Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:16

With the rise in popularity of intermittent fasting, has the practice of fasting essentially become a worldly endeavor focused on improved health? In an attempt to answer this question, we will look closer at what Scripture has to say about fasting, what circumstances led God's people into a time of fasting, and what these examples might mean for you and me today in our pursuit of becoming more like Jesus.

Matthew’s Gospel is structured around five discourses, the first being the Sermon on the Mount. More than ethical instruction, the Sermon on the Mount invites us into a new way of being human. This new way of life represents a reversal of typical societal values, encouraging humans to live at the overlap of heaven and earth, organizing their lives around trust in God’s authority and service for the vulnerable.

Lots of people don't eat or give up something and call it a fast. The Bible offers insight into why Christians should fast and how. This seven-day devotional is designed to give you insight into fasting, whether you're fasting as you read it or interested in expanding your understanding of The New Fast.

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. Even though the Bible regularly mentions this practice, many never even consider it. In this reading plan, you will look at biblical examples to discover several ways that fasting can be a powerful discipline in the Christian life. By the end of the week, you will know how and why to fast, even if you don’t have any experience.

In this devotional for men, we will look at how to find God's will, undo some of the myths and misconceptions about discernment, and learn how to lean into Him and His plan for us—written by Dean Brenton of Impactus.

There is only one way to God and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through fasting. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that calls us to deny the desires of our flesh and fill ourselves up with God, His Word, and His presence. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you would walk away understanding the importance of fasting and be equipped with the tools to connect with God through fasting.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' great declaration of what life is like in the Kingdom of Heaven—its principles and values, and what its citizens look like. This week, we will overview His Sermon, exploring what it means to be men of this Kingdom. Written by Chris Walker.

Fasting and solitude aren’t about punishment or withdrawal—they’re about focus and fullness. These disciplines remove the noise so you can hear God more clearly. In the stillness, He strengthens you. In hunger, He satisfies your deepest needs. This week is an invitation to step away from the noise and closer to the heart of God.

This 7-day devotional is a weeklong companion to prayer and fasting that invites silence, surrender, obedience, expectancy, renewal, listening, and waiting. Through Scripture, reflection, and practice, this devotional helps believers release control, hear God’s voice, trust His timing, and experience transformation as His kingdom breaks into everyday life with faith, humility, and Spirit-led hope.

The Spiritual Disciplines are one of the greatest paths to Christlikeness that God has given us. In this 8 day devotional, our goal is to refocus our minds on the Spiritual Disciplines, ultimately reorienting our hearts toward our God.