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Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 86

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Check Your Own Work

“But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting, but to himself alone, and not to another.” — Galatians 6:4 (NASB 1995)

Have you ever looked at someone else’s paper to see if you were doing it “right”?

God wants us to check our hearts—not copy others. The Holy Spirit helps us do what’s right, even when no one’s watching.

Try This:
 Ask God to help you obey today, even when others aren’t looking.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, help me do the right thing because it makes You happy—not because others see it. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 86

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Your Faith Isn’t a Competition

“But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting, but to himself alone, and not to another.” — Galatians 6:4 (NASB 1995)

You don’t have to outshine anyone in the kingdom. That’s not the goal.

The Spirit teaches us to examine, not compare. Real maturity isn’t about outperforming others—it’s about obeying Jesus in your lane.

Look at your own walk. Are you being faithful? That’s what matters.

Challenge:
 Unfollow one social media account that fuels unhealthy comparison. Spend that time examining your own walk with God.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, search me. Help me live with honest accountability and a heart that pleases You. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 86

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Examining Ourselves as a Way of Life

“But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting, but to himself alone, and not to another.” — Galatians 6:4 (NASB 1995)

Children learn quickly to look at what others are doing—especially when they feel behind or unnoticed. But the Spirit teaches us to look inward first.

Let’s help our families grow in self-examination, not self-comparison. This trains hearts to care more about obedience than applause.

Faithfulness is measured not by others—but by the Word and the Spirit within.

Family Talk:

  • What does it mean to “examine your own work”?
  • Why is it better than comparing ourselves to others?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, help our family walk in integrity. Teach us to examine our hearts and obey You with joy. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 85

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Don’t Be Too Proud

“For if anyone thinks that he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” — Galatians 6:3 (NASB 1995)

Sometimes we want to do everything ourselves and act like we don’t need help—but God says that’s not wise.

The Holy Spirit helps us remember we need Jesus, and we need others too!

Try This:
 Ask someone for help today—even if you think you can do it alone.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, help me not be proud. I want to listen, ask for help, and learn from others. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 85

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Don’t Fall for the Lie of Self-Importance

“For if anyone thinks that he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” — Galatians 6:3 (NASB 1995)

Thinking you’re better than others isn’t confidence—it’s deception.

The Spirit opens our eyes to see that apart from Christ, we’re not “something”—we’re nothing. That realization doesn’t crush you; it frees you. Because once pride dies, grace can take root.

And that’s where real strength grows.

Challenge:
 Confess one area where pride has blinded you. Ask the Holy Spirit to replace it with humility.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, break any pride that’s hidden in me. Help me see myself rightly—humble, dependent, and loved by You. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 85

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Helping Our Children Understand True Humility

“For if anyone thinks that he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” — Galatians 6:3 (NASB 1995)

Humility isn’t thinking less of ourselves—it’s thinking of ourselves less. And in a world full of “me first” messaging, we need the Spirit’s help to model and teach that.

Children learn humility when they see us serve, confess, ask for help, and encourage others.

The Spirit frees us from the lie that we must be “something”—and reminds us that being in Christ is everything.

Family Talk:

  • Why do we sometimes think we’re better than others?
  • How can we stay humble and remember we need God and each other?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, make our family humble. Keep us from thinking too highly of ourselves, and teach us to love like Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 85

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Empty Pride, Full Deception

“For if anyone thinks that he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” — Galatians 6:3 (NASB 1995)

We live in a culture that celebrates self-promotion, but the Spirit teaches us to walk in humility. Pride isn’t just loud boasting—it’s subtle self-focus. It’s the quiet voice that says, “I’m fine. I’ve got this. I don’t need help.”

But the truth is—we’re nothing apart from Christ. And the Spirit reveals that truth not to shame us, but to free us from the trap of self-deception.

Reflection:
 Am I depending on myself or walking humbly with the Spirit?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, reveal any pride in me. I don’t want to be deceived by self-sufficiency. Make me humble and dependent on You. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 84

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A Spirit-Led Sisterhood

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (NASB 1995)

We were never meant to carry everything alone. The Spirit draws us into community—a place where burdens are shared, tears are witnessed, and love is proven.

Bearing one another’s burdens doesn’t always mean fixing problems. Sometimes it means simply being there—present, prayerful, Spirit-led.

This is how we fulfill the law of Christ: love expressed in action, led by compassion, powered by the Holy Spirit.

Reflection:
 Whose burden have I been avoiding? How might the Spirit want me to come alongside them?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, teach me to walk with others in their pain, not away from it. Help me fulfill Christ’s law through Spirit-filled love. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 84

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Help Carry the Load

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (NASB 1995)

Have you ever helped carry groceries? Or picked up something a friend dropped?

That’s what the Bible means when it says to “bear one another’s burdens.” The Holy Spirit helps us be kind when others are sad, hurt, or in need.

Try This:
 Look for one way to help a friend or family member today.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, show me how to help others when they’re having a hard time. I want to be kind like Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 84

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Teaching Our Children to Carry What Matters

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (NASB 1995)

From spilled toys to broken hearts, our children will see burdens around them. Do they know what to do with them?

Bearing one another’s burdens isn’t about taking over—it’s about coming alongside. The Spirit teaches us to notice, care, pray, and help.

As mothers, we set the example. When we serve in love, they learn what it means to live out the law of Christ.

Family Talk:

  • What are some “burdens” people carry?
  • How can we be a family that helps others carry theirs?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, make our home a place of comfort and strength. Show us how to carry one another’s burdens and love like Jesus. Amen.