Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:18

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.

The Divine Mandate to Be Fruitful is a five-day journey designed to help believers rediscover God’s original intention for their lives: a life that flourishes from the inside out. Rooted in Scripture, this plan explores how fruitfulness begins with the right foundation, grows through abiding in Christ, becomes visible through true discipleship, reflects the character of the Holy Spirit, and is cultivated by His power, not our striving. Whether you feel spiritually stagnant or hungry for deeper growth, this plan guides you into alignment with God’s design so you can live rooted, remaining, and ripe for His glory.

Tired of starting over with weight loss and feeling stuck in shame? This 5-day devotional offers a grace-filled path to food freedom. Explore what Scripture says about identity, self-control, and walking by the Spirit. Instead of another diet, discover lasting transformation that aligns your habits with your faith and helps you seek Christ first—even in your eating.

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 be Disciple Makers. This is the 8th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  The final kingdom teaching spells out the dangers and pitfalls that we must avoid.  We then start to see Kingdom living in action.

This 6-day reading plan is helpful to those who need a light nudge to share the good news and their gifts, those who need a reminder on how to fulfill God’s work, and those who want to start ministering. Need prayer? Call our prayer line at 719.635.1111.

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.

Some choices and decisions catapult our lives in a positive and productive direction. They bring lasting benefits for us and those we love. Bringing His “Sermon on the Mount” to an impactful finish, Jesus highlights just these powerful life principles. He also introduces attitudes of the mind and heart towards us and others that change our perspectives and bring about long-term benefits – for eternity.

Values are important. They affect our decisions and behaviors. In this reading plan, kids will learn about the core values that come from a Biblical worldview. In Lightgliders, we talk about these values all the time because they are life-changing and based on the story of God’s love for us revealed in the Bible.

Do All Roads Lead to God? Universalism vs. Singularity.