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Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 84

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Courage to Stand Firm”

📖 “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

Fear is one of the strongest emotions you face as a teen. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection.
Fear of the future. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of standing out. Fear of doing what’s right when no one else is. But God does not want fear to direct your choices.
He wants faith to lead you. And the Holy Spirit gives you courage. Not reckless boldness, not fake confidence, but real, steady courage that comes from God’s presence.

The Holy Spirit gives you courage when:

• you face pressure to compromise
• you stand up for what’s right
• you feel anxious about the future
• you need to say “no” to temptation
• you walk through emotional pain or uncertainty
• you feel alone in your faith
• you face criticism or misunderstanding
• you need wisdom in hard situations

Courage doesn’t mean you never feel afraid. It means fear doesn’t control you.

The Holy Spirit fills your heart with strength, peace, and boldness that do not come from you—they come from Him. And when you choose courage,
you show the world that God is greater than fear.

Talk About It:

  • What fear is trying to control your thoughts right now?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you walk in courage this week?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give me courage. Help me stand strong in my faith,
face challenges with confidence, and trust You when fear tries to take over.
Fill me with boldness, strength, and peace.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 83

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Walk in Self-Control”

📖 “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”
—Proverbs 16:32 (NKJV)

Self-control is essential for a peaceful home. Without it, emotions explode, arguments escalate, and small moments turn into big conflicts. But when the Holy Spirit produces self-control, your home becomes steadier, calmer, and more loving.

Self-control affects everything in family life:

• the way you handle stress
• the way you speak to one another
• the way you react when frustrated
• how conflicts are resolved
• how responsibilities are carried out
• how temptations are handled
• how patience and kindness grow
• how peace is protected

But self-control doesn’t grow by effort alone. It grows as each person in the home listens to the Holy Spirit.

He helps your family pause before reacting, calm down before speaking, use gentle words instead of harsh ones, walk away from anger or temptation, respond with wisdom instead of impulse, choose forgiveness instead of holding on to frustration, make thoughtful choices instead of rushed decisions, and stay steady when emotions run high.

A family guided by the Spirit develops the strength to “rule their spirit”—to control their words, emotions, and actions in ways that honor God. And when even one person in the home walks in Spirit-led self-control, the atmosphere begins to shift toward peace.

Imagine what happens when everyone does.

Talk About It Together:

  • Where do we struggle most with self-control as a family?
  • How can we invite the Holy Spirit into those moments?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help our family walk in self-control. Guide our words, calm our emotions,
and strengthen our hearts to choose what honors You. Teach us to pause, listen, and respond with wisdom. Fill our home with Your peace and Your presence.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 83

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Strengthens My Self-Control”

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
—2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

Self-control is one of the clearest evidences that the Holy Spirit is shaping your life from the inside out. It shows up in moments when no one is watching: in the thoughts you reject,
the words you withhold, the attitudes you surrender, the temptations you refuse, and the decisions you make when emotions pull hard. Self-control is not simply willpower. It is Spirit-empowered discipline rooted in a sound mind and a surrendered heart.

The Holy Spirit strengthens your self-control by helping you pause before reacting, calming your emotions so you can respond wisely, reminding you of Scripture when temptation rises, strengthening your will to resist what is harmful, helping you choose truth over impulse, giving clarity when your thoughts feel scattered, empowering you to break unhealthy patterns, guiding your attitudes and tone in conflict, giving you courage to walk away from sin, and helping you steward your body, time, and responsibilities with discipline.

Self-control protects your relationships. It guards your heart. It preserves your peace.
It keeps your steps aligned with God’s will. It strengthens your witness. It brings stability to your home. And it grows as you walk closely with the Spirit—not by striving harder, but by surrendering deeper.

Let Him strengthen you today in the places where your self-control feels weak.
His power is made perfect in your dependence.

Reflect:

  • Where does self-control feel hardest for you—words, emotions, habits, or thoughts?
  • How is the Holy Spirit inviting you to surrender that area to Him?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, strengthen my self-control. Help me rule my emotions, my words, and my actions. Give me discipline, clarity, and peace. Empower me to resist temptation
and to walk in wisdom, obedience, and grace. Produce in me the self-control that reflects the heart of Jesus.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 83

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Have Self-Control”

📖 “The fruit of the Spirit is… self-control.”
—Galatians 5:22–23 (NKJV)

Self-control means choosing what is right even when you feel like doing something else.

It means:

• stopping yourself before you say something mean
• not grabbing something that isn’t yours
• waiting your turn
• controlling your temper
• making good choices even when you’re upset or excited

But self-control can be really hard. Your feelings can be strong, and sometimes you want to do the wrong thing. That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you.

He reminds you to stop and think before you act.
He helps you calm down when you’re angry.
He helps you walk away from temptation.
He gives you strength to choose right over wrong.
He helps you use gentle words instead of harsh ones.

Self-control grows in your heart as you listen to the Holy Spirit. And every time you choose self-control, you become more like Jesus.

Talk About It:

  • What is hardest for you to control—your words, actions, or emotions?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me have self-control. Help me stop and think before I act, and choose what is right even when it’s hard.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 83

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Control My Thoughts, Words, and Actions”

📖 “He who rules his spirit is better than he who takes a city.”
—Proverbs 16:32 (NKJV)

Self-control is one of the strongest signs of spiritual maturity—and one of the hardest battles you will ever face.

It’s not just about controlling actions. It’s about controlling reactions. Your thoughts.
Your impulses. Your emotions. Your tongue. Your choices in moments when you feel pulled in the wrong direction. And you cannot win this battle alone.

The Holy Spirit empowers you with self-control.

He strengthens you when temptation hits.
He warns you when you’re about to say something you’ll regret.
He helps you pause before reacting out of anger.
He guides you to walk away when sin tries to hook your attention.
He helps you break habits that hold you back.
He guards your mind when thoughts spiral.
He helps you choose wisdom over impulse.
He gives you strength to say no—to sin, to pressure, to your own flesh.

Ruling your spirit—your desires, emotions, and impulses—is real strength. It’s greater than winning arguments, overpowering others, or proving yourself. It’s the quiet, powerful strength of someone walking in step with the Spirit. And every time you choose self-control, you grow stronger in Christ.

Talk About It:

  • Where do you struggle most with self-control—your words, your attitudes, your reactions, or your choices?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you in that exact area this week?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me rule my spirit. Give me strength to control my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Help me pause, think, and choose what honors You. Grow true self-control in me so my life reflects Jesus.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 82

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Forms a Gentle and Quiet Strength Within Me”

📖 “A gentle and quiet spirit… is very precious in the sight of God.”
—1 Peter 3:4 (NKJV)

Gentleness is not weakness. It is not passive. It is not silence. It is not letting people walk over you. Gentleness is Spirit-shaped strength—calm, steady, wise, controlled, compassionate, and deeply rooted in trust. It is the ability to respond with grace instead of reacting with force. It is the strength to stay composed when others are emotional.
It is the maturity to choose your words carefully. It is the humility to listen before speaking. It is the courage to remain peaceful in tense environments. It is the beauty of a heart anchored in God’s presence. This gentleness is something only the Holy Spirit can form within you.

He softens your reactions.
He calms your internal storms.
He helps you release the need to control outcomes.
He teaches you to speak truth with grace.
He gives you compassion for the struggles of others.
He helps you handle conflict with wisdom and self-control.
He shapes your heart so peace becomes your posture,
even in difficult moments.

A gentle spirit is precious to God because it mirrors Jesus—the One who was strong yet tender, firm yet compassionate, bold yet humble, powerful yet gentle.

Let the Spirit form this kind of strength in you—the kind that brings peace into your home, stability into your relationships, and a quiet witness of Christ into every place you walk.

Reflect:

  • Where in your life is God inviting you to respond with gentleness instead of reaction?
  • How can you lean on the Holy Spirit in those moments?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, form gentleness in my heart. Calm my spirit, guide my words, and help me reflect the strength and tenderness of Jesus. Teach me to walk in quiet confidence
and let my presence bring peace to those around me.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 82

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Be Gentle”

📖 “Let your gentleness be known to all.”
—Philippians 4:5a (NKJV)

Being gentle means using soft words, calm actions, and a caring heart. It means treating people kindly, even when you’re upset or things don’t go your way.

Gentleness is not weakness—it’s strength under control. And the Holy Spirit helps you show it.

He helps you speak kindly instead of yelling.
He helps you share instead of grabbing.
He helps you calm down when you feel frustrated.
He helps you treat others with love and respect.
He helps your heart stay soft and caring.

When you choose gentleness, people feel safe and loved around you. Gentleness shows others the kindness of Jesus.

Talk About It:

  • What does being gentle look like in your home or at school?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you be gentle today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, please help me be gentle. Help me use soft words, kind actions,
and a loving heart toward everyone around me.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 82

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Teaches Me Gentleness”

📖 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
—Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV)

Gentleness is one of the most overlooked qualities in today’s culture. People react quickly, speak harshly, and defend themselves loudly. Social media encourages bold opinions but not gentle hearts. Stress makes tempers short. Pressure makes emotions sharp. But the Holy Spirit grows something different in you.

Gentleness isn’t weakness—it’s strength guided by the Spirit. It’s calmness when others panic, kindness when others react, and softness when situations feel tense.

The Holy Spirit helps you walk in gentleness when someone speaks to you with attitude, you feel disrespected, your emotions rise fast, a friend hurts you without realizing it, a sibling or parent reacts harshly, you want to “snap back” or defend yourself strongly, and conflict builds and everyone feels tense.

Gentleness brings peace into situations that could explode. It can stop an argument before it begins. It softens hearts. It reflects maturity. It shows Jesus in a way loudness never can. And the Holy Spirit is the One who empowers it.

He calms your thoughts.
He slows your reactions.
He puts compassion in your heart.
He helps you hear before speaking.
He guides your tone so your words heal instead of hurt.
He makes you strong enough to choose gentleness when your emotions want the opposite.

Gentleness is rare—but with the Spirit, it becomes possible.

Talk About It:

  • When is gentleness hardest for you?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you respond gently in stressful or emotional moments?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, teach me gentleness. Calm my reactions, soften my words, and help me show compassion even when I feel frustrated. Make my heart like Jesus—gentle, patient, and full of grace.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 82

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Show Gentleness”

📖 “Let your gentleness be known to all.”
—Philippians 4:5a (NKJV)

Gentleness changes the atmosphere of a home. It turns arguments into understanding.
It softens hurt feelings. It brings calm into stressful moments. It restores peace where tension once lived. But gentleness doesn’t always come naturally—especially when emotions run high, when schedules feel overwhelming, or when personalities collide.

This is why the Holy Spirit’s work is so important in a family. He helps each member of the home, speak softly instead of harshly, respond calmly instead of reacting in anger, give gentle answers instead of quick, sharp ones, slow down and listen when someone feels upset, show compassion when someone is struggling, keep peace in moments that could turn into conflict, and treat each other with tenderness and respect.

Gentleness doesn’t mean avoiding hard conversations—it means having them with love and wisdom. A gentle family is a strong family. A gentle home is a peaceful home. And the Holy Spirit is the One who makes it possible.

When He is welcomed, your home becomes a place where people feel safe, understood, and deeply loved.

Talk About It Together:

  • When do we struggle the most with gentleness in our home?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help us speak and act with more tenderness?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, fill our home with gentleness. Help us speak softly, listen well,
and treat one another with kindness and care. Guide our reactions, calm our hearts,
and make our home a place of peace and love.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 81

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Strengthens My Faithfulness”

📖 “Your faithfulness endures to all generations.”
—Psalm 119:90 (NKJV)

Faithfulness is one of the quietest but most powerful marks of a Spirit-filled life. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. It’s not celebrated the way achievement or success often are. But faithfulness reflects the very heart of God—steady, trustworthy, unwavering, unchanging.

Faithfulness is seen in the everyday: showing up when it’s hard, honoring your commitments, keeping your word, being dependable in your responsibilities, loving consistently, praying persistently, serving quietly without needing attention, clinging to God when life gets difficult, and persevering when your strength feels small.

But faithfulness is not something you produce by sheer willpower. It is the Holy Spirit who strengthens it within you.

He holds you steady when your emotions shift.
He encourages you when discouragement whispers.
He gives endurance when life demands more than you feel able to give.
He grows integrity in your heart so your “yes” means yes.
He reminds you of God’s perfect faithfulness toward you—
which becomes the foundation of your own.

Faithfulness is beautiful because it blossoms over time. It builds trust. It strengthens relationships. It honors Christ. It impacts the next generation. And it brings peace to your own soul.

Let the Holy Spirit strengthen your faithfulness in your home, your relationships, your calling, your walk with God—and in all the little moments that no one sees but Him.

Reflect:

  • Where do you feel weary or stretched in your faithfulness?
  • How can you rely more fully on the Holy Spirit’s strength instead of your own?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, strengthen my faithfulness. Teach me to honor You in every responsibility, every commitment, and every relationship. Give me endurance when I feel tired and help me stay true to the calling You’ve given me. Let my life reflect the steady faithfulness of God.
Amen.