Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 14:33

Sometimes following God requires stepping out on a word when the wind is against you — and once you take a step of faith you’ve got to fix your focus on what God said instead of what you see. Dive into this practical, 3-day devotional with ELEVATION RHYTHM to learn how to walk on water through any storm!

A 3-day devotional by Danielle Apicella journeying through the importance of trusting in God’s plan for your life. She discusses the fight against anxiety and fear, and choosing to walk forward in your purpose.

Worship leader, songwriter, author, and educator Toni LaShaun Wortherly offers a brief exploration into being chosen by God for His Glory. This devotional plan, and the song of the same title, are written to give hope to those struggling with past failures and present fears and let them know about the promised future they can have with Christ!

In this part of the "Uniqueness of Christ" series, pastor Mark Rae guides us to meditate on Jesus' unique role as Messiah or Anointed One. Multiple passages in the Bible tell us what Jesus and others said about His role and how people reacted to it. How might we best respond to Jesus' unique role?

Have you wondered if faith is merely an emotion or a blind belief? Are you struggling to exercise faith when everything in life seems to be going downhill? If you find yourself pondering these questions or in search of faith amidst darkness, join Lynette Johnson in a three-day devotional ‘Finding Faith’ as she explores the essence of faith and provides practical insights for navigating through life’s uncertainties.

Do you feel called to the writing life? Do you long to make an eternal impact with the words you write? Join us for this three-day plan geared to inspire you to move forward in your writing journey with God.

Discover three essential strategies to safeguard your spiritual journey and prevent a spiritual relapse. Through engaging teachings and reflections rooted in Scripture, explore the significance of putting on the armor of God, prioritizing intimacy with Jesus, and fixing your eyes unwaveringly on Him. Strengthen your faith, deepen your relationship with Christ, and navigate life's challenges with confidence in God's protection and guidance.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the thirteenth part "The Miracles of Jesus." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

God wants every one of us to have a STRONG FAITH—one that not only sees us through the rough times in life but also shapes us and makes us more and more like Christ. Bishop David A. Hadley Sr. reminds us that the bible commands “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was STRONG in FAITH, giving glory to God” (Romans 4:20 KJV)

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, you are probably feeling a lot of emptiness: streets, classrooms, offices, stadiums, supermarket shelves, and even churches are empty. As your emptiness is revealed, make God your refuge and fill up with Christ. Surrender your worries and fears and be filled with real peace.

Do you want to be challenged and motivated to move forward in your walk of faith, leaving sins and snags behind? This plan will show you how to do this. It discusses how the lives of the heroes in the Bible’s “Hall of Faith” persevered through various trials and tribulations. If they succeeded, we can, too.

Have you been praying for a miracle but can’t seem to find evidence of one within reach? In this 4-day devotional by Larry and Tiz Huch, you will learn about the depth and greatness of God’s love that points to His miraculous work in the big and small things of our lives each day. You don’t have to wonder if God is for you—you can know that He is.

Spending time alone with God sounds simple, but a world filled with distractions and demands can make it challenging. For many of us it becomes a to-do list item. If we get to it, we get to it. If we don’t, we don’t. This 4-day plan will help reshape your thoughts on time alone with God and elevate it from the to-do list to the must-do list.

Unexpected challenges and tragedies can cause us to get stuck in a cycle of fear and anxiety. We know God can heal our bodies, but what do we do when we don’t know what needs “fixing”? Thankfully, God’s Word is FULL of truths that lead us to VICTORY in our battle for peace of mind. Let’s start exploring them today!

This four part study guide reflects scenes from the movie 
What Rhymes With Reason. The themes explore Identity, Purpose, Anxiety, and Depression. No matter your age, join us in this journey to encourage more conversations surrounding mental health and faith.

Skydiving, bear wrestling, eating nachos right before riding a roller coaster… All these things require COURAGE! As we live out and share our faith in Jesus, we can find courage in knowing that God is always with us and He is bigger than our problems! Join in to learn how you can grow in courage today!

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This four-day reading plan shows the battles of PEACE versus worry, fear, discord, and self-trust. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of PEACE in our daily lives.

Saint Ignatius (www.PrayAsYouGo.com) believed that God could speak to us just as clearly in our imagination as through our thoughts and our memories. In his Spiritual Exercises he writes of contemplation as a very active way of engaging your feelings, emotions, and senses to place your self in the scene described. Listen to the events of Jesus’ life described in these reflections. Pay attention to the details: sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings of the event. Lose yourself in the story.

Discover more about the power of prayer as you read these 5 reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Loneliness is a human longing, and it its very existence points to something common to us all. This 5-day devotional reading plan is aimed at helping you turn to God—who meets us where we are and draws us to himself.

As a reporter for my college newspaper, I tried out for the #1 football team in the country for a story. When I found my name on the roster, I was shocked, thinking it was a mistake. I realize now it was part of God’s plan. God has a purpose for you too. I pray this reminds you that as we walk in faith, God is always a step ahead.

Author and pastor Debra B. Morton reveals the secret to surviving and even thriving in the midst of setbacks and painful circumstances.

Never underestimate the value of a gift. When we receive something of worth that we didn’t pay for, it is both humbling and exhilarating. The truth is that when we receive the grace of God—either our salvation, His protection and wisdom, or the heavenly rewards yet to come, we ought to be thankful beyond measure. Read what Tony Evans has to say about the magnificent grace of God

God speaks through all kinds of channels. He’s probably speaking to you right now, but you don’t even recognize it’s Him! Every one of us buys into some sort of myth about God’s voice and how to hear it. That’s why each of these devotionals deals with one myth about hearing God. They will help us change how we listen…and then really begin to hear God.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the fourteenth part "The Miracles of Jesus." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.