Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 11:30

In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart, Jesus is the living center who holds all things in the universe together. In these devotionals, Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how being an apprentice to Jesus leads you into becoming more of your true self as you become more like Jesus.

We all know the sting of offense—betrayal, rejection, or words that cut deep. Left unchecked, offense grows into bitterness and steals our joy. In this 5-day plan, Alexandra Hoover invites you into her story and God’s story of healing. Together, you’ll discover how Scripture addresses offense and take steps toward freedom. Find the courage to release what’s been holding you back and step into the abundant life Jesus offers.

Life piles up. Work deadlines, family needs, finances, health struggles, church commitments—before long, it feels like the weight of the world is pressing down. As men, our instinct is to push harder, grit our teeth, and power through. But when we’re overwhelmed, God isn’t asking us to carry more—He’s inviting us to carry it differently. Let’s see what Scripture says about finding peace, strength, and perspective in the middle of the overload.

Anxiety doesn’t “disqualify” us from closeness with God. It can be the catalyst for greater intimacy with him. In taking just a few intentional minutes a day, your soul can transform from a storm of fear, worry, and overwhelm into a sanctuary of God’s powerful peace. You don’t have to stay knotted up in anxiety. The peace you long for is within reach.

“The presence of the Lord is the shelter we need when the situation feels overwhelming. It’s where our souls find rest and safety, even when chaos surrounds us. In Him, we discover a peace that surpasses all understanding, a stillness in the storm.” (Take Shelter In The Person Of Jesus – Elisha Jurgensen)

The holiday grief devotional goes beyond empty platitudes. When someone you love won't be home for Christmas, the holidays magnify your loss. This 5-day devotional meets you in the reality of grief—not where people think you should be. Addressing hard questions: What to do when God feels like the problem? How do you navigate grief? What about anger at God? Just honest Scripture, straight talk, and permission to grieve imperfectly through the hardest season. Based on the Holiday Grief Group by Bobby Bressman "When they wont be home for Christmas."

This world never stops moving. There’s constant pressure to do more and our idea of rest has been interrupted by our busyness. It’s time to renew our souls and seek intimacy with God. In His presence, we’re restored, strengthened, and renewed. True rest is the recharge you need to burn brightly for God, slow your striving, find strength in His stillness, and receive the grace for your pace.

Sometimes the negative feelings we want to ignore are the very ones we need to pay attention to. Why? They’re pointing us to what we really need. They’re the spark that can reignite the fire of purpose and meaning. If you’ve been wrestling with life’s big issues, this plan offers divine wisdom and strength to navigate life’s challenges. No self-help gimmicks—just honest talk and enduring truth.

This plan invites us to see weakness differently. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12, we learn that our vulnerabilities can reveal God’s strength. Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” reminds us that struggles often serve a divine purpose. Rather than viewing weakness as failure, we’re called to see it as a channel for God’s grace. Embracing humility and dependence on Him leads to spiritual growth and a deeper awareness of Christ’s power. As we face our own “thorns,” we can trust in God’s sufficient grace and find peace in knowing He works through our weakness for His glory.

This devotional is part of our Happy Series, created to help you experience deep and lasting joy. If you completed Get Happy, you learned how to break the world’s patterns that steal happiness. In this companion plan, you will discover joy by embracing who God says you are. Over five days, explore identity truths that renew your thinking and restore your happiness. God designed you for joy – let Him show you how happy life can be in Him.