Psalm 55:8

It is no secret that the world is broken. Just look around you. But God has set in motion a plan to restore it all -- to bring all creation, including you and me, back into harmony with himself, with each other, and with the whole of his creation.

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 25 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus faces the first of the challenges of the day on the cross. Betrayal by a friend, abandoned by disciples and a rigged trial – because He prayed first.

Many people today experience devastating levels of hurt, loneliness, anxiety, depression, porn use, and other struggles. Through biblical truth and brain science, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett bring you solutions to overcome hurts and struggles, so you start to thrive in life with Jesus and others. This reading plan is based on their new book, Free to Thrive.

What has fear stolen from you or your loved one? Fear is a dream killer, and if left unchecked, it will keep you from walking in your destiny. The Good News is … God, in His word, reveals everything we need to know to totally eradicate fear from our lives. God’s word is like medicine to the soul: apply it liberally, daily until you walk in complete freedom of fear.