Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:3

I would like to share a thought with you that is fundamental to our lives. It’s from Psalm 1: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.” This verse teaches us about the Christian life, about what it shouldn’t be. But what should it be?

Hopelessness plagues most people at some point or another. It isn't reserved for a select few. Even many of our honored Biblical heroes suffered from a lack of hope from time to time. Tony Evans shares thoughts on how to have hope and overcome despair in this short reading plan. 

“I heard a friend of mine say in his prayer, ‘Lord, if we don’t have a used-to-be story, then we don’t have a changed life.’” I quoted these words in a devotional several years ago and was reminded of them today. Let me share my own used-to-be story and maybe you will connect your own life with it.

How do you choose to live? Where do you hide for safety and trust? I pray these guided biblical meditations will help you decide to live a life surrendered to the protection of God. Choosing to live an abundant life. Choosing to live a life shying away from pride and seeking humility, wanting to share in the sufferings of Christ. Choosing to live for the glory of God!

Praying through scripture is a great way to refresh your prayer life. This 3-day plan centres on God's heart for a hurting world and offers practical ways to pray through His word. 

When the Son of God became a man, the glory of the Father was manifested on Earth. In this devotional, there are principles of life that will help you properly recognize the Son of God, see his strategy for victory, and understand your purpose. The Gospel according to Matthew is filled with spiritual riches that will help you understand the principles of life necessary for a child of God.

"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV) How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

Grieving is not weakness. It’s a necessary step on the road to healing. In this study, you will explore God's Word and reflect on what grieving is, healthy grieving, and when grieving is difficult. This study is part 3 of the Never Alone: Trauma Healing series. While written for the military community, the themes apply to anyone who has experienced intense trials and wants to heal.

This plan will take you on a Biblical journey exploring the truth about Jesus being Perfect!

What did Jesus mean when He said the kingdom of heaven was at hand? In this 3-day devotional by Francis Frangipane, you’ll discover what it looks like for the kingdom of heaven to be at work here in our day and age right now, and how God is calling you to be a part of that.

The Word encourages us to resist every enemy - even when our enemy is ourselves - and teaches us to receive Jesus’ victory in our lives. 

Sometimes life is dark and difficult, leading us to despair. You may wonder, " Why am I here? What’s the point? Why do bad things happen?" When life seems empty and futile, you need to know God understands and has a purpose for you. In this study, you will learn how pain can drive you to make significant changes that can lead to a life full of meaning and hope.

Although we all look different, together we are called as one under Christ. When the parts are strong, the body is strong - the orthopedic industry included! This industry is comprised of many people working together to create restoration for their patients. Each person brings a unique and special talent that without, restoration would not be possible. Let’s celebrate the diversity that God has crafted!

Home can mean different things to different people. For followers of Jesus, this world is not our home. Over these next four days, we will be exploring what it means to live as citizens of Heaven here on earth, preparing for the coming of our King.

Who do you follow? Whether it be an influencer, a musician, or an athlete, we follow people because we want to know what they are doing - we want to feel like we are close to them. In this plan, we will take a hard look at what it means to be a follower of Jesus!

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 4 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also very busy.  Come away for a few moments of rest and worship that will sustain you throughout the merry labors of the season. Based on the book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional , this 5-day devotional reading plan will guide you to receive Jesus’ rest this Christmas by taking moments to remember His goodness, express your neediness, seek His stillness, and trust His faithfulness.

This five day plan walks the believer on God's proven pathway to courage in the shadow of giants.  Courage doesn't happen in a moment.  It is shaped by God and demonstrated in the crisis.

Do you struggle with control, comparison and impossible expectations? Do you always fall short of your standards, yet fear lowering them will mean mediocrity? In this five-day plan, award-winning author Colleen Carroll Campbell shows that the biblical solution to the perfectionist trap is not to squelch our hard-wired desires for excellence but to allow God to purify and redirect them to His dream of perfect for us: freedom in Christ.

Jesus guided his followers on a hike and taught amazing truth about how God designed life to be lived. This Reading Plan includes five topics Jesus discussed: attitude, obedience, Bible, anger, and integrity. Each day includes a passage from the Sermon on the Mount, a devotional thought, and a few questions to consider. Start reading to learn more about Jesus' most famous sermon.

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 twelfth part "The Teachings of Jesus." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Everybody is on a happiness quest. For many, happiness is measured in moments and experiences. It’s an elusive feeling that’s hard to sustain. For the next five days, let’s explore what will truly make you happy. It’s possible you don’t know…or maybe you’ve forgotten.

What is the kingdom of God? How are God's values different than what we experience in our culture? Many people misunderstand what it means to be blessed. The beatitudes are far more than kind sayings describing what your attitude should be. They are radical statements from our Lord who lived them and eventually died because of them. What does it really look like to follow Jesus in our daily lives?

This plan is for those who may be struggling with Mother's Day, due to childlessness.

Everybody needs supernatural spiritual courage to enter the Kingdom of God and to walk by faith. What would your life look like if you learned how to walk in supernatural courage on a daily basis? This reading plan will take you through a journey to explore how supernatural courage is used to access hope, to walk in humility, to persevere, to forgive and to love.