human behaviour and navigating organisational frustrations. It can question your faith, erode your spiritual fitness, and challenge your relationship with God. This plan will help guard your heart and strengthen your faith. This plan is written by Artie Shepherd (Brisbane, Australia). Artie serves as a full-time Police Chaplain supporting the spiritual wellbeing of recruits, staff, officers, specialist units, their families, and retired police. He is also a sports chaplain, preacher, and church leadership coach. https://instagram.com/artieshepherd

Dove Award-winning CCM artist Matthew West has developed a 7-Day Reading Plan for The Overflow Devo on YouVersion. This devotional includes personal accounts from the individuals behind the stories that inspired the songs from Matthew West’s most recent release, “Into the Light.” In response to these commentaries, Matthew West dives into the scriptures and discuss not only the root issues, but also the overarching solution that is evident throughout these individual walks of life: Christ’s salvation-giving love for us.

Most of us can’t make it an hour without some judgment against another person or group.Brimstone invites us into the disruptive beauty found through a ministry of non-judgment.

Do negative emotions threaten to overwhelm you? You can overcome through the power of God’s word! Whether you are struggling with feelings of abandonment, anger, anxiety, doubt, or fear, you will find people to whom you can relate in the book of Psalm. Learn how to work through these emotions so that you can come out on the other side victorious!

This study dives into the tough concepts of what it really looks like to stand with God in our everyday lives. Inspiring and encouraging, this study uses clips from God’s Not Dead 2 to help the reader grasp situations that God could call us to step up in. Every day in life you must ask yourself the question, “Where will you stand?”

Ben-Hur, the fresh imagining of the timeless 1959 classic movie, based on the record-selling book, tells the riveting story of two brothers who become mortal enemies until a chance encounter with Jesus of Nazareth leads them to healing. Ben-Hur is rich with universal Christian themes. This Plan includes video devotionals from several Christian leaders discussing clips from the film, relevant teaching, and supporting Scripture.

Pursue The Passion is a seven-day digital study based on the life of Christ and His Crucifixion. Through film, scripture and discussion questions, it is designed to inspire reflection on our life purpose and how to use our talents to further the Kingdom of God. When we focus on Jesus’ plan for our lives and follow His will, then our purpose becomes more clear. Jesus is the ultimate example of this, and we will see this demonstrated in the film, "The Passion of the Christ" on Blu-rayTM and DVD.

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the consequences of sin, God becomes your Heavenly Father.  As if that weren’t enough, He throws in brothers and sisters to boot, a ready-made family with eternal ties.  However, membership in God’s family is a privilege that comes with responsibility.

F.A.M.I.L.Y. ® = Forget About Me, I Love You!  Join us in this 7 day journey for learning how to "walk in faith" in following Jesus' great commandments; Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind, AND love your neighbor as yourself.  Presented by The Faith and Family Sports Programming Network. Written by Jess Stainbrook. 

Now, more than ever before, the world needs people committed to kindness. This study complements Hal Donaldson's latest book, Your Next 24 Hours , and challenges readers to be a force for good at home, work and in their communities.

It’s said that the average Facebook user has 200 or more “friends.” But can anyone really have 200 real friends? Can anyone really have 20 real friends? Regardless of how many people you have in your world (or your squad) that you can call friends, God has a purpose and goal for each of those relationships to help you accomplish His will.

Without question, what our world needs more than anything else is love. If people loved each other, really loved each other, there would be no more war, crime, abuse, injustice, poverty, hunger, homelessness, deprivation, or immorality. Love is the one ingredient that could revolutionize society. Love is the greatest quality of human life. Love is the supreme quality, the most excellent way for us to live. In this 7-day plan, explore the different aspects of love, including how to love others, remaining in Christ's love, God's agape love for us, and why love is greater than faith and hope. 

In a crowded Christmas season, most of us feel the stress and anxiety of family relationships, financial pressure, hasty decisions, and disappointed expectations. So go ahead. Take a breath. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan and realize the weight we feel may be something God never asked us to carry. How about we let go of the baggage? Let’s travel light.

To love as Christian man there is no better model than the God-Man Jesus. You will discover a whole new way of loving. Written by Stephen Binz based on teachings by Bishop Thomas Olmstead of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

We’re all chasing something. Usually something just out of reach—a better job, a more comfortable home, a perfect family, the approval of others. But isn’t this tiring? Is there a better way? Find out in this new Life.Church Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Chasing Carrots.

Psalm 40 is the good news that God hears our cries and delights to rescue us. In this 7-day reading plan, ask honest questions of yourself and the Bible and learn how to stay faithful to God amidst painful and hard times. Trace the thread of joy and purpose that comes from delighting in the Lord and the healing that only He can bring to His children.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Relationships aren’t perfect! Some days, we find ourselves emotionally bruised and battered by the words and actions of others. And sometimes, we are the ones whose choices inflict deep pain in someone else. This reading plan will help you learn to walk in the freedom of forgiveness, as you study the example of true grace—our Heavenly Father.

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the kingdom of heaven is in fact here?

Love is fundamental to who God is. And that means that God’s children become more loving the better they know and love God. But what does that look like in daily life? Learn the nuts and bolts of how to love others, according to the Bible.

In an age of casual entitlement, God still encourages us to move in the opposite spirit — a spirit of thanksgiving. And while the holiday memorializes a historical event, what God desires is a thankful heart. This seven-day study examines the anatomy of an attitude of gratitude.

In this devotional, we will dig into what Scripture says about love, and I will share my story of discovering God’s love, to the point of forgiving the person who hurt me the most in my life. God desperately wants to show you the depths of His love and the person(s) in your life who you have struggled to love and forgive. Will you let love in?