Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 6:24

In a world where Christian investors are celebrated for doing good with their money, it’s easy to confuse generosity and obedience. This 5-day devotional challenges faith-driven and impact investors to go deeper: beyond strategy, beyond returns, beyond themselves. Join us to discover the true origins of investing for impact and how to maximize investment returns for the Kingdom. God’s economy may surprise you!

When money feels tight and worry won’t stop, God offers peace. This 5-day plan helps you trade anxiety for trust, discover freedom from financial fear, and remember your worth isn’t what you earn.

Generosity is God's antidote to greed. It's the practice of giving your resources away—not reluctantly or under compulsion, but joyfully and sacrificially—to awaken your heart to the abundance of God's kingdom. This plan, by Practicing the Way and John Mark Comer, features key ideas and practical suggestions for us to integrate generosity into our everyday lives and discover the truth that there is more joy in giving than receiving.

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.

Many believers want more of God, yet feel distant, distracted, or spiritually dry. This 5-day devotional is designed to help you move from casual faith to wholehearted pursuit. Through Scripture, reflection, and practical application, you will learn how to silence the noise, seek God with intention, and experience His presence in deeper ways. God is not hiding, He promises to be found when we seek Him with all our heart. This plan will help you return to that place of hunger, expectation, and intimacy with Him.

We hear a lot about “minimalism” these days. But what does Jesus have to say about owning less? Quite a bit actually. Joshua Becker digs into Scripture to show us that minimalism has been God’s invitation all along because it makes space for more time, more money, more faith, and more spiritual benefits. Discover a deeper joy and richer sense of purpose as you hold onto less and receive even more.

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. 

The four Gospels are filled with demands from Jesus. These demands are Jesus’ way of showing us who He is and what He expects of us. They are not harsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control but loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. This Bible study will guide you through some of these demands, with the ultimate end of glorifying God through obedience to His Son.

Is God only concerned that I “behave correctly?” Am I “white knuckling” my Christian walk – trying hard to “be good?” That’s manipulating my behavior! God has a better plan than doing it the hard way, on my own. He wants to inwardly transform and grow me. In this devotional we will explore how God’s transforming power enables us to live the abundant Christian life.

The entrepreneurial journey is full of seasons. There are times of highs, times of lows, and times for everything in between. In this reading plan, we’ll walk through six seasons of entrepreneurship and see what Scripture has to say about each one. Join us as we turn to God’s Word to learn how to handle starting out, seeking help, seed money, setbacks, successes, and staying steady…

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 six-day devotional provides an alternate approach to the drive of 21st century living. Begin to address this critical challenge which often prohibits focus on God’s timing and desire for living life with six-days-straight in the word and in reflection.

Most of us are worried about something. And many of us are more worried now than we’ve ever been. But worry has been around as long as there have been people. Two thousand years ago, there was so much worry that Jesus addressed it, and He gave us the definitive solution. In this 6–day plan, Andy Stanley looks at what the Bible has to teach us about worry.

Launching a new business takes time, patience, prayer, and planning. Proverbs 21:5 warns, "The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty." In this six-part series, Rick Boxx draws upon his 25+ years of business and consulting experience to lead us down a path that pleases God: Starting a Business God's Way.

Charlie is a fictional character that represents a compilation of many conversations about giving. Charlie is new to trusting Jesus and new to having God speak into his life. Charlie has a mentor helping him in his newfound faith. Join Charlie’s coffee café conversations and see how what was once considered a financial transaction becomes a heart transformation.

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.

We will look at eight economic disasters recorded in the Bible which resulted in severe famine. Famine was an ending – the result of disobedience and sin – and a beginning, a potential turning point toward a better, more faithful future. Financial problems form an opportunity for change and a chance for a new beginning. What can we learn from these economic disasters for our own situation today?

All of us knows someone who lost their faith in God. Maybe that’s even you. We pray that this plan helps you build a foundation with Christ to go the distance and experience the beauty that comes from the highs and the lows when following Jesus.

Each of us has been made on Purpose, and for Purpose. The life you live is no accident, even if you feel that way. God has a great plan for every believer that is ready to be uncovered, so dive into this 6-day Devotional to read & hear more about the amazing plans God has for you. You were 'Made for More'.

Are you overwhelmed by the noise, busyness, and pace of your life? Join Jason Perkins for this six-day plan on Soul Care and learn to tend to the garden of your inner life. Discover what it means to apprentice under the Master, Jesus – not just by believing His teachings, but by living the way He lived. As you adopt His rhythms of rest and relationship and practise His habits of silence, solitude, sabbath, and simplicity, your soul will begin to thrive and bear fruit.

In this plan we look at what we should do when God says no. We know the Lord gives with grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. But at times that is by saying no! Sounds like a paradox? Join us to find out how this is possible.

Many people fill their minds with Bible knowledge and think this builds faith. Yet the Bible says that faith does not come from knowledge alone, but from listening to the word of Christ. This plan helps you discover how to recognize His voice in your heart and how to practice listening to it. Each day includes a short reflection, Bible verses, and practical steps to help you learn to discern God’s voice more clearly.

You have been entrusted with significant resources. Whether through work, inheritance, or opportunity, you now hold more than you need. This reading plan is written for you. It follows the earlier series, More Than Money, which explored faith, stewardship, and impact investing. This series goes further. It asks what obedience to Jesus looks like when investing itself may no longer be the faithful response. These short readings invite honest reflection on giving, surrender, and trust when Jesus’ words challenge modern financial wisdom.