Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:16

Wanting to start a fast but don't think you have the encouragement or structure to do it alone? Here are a few daily tips that will encourage you, alongside Biblical insights to guide you on the proper way to fast.

Do you feel so busy that you barely have enough time to breathe? You are not alone. The 5-5-5 Method is a simple and practical method that eliminates the excuse that you’re too busy to spend time with God; because even the wealthiest, most influential, time-consumed individuals still have 15 minutes of spare time each day to prioritize what they love. And so do you and your friends. Do you love Jesus enough to spend 15 minutes of your day with Him? Click "Start Plan," then "With Friends," and learn together how to spend time with God!

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.

Biblical fasting is a spiritual discipline that Jesus Himself encouraged while He was on earth. (Matthew 6:17-18) It refers to voluntary abstaining from food and drink for a specific period and for spiritual purposes (humbling yourself to seek God’s face.) (Read Isaiah 58.) We hope that this plan will help you as you plan your prayer and fasting season in 2026 and beyond.

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).

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to being Disciple Makers.  This is the 6th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes the three disciplines of His Kingdom rules.  The three disciplines of Giving, Praying and Fasting are laid out for us.  We also begin the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Kingdom living. 

This week, we will talk about a subject few enjoy bringing up...fasting! Many people believe it is surely good for others, "but not for me." Let's take a look at what the Bible says about fasting and praying. You will discover practical ways on how to start with something Jesus also did a lot!

You raised your hand. You said a prayer, opened your heart to the Gospel for the first time. Maybe you heard the truth for the first time, or maybe you have known it for years and finally decided that it was time to take a step of faith. You are not alone, but NOW WHAT? This is a six-day devotional that will walk you through what to do next.

This study will be a deep dive into The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), one of Jesus' most direct and challenging teachings directed primarily to his disciples. We will ask the Holy Spirit to be our teacher as we read a chapter each day using only the Word as our devotion.

The Bible talks about three eternally steadfast things amongst the shifting sands of society and from age to age - Faith, Love, and Hope. This reading plan is centered around the growth of your faith, the deepening of your love, and the assurance of your hope.