Week 1
Weekly Reading Plan
Weekly Summary
Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount with a picture that defines the difference between a life that stands and a life that collapses. The difference is not what we hear but what we build on. Every person builds on something: comfort, control, or Christ. When storms come, what is hidden beneath the surface determines what remains. This week, we learn to dig deep, strengthen what lies below, and build our lives on the firm foundation of obedience to Jesus. Real strength is not found in speed or size but in depth. You do not build depth in a day; you build it daily.
Day 1: The Foundation Beneath It All
Monday, November 3
Read: Matthew 7:24–27, Psalm 18:1–3, 1 Corinthians 3:10–11
Reflect:
Every structure begins with what cannot be seen. Jesus calls the wise builder the one who hears His words and puts them into practice. That means our foundation is not an idea or belief system but a lifestyle of obedience. Paul reminds us that there is only one foundation that will last: Christ Himself. The psalmist calls God his rock, fortress, and deliverer because stability in life is not found in external circumstances but in internal conviction.
Questions:
1. What have you been building your confidence or security on lately?
2. How can you strengthen your foundation through consistent obedience this week?
Day 2: Digging Before You Build
Tuesday, November 4
Read: Luke 6:46–49, Proverbs 12:7, Colossians 2:6–7
Reflect:
In Luke’s version of the story, Jesus adds that the wise builder dug down deep before laying the foundation. Depth is not glamorous work, but it is essential. Digging represents surrender and the removal of layers of pride, fear, and self-reliance that keep us shallow. When our roots grow deep in Christ, we are not easily moved by the winds of culture or the pressure of life.
Questions:
1. What areas of your life need to be “dug up” so God can build something stronger?
2. How has comfort or convenience kept you from developing spiritual depth?
Day 3: When the Storms Come
Wednesday, November 5
Read: James 1:2–4, 1 Peter 1:6–7, John 16:33
Reflect:
Jesus never said storms might come. He said they will. Storms test the strength of our structure and reveal the reality of our faith. James teaches that trials produce perseverance, and perseverance leads to maturity. The same wind that breaks one house proves another. What feels like destruction may actually be construction for a stronger future.
Questions:
1. How has a recent storm revealed something about your foundation?
2. What does it look like to persevere rather than panic when life gets difficult?
Day 4: Building Through Obedience
Thursday, November 6
Read: John 14:21–24, Joshua 1:8, James 1:22–25
Reflect:
Obedience is the bridge between belief and blessing. Jesus said that those who love Him will obey His teaching. Joshua was told to meditate on God’s Word day and night so that his actions would align with God’s commands. James warns that hearing without doing is like looking in a mirror and forgetting who you are. Every act of obedience adds another layer to your foundation.
Questions:
1. What is one area where you know what God wants but have delayed obedience?
2. How could a simple act of obedience this week strengthen your spiritual stability?
Day 5: Building Beyond the Surface
Friday, November 7
Read: Philippians 2:12–13, Hebrews 10:36, 2 Peter 1:5–8
Reflect:
It is easy to focus on what others see, but God looks beyond the surface to what lies beneath. Spiritual endurance is formed through consistency. Paul urges believers to work out their salvation, not work for it, meaning we cooperate with the Spirit in developing character and perseverance. Building beyond the surface means valuing depth over display and substance over speed.
Questions:
1. What are you prioritizing that may not last?
2. How can you develop spiritual consistency in your daily habits?
Day 6: Standing Firm in the Storm
Saturday, November 8
Read: Psalm 62:1–8, Isaiah 28:16, Ephesians 6:10–17
Reflect:
God promises to lay a cornerstone in Zion, a firm and precious foundation that will never fail. Jesus is that cornerstone. When your life aligns with Him, you are unshakable. The pressures of life will come, but you can stand firm by depending on His strength and not your own. The wise do not build taller walls; they build stronger foundations.
Questions:
1. How can you rely on God’s strength instead of your own when challenges arise?
2. What spiritual practices help you remain grounded when life feels unstable?
Day 7: Built to Last
Sunday, November 9
Read: Psalm 127:1, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 4:7–8
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. A lasting life is not measured by what we achieve but by who we become. Paul finished his race with confidence because his faith had a firm foundation. When you build your life on Christ, your work, your influence, and your legacy will stand. You do not build depth in a day. You build it daily.
Questions:
1. What would it look like for you to finish strong, not just start well?
2. In what ways can you build something this week that will last beyond you?
Week 2
Weekly Reading Plan
Weekly Summary
We live in a world where “more” is the measure of success; more money, more followers, more stuff, more influence. Yet Jesus warned that “life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” In Luke 12, He tells the story of a man who mistook increase for security and gained everything except what mattered most. This week invites us to build differently—to trade greed for gratitude, accumulation for contentment, and the pursuit of more for the pursuit of meaning. The myth of more promises life, but always leads to less. True abundance is found in the richness of a surrendered heart.
Day 1: The Lie of More
Monday, November 10
Read: Luke 12:13–21; Proverbs 11:28; Ecclesiastes 5:10
Reflect:
Jesus warns against the deception of abundance. The rich fool believed that more barns, more grain, and more savings would secure his future, but his wealth couldn’t save him when his soul was required that night. We often fall into the same trap, believing peace is one purchase, one promotion, or one pay raise away. But no amount of more can fill a soul designed for God. Contentment begins not when you have everything, but when you realize that in Christ, you already do.
Questions:
1. What are you currently trusting to make you feel secure or satisfied?
2. How can you practice contentment today instead of comparison?
Day 2: The Illusion of Control
Tuesday, November 11
Read: James 4:13–15; Psalm 39:4–7; Matthew 6:25–34
Reflect:
The rich man’s mistake wasn’t that he planned ahead. It was that he planned without God. He talked to himself about himself for himself. When life revolves around “I” and “my,” it becomes small and self-sufficient. Jesus reminds us that control is an illusion. Our peace isn’t found in predicting tomorrow, but in trusting the One who already holds it. The antidote to anxiety is surrender.
Questions:
1. What part of your future are you trying hardest to control?
2. How would your outlook change if you truly trusted God with your timeline?
Day 3: When More Becomes a Master
Wednesday, November 12
Read: Matthew 6:19–24; 1 Timothy 6:6–10; Philippians 4:11–13
Reflect:
We all serve something. Jesus said, “You cannot serve both God and money.” Possessions make fine servants but terrible masters. When “more” becomes the mission, peace becomes the casualty. Greed isn’t about income; it’s about intention. It’s the quiet belief that what I have is never enough. Freedom begins when you decide to stop being owned by what you own.
Questions:
1. Where have possessions or goals begun to master your mood or mindset?
2. How can gratitude reset your priorities today?
Day 4: Rich Toward God
Thursday, November 13
Read: Luke 12:20–21; 2 Corinthians 9:6–11; Proverbs 11:24–25
Reflect:
Jesus called the man in the parable “foolish” not because he was rich, but because he wasn’t rich toward God. Being rich toward God means using what you have for His purpose: your time, your talent, your treasure. Generosity is not subtraction; it’s multiplication in God’s economy. Every time you give, you loosen the grip of greed and strengthen your foundation of faith.
Questions:
1. What would it look like to be “rich toward God” in your finances or relationships?
2. Who could you bless this week through generosity or service?
Day 5: Gratitude Breaks Greed
Friday, November 14
Read: Psalm 103:1–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18; Colossians 3:15–17
Reflect:
Gratitude is the language of the content soul. The more you thank God for what you have, the less you crave what you don’t. Gratitude doesn’t ignore need; it reframes it. When you start counting blessings instead of burdens, peace begins to rise above the noise of “more.” A grateful heart disarms comparison and opens the door to joy.
Questions:
1. What are three blessings you’ve overlooked lately?
2. How does expressing gratitude shift your perspective on “more”?
Day 6: The Burden of Blessings
Saturday, November 15
Read: Deuteronomy 8:10–18; Proverbs 30:7–9; Matthew 19:16–24
Reflect:
The danger of prosperity is forgetting the Provider. Israel struggled with this constantly: once full and satisfied, they drifted from dependence. Blessings can easily become burdens when they lead to pride or apathy. God blesses us not to make us self-sufficient, but to make us generous and faithful stewards. Blessings are safest in open hands.
Questions:
1. How has God blessed you recently, and how can you use that blessing to bless others?
2. Where has comfort dulled your dependence on God?
Day 7: The Secret of Enough
Sunday, November 9
Read: Philippians 4:11–13; Psalm 16:5–11; Hebrews 13:5–6
Paul learned the secret of contentment: Christ is enough. Whether living in plenty or in want, his confidence didn’t come from circumstance but from his connection to Jesus. Contentment isn’t complacency. It’s trust. It’s believing that what God has given is sufficient for what He’s called you to do. When you rest in that truth, you discover that the myth of more has no power over you.
Questions:
1. What does “enough” look like in your life when Christ is at the center?
2. How can you reorient your goals to reflect trust rather than striving?
