Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:4

The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just a list of teachings–it’s a call to a different kind of life. The way of Jesus can feel backward at first, but it’s actually the path that leads to freedom and true transformation. In this plan, we’ll explore five “opposites” that reveal the values of God’s Kingdom and invite us to follow him more fully.

Have you ever felt ignored, trapped in the shadows, while everyone around you seems to flourish in the spotlight? The truth is, Jesus chose this place too. In this 5-day devotional, we'll discover what it means to walk with Jesus, the Lily of the Valley, who meets us in the low places, the hidden seasons, and the difficult circumstances. If you've ever wondered if your hidden season really matters, this is for you. God sees you. He celebrates you. And right where you are, He is causing something beautiful to blossom.

What does real success look like in God’s kingdom? In this 5-day plan, discover Jesus’ teachings on humility, forgiveness, compassion, and living for God rather than the approval of others.

When your prayers feel weak, God's Word holds powerful promises you can stand on. 💙In this 5-day plan, discover how to pray Scripture back to God with confidence. Each day explores one promise and shows you how to make it personal in prayer. 🙏 Learn to anchor your prayers in God's truth.

Join Pastor Porscha Fryar in this 5-day journey to learning to be okay with not being okay & finding your way back to the well. Sometimes, the refreshment you need to keep going comes first from the posture of awareness. Let’s learn to normalize returning to the well as many times as we need to!

Join Bob Goff in exploring five stories of Jesus healing, teaching, and calling us to deeper surrender. Each story from Scripture reveals a Savior who meets us where we are and stays present with us, even as He shapes our hearts to become more like His.

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).

Have you ever been disappointed with God, or felt like God let things get out of control? Have you ever been afraid to express your disappointments and embrace the faith that you have to the Lord? What if you are carrying things that can be lifted from your shoulders? Hopelessness can take claim in us when disappointments in our lives aren't acknowledged or resolved. In this reading plan you will hear six prayers and reflection from God’s word on the topic of disappointment and how God knows of your suffering.

As a flash of light in darkness, the New Testament blazes hope to a world in sin. Through His sacrificial death, Christ absolves sin and shares His Kingdom - a choice offered to everyone who believes in Him. That choice, once made, mandates obedience to the benchmark lifestyle revealed by Christ in the New Testament. Having 4 parts and 30 lessons, GOD REVEALED is a sequel to GOD’S TOUCHPOINTS, An Old Testament Journey.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' most inspiring and challenging description of the Christian counterculture. John Stott's teaching on this timeless text shows how its value system, ethical standard, religious devotion and network of relationships clearly distinguish it from both the nominal church and the secular world.