Category: Family Devotionals

Short, Scripture-rooted reflections for encouragement and daily growth

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👩‍👧 The Fruit of the Spirit — Day 4

Rooted & Raised

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
— Galatians 5:22–23, NASB1995

Fruit for the Home

The fruit of the Spirit isn’t only for church settings—it’s for the home.
It shows up in how we respond when the day gets hard, when children push limits, and when words are sharp. It shows up in patience at the dinner table and kindness during correction.

We can model the fruit not because we’re strong, but because the Spirit is.

Don’t just teach fruit. Demonstrate it.

Discussion Prompt:
Ask your child:

  • Which “fruit” do you think is easiest for you?
  • Which one do you want the Holy Spirit to grow more?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, let Your fruit be evident in our family. Help me walk in love, speak with gentleness, and correct with self-control. Amen.

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👩‍👧 You Will Receive Power — Day 3

Rooted & Raised

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…”
— Acts 1:8a, NASB1995

Power for Everyday Parenting

The power of the Spirit isn’t just for pulpits—it’s for parenting.
You don’t need to have all the answers or say all the right things. You need to be filled with the Spirit, who gives you wisdom, patience, and courage.

Whether you’re helping with homework, setting boundaries, or praying over your child’s choices, remember: His power is made perfect in your weakness.

Let your life witness of Christ—not by perfection, but by Spirit-empowered love.

Discussion Prompt:
Ask your child:

  • What makes you feel nervous about talking about Jesus?
  • Did you know the Holy Spirit helps us be brave?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help me be a strong and gentle witness to my child. Fill our home with Your power and peace. Amen.

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👩‍👧 Family Devotional (Mothers with Older Children) — Day 80

Rooted & Raised

“When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.”
— Matthew 7:28–29, NASB1995

He Speaks, and We Stand in Awe
Jesus’ words were unlike anything the people had ever heard. They didn’t come with footnotes and commentary—but with authority. As mothers, we aren’t just raising children—we’re discipling future Kingdom citizens. The authority we submit to is the same authority we model.

Talk with your older children today:

  • What part of Jesus’ sermon stood out to them most?
  • What does it mean to live under His Kingship?

Encouragement:
When His words shape your home, His Kingdom touches the next generation.

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for teaching us with clarity and power. Help our family live in submission to Your Word.

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🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 79

Rooted & Raised

“…and it fell—and great was its fall.”

— Matthew 7:27 NASB1995

🪨 Living What We Teach

Mothers, children see more than they hear. You may teach Scripture—but do they see you walking it out in the hard places?

The difference between a stable home and one built on sand isn’t how much Scripture is quoted—it’s how much is obeyed in love, patience, and humility.

🪞 Family Talk:

  • Are there places in our home where we hear God’s truth but don’t live it?
  • What’s one act of obedience we can do as a family today?

👣 Practice:

Model repentance and action. If there’s something you’ve left undone before the Lord, confess it and walk it out before your children.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, let our home be built on more than words. Help us live Your Word in action and truth. Amen.

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🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 78

Rooted & Raised

(Note: There was an error in sequencing the Kingdom Living Devotional Series, an adjustment has been made to add the the last three days of devotions. The Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit series will continue on 6/27)

“…and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.”

— Matthew 7:25 NASB1995

🌊 Weathering Storms Together

Mothers, the storms your home faces may not look like winds and rain—but emotional stress, broken trust, or financial hardship. Christ never promised ease, but He offers endurance.

When your family sees you clinging to Christ in the middle of chaos, they’re learning what it means to stand firm. That’s Kingdom legacy.

🪞 Family Talk:

  • What kind of “storms” has our home faced?
  • How can we stay strong in the Lord during tough times?

👣 Practice:

Choose one verse today that anchors your home. Write it on a card, post it on the wall, and pray it together.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help our family stand when storms hit. Make our home strong in You and unshaken by the winds of this world. Amen.

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👩‍👧 He Will Teach You All Things — Day 2

Rooted & Raised

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.”
— John 14:26, NASB1995

Learning Together by the Spirit

As your child grows, so do their questions—and sometimes your answers feel insufficient. That’s okay.
Jesus sent the Spirit not only to comfort us, but to teach us and our children. He brings clarity, conviction, and remembrance.

Invite the Spirit into your conversations, your quiet times, and even your discipline. Don’t rely on your own wisdom—rely on the One Jesus sent to lead you both.

The same Spirit who moved the early Church empowers your home today.

Discussion Prompt:
Ask your child,

  • What’s something hard to understand about God?
  • Can we ask the Holy Spirit to help us understand it together?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, lead our hearts and minds. Make the Word come alive in our home. Teach us Your truth, and help us remember what Jesus said. Amen.

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👩‍👧 The Promise of the Spirit — Day 1

Rooted & Raised

“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever; the Helper is the Spirit of truth…”
— John 14:16–17a, NASB1995

A Helper for Both of You
When Jesus promised the Holy Spirit, He knew what your children would face—peer pressure, questions, spiritual battles, and seasons of doubt. But He also knew you’d be walking beside them, needing wisdom and strength beyond your own.

The Spirit was not just sent for the apostles. He was sent for you. And for your children.
He helps you disciple in love. He convicts and comforts where your voice can’t reach. He’s not distant—He’s dwelling.

Invite Him into your parenting. Invite Him into their learning. Let the Spirit be a welcome guest—and guide—in your home.

Discussion:
Ask your child:

  • Who helps you most when you’re confused or anxious?
  • Did you know the Holy Spirit helps us on the inside?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, guide me as I raise this child You’ve entrusted to me. Speak to their heart. Draw them near to You, even when I fall short. Amen.

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🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 77

Rooted & Raised

“…is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

— Matthew 7:24 NASB1995

🧱 House on the Rock

Mothers, we are builders—shaping a household one decision at a time. When our lives are anchored in obedience to Christ, we’re not just creating routines, we’re forming a spiritual foundation that our children will stand on.

Teach your children by your example: listening to Jesus and doing what He says brings strength no storm can shake.

🪞 Family Talk:

  • What are some ways we can obey Jesus together as a household?
  • What happens when a home is built on shifting values instead of God’s Word?

👣 Practice:

Make one change in your home today that reflects obedience to Jesus—whether it’s a habit, tone, or decision.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, may we not just hear Your words but obey them. Strengthen our home as we build it on Your truth. Amen.

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🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 76

Rooted & Raised

“I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.”

— Matthew 7:23 NASB1995

🚷 A Warning for All Who Are Watching

Mothers, we shape the spiritual atmosphere of our homes. This verse is a wake-up call—Christ isn’t fooled by religious appearances. If we teach our children about Jesus but fail to live in obedience, we risk showing them a form of godliness without power.

It’s time to walk what we talk.

🪞 Family Talk:

  • Are there any areas where our words and actions don’t match?
  • What does it look like to obey Jesus in our home, even in small things?

👣 Practice:

Model repentance. When you fall short, confess it aloud and invite your children into a life of grace and obedience.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, may our home not just speak of You but live in obedience to You. Guard us from hypocrisy and lead us in truth. Amen.

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🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 75

Rooted & Raised

“Many will say… ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy… cast out demons… perform miracles?'”

— Matthew 7:22 NASB1995

🧺 The Danger of Busy Spiritual Lives

Mothers, it’s easy to be busy with Christian things—teaching Scripture, attending gatherings, managing schedules. But Jesus reminds us that even spiritual activity can become a substitute for spiritual intimacy.

We want our homes to reflect a living relationship with Christ, not just a list of spiritual accomplishments.

🪞 Family Talk:

  • Are we doing things for Jesus, or walking with Him?
  • What habits can we form to grow in knowing Him, not just serving?

👣 Practice:

Establish a short daily family check-in: “How did you talk with Jesus today?”

🙏 Prayer:

Jesus, let our home be marked by nearness to You—not just spiritual busyness. Draw us into true fellowship with You. Amen.