Category: Children’s Devotionals

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Make Good Friends”

📖 “A friend loves at all times.”
—Proverbs 17:17a (NKJV)

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Friends are a special gift from God! Good friends make you laugh, help you, and care about you. But sometimes choosing the right friends can be hard. That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you.

He helps you choose friends who are kind.
He helps you stay away from friends who lead you into trouble.
He helps you be a good friend to others.
He helps you forgive and show love when friends make mistakes.
He helps you tell the truth and stand up for what’s right.

The Holy Spirit also teaches you what a real friend looks like—someone who loves like Jesus, tells the truth, and sticks with you.

When you ask Him, “Holy Spirit, help me find good friends,” He will guide your heart and your steps.

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Talk About It:

• What do you think makes someone a good friend?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you be a good friend to others?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me choose good friends and be a friend who shows Your love.
Guide me to people who help me follow Jesus and help me love others well.
Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Tell Others About Jesus”

📖 “You shall be witnesses to Me.”
—Acts 1:8b (NKJV)

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Talking about Jesus can feel exciting, but it can also feel a little scary.

What if people don’t listen? What if they laugh? What if you don’t know what to say?

Jesus knew we would need help, and that’s why He gave us the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit helps you be brave when you share your faith.
He gives you the right words at the right time.
He helps you tell the truth about Jesus with kindness and love.
He helps you live in a way that shows others what Jesus is like.
He reminds you that you don’t have to do it alone—God is with you.

When you talk about Jesus, you are shining His light, and the Holy Spirit helps your light shine bright.

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Talk About It:

• Who is someone you can tell about Jesus?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you share God’s love with them?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me tell others about Jesus. Give me the words to say and the courage I need. Let my life show Your love every day. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Be Brave”

📖 “Be strong and of good courage… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

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Everyone feels scared sometimes—starting something new, talking to someone new,
doing the right thing when no one else is, or facing something that feels big and hard.

But you never face these moments alone. The Holy Spirit helps you be brave.

He reminds you that God is with you.
He helps you stand up for what’s right.
He gives you courage to try new things.
He helps you speak kindly even when you’re nervous.
He fills your heart with peace when fear tries to take over.

Being brave doesn’t mean you stop feeling afraid. It means you trust the Holy Spirit more than your fear. With His help, you can walk into any situation knowing that God is beside you, behind you, before you, and within you.

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Talk About It:

• What is something that feels scary to you?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you be brave in that moment?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me be brave. When I feel scared or unsure, remind me that You are with me. Give me courage to do what is right and trust You every day. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Forgive”

📖 “Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
—Luke 6:37b (NKJV)

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Forgiving someone isn’t always easy. Sometimes people hurt your feelings, break a promise, or do something unkind. When that happens, your heart might feel sad, angry, or upset.

But the Holy Spirit helps you forgive—just like Jesus forgives you.

He softens your heart when you feel mad. He reminds you that everyone makes mistakes.
He helps you let go of anger. He gives you peace when you choose to forgive. He helps you love people—even when they’ve hurt you.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean the hurt didn’t matter. It means you’re trusting God to heal your heart and help the other person too. When you forgive, your heart feels lighter—and the Holy Spirit helps you grow more like Jesus.

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Talk About It:

• Has anyone ever hurt your feelings?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you forgive them?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, please help me forgive others. When my heart feels hurt, make it soft again. Help me let go of anger and choose love like Jesus does. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Be Kind”

📖 “Be kind to one another.”
—Ephesians 4:32a (NKJV)

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Kindness is more than being nice. It means caring about others, sharing, helping, and treating people the way Jesus would.

But sometimes being kind can feel hard—when someone is unkind to you, when you’re tired, or when you want things your own way.

That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you be kind.

He reminds you to speak gently instead of shouting.
He helps you share even when you don’t feel like sharing.
He helps you forgive quickly instead of staying upset.
He shows you how to care for others the way Jesus cares for you.

When you listen to the Holy Spirit, kindness starts to grow in your heart—and people around you can see it!

Kindness is one of the beautiful fruits the Spirit grows in your life.

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Talk About It:

• What is one way you can show kindness to someone today?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you be kind in hard moments?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, please help me be kind today. Grow kindness in my heart and help me show love to others like Jesus does. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Be Patient”

📖 “The fruit of the Spirit is… longsuffering.”
—Galatians 5:22 (NKJV)

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Being patient can be hard—waiting your turn, waiting for answers, waiting when you really want something right now.

But God knows patience is something we all need help with, and that’s why the Holy Spirit is here.

The Holy Spirit grows patience in your heart.
He helps you stay calm when things take longer than you like.
He helps you wait without complaining.
He helps you choose kindness even when you feel frustrated.
He reminds you that God has good timing and you can trust Him.

Patience doesn’t show up all at once—it grows. And every time you choose to wait with a good attitude, the Holy Spirit is helping you become more like Jesus.

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Talk About It:

• What is the hardest thing for you to wait for?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you be patient this week?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, please help me be patient. When I have to wait, help me stay calm and kind.
Grow patience in my heart every day. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Comforts Me When I’m Sad”

📖 “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”
—John 14:16 (NKJV)

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Everyone feels sad sometimes. Maybe a friend hurt your feelings, or someone you love is far away, or you had a hard day and don’t really understand why you feel upset.

When you are sad, the Holy Spirit is your Comforter.

He stays close to your heart.
He reminds you that God loves you.
He helps you feel safe and cared for.
He brings peace to your thoughts and calm to your feelings.
And He reminds you of God’s promises when you need hope.

You don’t have to pretend to be happy when you’re not. God sees every tear, and the Holy Spirit comforts you through every moment.

Whenever you feel sad, you can whisper, “Holy Spirit, please comfort me,” and He will be right there with you—loving you, helping you, and giving you peace.

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Talk About It:

• What makes you feel sad sometimes?
• How can the Holy Spirit comfort you when you’re hurting?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for comforting me when I feel sad. Please help my heart feel peaceful and remind me that God is always with me. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Do What’s Right”

📖 “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes.”
—Ezekiel 36:27a (NKJV)

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Sometimes doing the right thing is hard. You might feel tempted to lie, argue, be unkind, or choose something you know is wrong. Even when you want to obey God, you may feel your heart pulling the other direction.

But the Holy Spirit lives inside you to help you obey God.

He reminds you of what Jesus teaches.
He helps you choose kindness instead of anger.
He gives you strength to tell the truth when it’s scary.
He helps you apologize when you’ve done something wrong.
He guides you to choices that honor God.

You’re not expected to be perfect, and you don’t obey by your own power. It is the Holy Spirit who helps your heart want what God wants.

Every time you listen to His gentle voice, you grow a little more like Jesus.

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Talk About It:

• What’s something that feels hard for you to do the right way?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you this week?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me do what is right. Give me strength to obey God and help my heart want what You want. Please guide my choices today. Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Understand the Bible”

📖 “He will teach you all things.”
—John 14:26b (NKJV)

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The Bible is God’s special book, but sometimes it can feel hard to understand.
That’s why Jesus gave you the Holy Spirit—He is your Teacher.

The Holy Spirit helps you understand what God is saying.
He makes Bible stories come alive.
He shows you what’s right and wrong.
He helps you remember what you read.
And He helps you know how to obey Jesus.

Even grown-ups need the Holy Spirit to understand the Bible! None of us can learn God’s truth without His help.

When you read the Bible or hear a verse in church, you can ask, “Holy Spirit, help me understand this.” And He will.

He loves helping you learn, grow, and know Jesus more.

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Talk About It:

• Do you have a favorite Bible verse or story?
• How can the Holy Spirit help you understand the Bible better?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, please help me understand the Bible.
Teach me what it means and help me obey Jesus.
Thank You for being my Teacher.
Amen.

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Pray”

📖 “The Spirit Himself makes intercession for us.”
—Romans 8:26b (NKJV)

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Sometimes you may not know what to say when you pray. Maybe you feel sad, confused, or unsure how to talk to God. That’s okay—God understands your heart even when you don’t have the right words.

The Holy Spirit helps you pray.

He knows exactly what you’re feeling.
He knows what you need more than you do.
He helps your prayers reach the Father, even when you can’t explain them.

When you sit quietly with God, the Holy Spirit is already working. He comforts you.
He helps you trust God. He lifts your prayers to heaven in the perfect way.

You never have to worry about praying “right.” The Holy Spirit helps you talk to God, and God always listens.

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Talk About It:

• Have you ever felt unsure how to pray?
• How does it feel knowing the Holy Spirit helps your prayers?

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Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me pray.
When I don’t know what to say, please help my heart talk to God.
Thank You for always being with me.
Amen.