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Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 30

Rooted & Raised

“They Will Testify of Me”

📖 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.”
 —John 15:26 (NKJV)

When the noise of this world rises up and the name of Jesus is mocked or forgotten, there remains a faithful witness who never grows silent:
The Holy Spirit.

Jesus promised that the Spirit would come—and testify.
Not just whisper, not just remind… but testify.

That means the Spirit speaks boldly and clearly about Christ, from within us and through us.
He points to the Son, always.

And that means you, dear sister in Christ, have been given a Helper who lives within you—one who emboldens, teaches, reminds, and strengthens you to do what you could never do alone.

When your heart is weary and your words feel weak,
He is strong.

When fear tempts you to stay silent,
He empowers you to speak truth in love.

The Spirit doesn’t point us to ourselves—He points us to Jesus.
And in doing so, we learn to point others to Him, too.

Reflection Questions:

  • How has the Holy Spirit helped you bear witness to Jesus in your life?
  • Are you listening to His voice or resisting His prompting?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for testifying of Christ and living in me. Help me to yield to Your leading, to open my mouth when You prompt me, and to honor Jesus with my life. May others see Him through me. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 29

Rooted & Raised

“When the World Pushes Back”

📖 “They hated Me without a cause.”
 —John 15:25b (NKJV)

Faithfulness to Christ will not always be met with applause.
In fact, Jesus told us to expect the opposite.

He was hated—without cause.
Not for wrongdoing, but for His righteousness.

In the same way, a family who walks in truth, raises their children in godliness, and rejects cultural compromise will eventually feel resistance.

It may come from extended family, social settings, or even within the church.
But the comfort lies here: we are in good company.

Jesus was rejected first.
And He remained steadfast.

We are not called to stir up conflict, but we are called to stand when it comes—graciously, truthfully, and with unwavering love.

Family Reflection:

  • How has your family experienced resistance for choosing to follow Christ?
  • How can you prepare your children to respond like Jesus did?

Prayer:
 Lord, when the world pushes back against our faith, help us to remember that You were hated without cause. Give our family strength to stand together in truth and grace, just as You did. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 29

Rooted & Raised

“They Hated Me Without a Cause”

📖 “But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’”
 —John 15:25 (NKJV)

There’s a certain sting in being disliked unfairly.
Especially when your heart is pure. When your words are careful. When your motive is love.

And yet, that’s exactly what Jesus endured.

They hated Him—without cause.

No wrongdoing. No offense. Just His presence… His truth… His holiness.

For the faithful woman of God, this reality becomes familiar. You may be judged harshly for your biblical convictions. Dismissed as narrow for honoring God’s Word. Called out for standing firm in grace and truth.

But take heart—you are not being treated differently than your Lord.

His life fulfilled what was written long before: They hated Me without a cause.

And still… He loved.

Still… He gave.

Still… He endured.

So can you.
Through the power of the Spirit, you can keep shining—even when it costs.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever been unfairly judged or hated because of your faith?
  • How does Jesus’ example encourage you to respond?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for showing me how to walk through rejection. When I am misunderstood or opposed, help me remember that You endured it first—without sin, without bitterness, and without backing down. Help me love like You. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 29

Rooted & Raised

“Jesus Was Hated—But He Still Loved”

📖 “They hated Me without a cause.”
 —John 15:25b (NKJV)

Have you ever had someone not like you—and you didn’t even know why?

That can feel confusing and sad.

Jesus felt that too.

People hated Him, even though He never did anything wrong.
He told the truth. He healed the sick. He showed love.
Still, some people were angry with Him… just because He was different.

But do you know what Jesus did?

He kept loving them.

He didn’t fight back. He didn’t stop helping people.
He kept showing God’s love—even to the people who hated Him.

When people treat us badly for being like Jesus, we can remember:
Jesus understands… and He can help us do what’s right.

Think About It:

  • Why do you think some people didn’t like Jesus?
  • What can you do when someone is unkind to you?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for loving people—even when they didn’t love You back. Help me love others like You do, even when it’s hard. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 29

Rooted & Raised

“Unliked for the Right Reasons”

📖 “They hated Me without a cause.”
 —John 15:25b (NKJV)

Let’s be honest—most people want to be liked.
We scroll, post, share, and speak hoping for a good reaction.

But what happens when standing with Jesus makes you stand out—and not in a good way?

Jesus didn’t get canceled because He was rude or reckless.
He was hated for speaking truth, loving purely, and refusing to compromise.

They hated Him without a cause—no valid reason, just discomfort with His light.

That still happens today.

If you’re walking with Christ, you’ll feel it.
People may mock you, misunderstand you, or call your beliefs offensive.
You might even lose followers—or friends.

But you’ll gain something better: a deeper connection with the One who was hated first.

And He never hated back.
He loved. He forgave. He stood firm.

You can too.

Challenge:

  • Are you more concerned with being liked or being faithful?
  • What would it look like to follow Jesus, even when it’s unpopular?

Prayer:
 Lord, help me care more about being true to You than being liked by the world. When people don’t understand, remind me that they didn’t understand You either. Let my life reflect You—no matter the cost. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 28

Rooted & Raised

“A Servant Is Not Greater Than Her Master”

📖 “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…”
 —John 15:20a (NKJV)

There’s a strange comfort in Jesus’ words here—He never promised ease, but He did promise understanding.

When you feel misunderstood for your faith,
When obedience costs you friendships, opportunities, or peace,
When your convictions are mocked,
You are not alone.

Jesus walked this road before you.

He was slandered, hated, misunderstood, rejected… and He never sinned.

If He was treated this way, why would His followers be immune?

You are not greater than your Master—but you are held by Him.
You are not stronger—but you are sustained by His strength.

Following Christ means embracing this: the way of the cross precedes the crown.
But the One who walked before you now walks with you.

Reflection Questions:

  • What persecutions (large or small) have you faced for following Jesus?
  • How does knowing Jesus faced the same help you endure?

Prayer:
 Lord, remind me that I am not greater than You. If You were rejected, I shouldn’t be surprised when I am too. Help me endure with grace, truth, and courage—just like You did. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 28

Rooted & Raised

“Jesus Went First”

📖 “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…”
 —John 15:20a (NKJV)

Have you ever been laughed at for doing the right thing?

Maybe someone didn’t want to play with you because you talked about Jesus, or you wouldn’t join in doing something wrong.

That can feel really hard.

But guess what? Jesus went through it first.

People were mean to Him.
They didn’t believe Him.
They said things that weren’t true.

But He kept obeying God—because He loved His Father and He loved you.

And now, He wants to help you do the same.

Think About It:

  • Can you think of a time when doing the right thing felt hard?
  • What can you remember about Jesus when that happens again?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for going first. You know what it feels like when people are mean or don’t understand. Help me be brave and keep doing what’s right, just like You did. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 28

Rooted & Raised

“This Path Isn’t Popular”

📖 “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…”
 —John 15:20a (NKJV)

Let’s be real—no one likes to be hated.
But Jesus didn’t sugarcoat it:
If you follow Him, people won’t always like it.

You might be left out.
You might be mocked.
You might even be labeled as “judgy” just for standing on truth.

But here’s the truth Jesus wants you to hold onto:

🔹 He was hated too.
 🔹 He never gave up.
 🔹 He promises to walk with you.

When you live like Jesus, you’re going to bump up against a world that doesn’t want Him.
But don’t let that silence your faith or dim your fire.

You’re not living for likes—you’re living for life.
And the One who was persecuted now strengthens you to stand.

Challenge:

  • Where are you tempted to stay silent or hide your faith?
  • What would it look like to choose Jesus over approval this week?

Prayer:
 Jesus, help me remember that following You won’t always be popular, but it will always be worth it. Give me courage to stand, to speak, and to keep walking with You. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 28

Rooted & Raised

“Walking the Road Jesus Walked”

📖 “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…”
 —John 15:20a (NKJV)

The idea of persecution can feel far off—something that happens in other countries or dramatic stories of the past.

But Jesus’ words remind us that opposition comes in many forms.

For a mother training her children in godliness, it may look like being misunderstood by extended family.
It could mean holding firm in truth when the world screams compromise.
It might simply mean being weary, yet still showing up in faithfulness.

Jesus told us this would happen—not to discourage us, but to prepare us.

You are walking a narrow road, one your Savior Himself walked.
And He is not asking you to go anywhere He hasn’t gone first.

Your family’s choice to follow Christ may put you at odds with the world, but it places you firmly in step with the King.

Family Reflection:

  • In what ways do we see “persecution” (large or small) in daily life as believers?
  • How can we encourage one another when walking through it?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for preparing us. When we face opposition, remind us that You faced it first. Let our family walk in Your steps—with courage, love, and unwavering faith. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 27

Rooted & Raised

“Chosen Out of the World”

📖 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
 —John 15:19 (NKJV)

There’s a quiet kind of loneliness that comes with following Christ in a world that does not.

You walk differently.
You think differently.
You choose purity, truth, and love—and sometimes that sets you apart in uncomfortable ways.

But Jesus reminds you why:
“I chose you out of the world.”

You don’t belong to the world anymore.
You were called out of darkness into His marvelous light.
And that calling will, at times, come with opposition.

But it also comes with identity, purpose, and eternal belonging.

Sisters, you were not meant to blend in—you were meant to reflect Christ.

Let your light shine even when the world would rather you stay hidden.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you felt pressure to fit into worldly patterns or values?
  • What does it mean to live as one “chosen out of the world”?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for calling me out of the world and into Your Kingdom. Strengthen me to walk boldly, love deeply, and reflect You even when the world rejects me. Amen.