Category: Children’s Devotionals

“Seek God’s Kingdom first, and He’ll take care of the rest!”

— Matthew 6:33 (Paraphrased)

👑 God First!

God wants us to think about Him first—before games, snacks, or even school! When we love and obey Him, He promises to help us with everything else we need.

Putting God first makes our hearts happy and strong.

🏛 Back Then…

Even children in the early church were taught to put God first. They prayed, shared what they had, and trusted Him every day.

💡 Think About It:

• What does it mean to “put God first” in your life?
• How can you do that today?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Dear God, I want to think about You first today. Help me choose what makes You smile. Amen.

“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’”

— Matthew 6:31–32 NASB1995

🙅‍♂️ Worry Is Not Your Calling

Jesus calls out something we all do—stress about daily stuff. But then He says, “You don’t need to live like that.”

When your mind spirals, pause. Your Father knows. You’re not forgotten in the chaos. He’s not only aware—He’s present.

🖊 Real Talk:

• Where does worry show up in your life most?
• What would trusting God in that space look like today?

✍️ Prayer:

God, I bring You my stress. You see my heart and know what I need. Help me walk in peace. Amen.

“Look at the flowers! They don’t work, but God gives them beautiful clothes!”

— Matthew 6:28–30 (Paraphrased)

🌼 God Dresses the Flowers!

Jesus tells us to look at the flowers. They don’t do chores or go to work, but God still makes them look amazing! That’s how much He loves them—and how much more He loves you.

You are more special to God than flowers. He promises to care for you every day.

🏛 Back Then…

Early Christian families taught their kids that God takes care of the small things and the big things. He still does.

💡 Think About It:

• What do you need today that you can ask God for?
• How has He taken care of you already?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Thank You, God, for always taking care of me. Help me trust You like the flowers do! Amen.

“Can you make your life longer by worrying? No!”

— Matthew 6:27 (Paraphrased)

😊 Worry Can’t Help

Jesus reminds us that worry doesn’t fix anything. It doesn’t make us safer, smarter, or stronger. But prayer does! God wants us to talk to Him instead of getting stuck in fear.

He loves to trade our worries for His peace.

🏛 Long Ago…

Kids in the early Church were taught that worrying couldn’t fix problems—but praying could. They learned to trust God with their day.

💡 Think About It:

• What do I sometimes worry about?
• Can I pray to God when I start to feel afraid?

✨ Let’s Pray:

God, I know worry doesn’t help. Teach me to pray instead and trust You more. Amen.

“Don’t worry about what you will eat or wear. Your life is more important than those things.”

— Matthew 6:25 (Paraphrased)

😊 God Cares for Me

Jesus says we don’t have to worry about food or clothes. God takes care of the birds and flowers—and we are even more special to Him!

When we feel nervous or afraid, we can remember that God loves us and will take care of us.

🏛 Long Ago…

Children in the early Church trusted God even when they didn’t have much. They learned that God’s love was the best treasure of all.

💡 Think About It:

• What do I sometimes worry about?
• Can I pray and ask God to help me trust Him more?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Jesus, help me not to worry. I know You take care of me every day. Amen.

“You can’t serve two bosses. You will love one and not the other. You can’t serve both God and money.”

— Matthew 6:24 (Paraphrased)

🔝 One Boss, One Heart

Jesus says we can only have one Master. That means we choose to follow God first—not toys, not money, not anything else. When we follow God, our hearts stay happy and clean.

He wants all of us, not just a little.

🏛 Long Ago…

Early Christian kids were taught to love God more than things. They learned that the best treasures come from serving Him.

💡 Think About It:

• Is there something I care about more than Jesus?
• How can I show that God is the most important?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Jesus, I want You to be the only one in charge of my heart. Help me to love You most. Amen.

“Your eyes are like a lamp for your body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.”

— Matthew 6:22 (Paraphrased)

👁 Keep Your Eyes on Good Things

Jesus says our eyes are like windows. What we watch or look at can bring in light or darkness. If we look at good things, our hearts will be happy and full of God’s light.

Let’s be careful with what we watch, read, or play with.

🏛 Long Ago…

Children in the early Church were taught to keep their eyes on things that helped them grow in love and truth. They were careful with what they allowed into their hearts.

💡 Think About It:

• What do I look at that fills me with joy or light?
• What should I turn away from to stay close to Jesus?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Jesus, help me look at things that make me more like You. Keep my eyes and heart full of light. Amen.

“Don’t keep treasures just for this world. Store up treasures in heaven!”

— Matthew 6:19–20 (Paraphrased)

🌟 Heavenly Treasure

Jesus wants us to care more about things that last forever—like kindness, love, and helping others—than about toys or money.

When we live like Him, we are saving up treasure that will never break or disappear.

🏛 Long Ago…

Kids in the early Church learned to share and care for others. They were taught that true treasure was found in loving God and doing good.

💡 Think About It:

• What is something I care about too much?
• What is one kind thing I can do today that God sees as treasure?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Jesus, help me care more about loving others than about having things. I want to store up treasure in heaven. Amen.

“When you fast… don’t make it obvious.”

— Matthew 6:16 (Paraphrased)

🔈 Quiet Hunger for God

Fasting is between you and God. It’s not about looking holy—it’s about becoming hungry for the things that last. Jesus says to keep it low-key. No show, no drama. Just focus.

Let fasting be worship, not performance.

🖊 Real Talk:

• Have I ever fasted to look spiritual?
• What would it look like to fast secretly and sincerely?

✨ Try This:

Pick something to fast from—social media, snacks, music—for one day this week. Use the time to pray and read Scripture. Tell no one.

✍️ Prayer:

God, I want more of You. Teach me to fast in a way that pleases You, not people. Amen.