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Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 64

Rooted & Raised

Growing a Christ-Shaped Home

“For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” — Romans 8:29 (NASB 1995)

We aren’t parenting toward perfection—we’re parenting toward Christlikeness.

The Spirit’s goal is to conform each of us to Jesus, and that happens through daily choices, quiet teaching moments, and even discipline.

Let your home be a place where the Potter shapes lives into the image of His Son—gently, lovingly, persistently.

Family Talk:

  • What does it mean to look like Jesus—not on the outside, but on the inside?
  • How is God using our family to help us grow more like Him?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, shape our hearts, not for appearance, but for Christlikeness. Conform this home to reflect Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

The Spirit Behind the Scenes

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NASB 1995)

Not everything feels good. Some things hurt deeply. But behind every thread of our lives, the Spirit is weaving something eternal.

This promise isn’t a cliché—it’s a Spirit-empowered truth. God works all things together for good. The Spirit takes our pain, confusion, joy, and obedience, and arranges them for a purpose far greater than we can imagine.

You don’t have to understand it—you just have to trust the One who does.

Reflection:
 What part of your story do you need to surrender to the Spirit’s work?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, when I don’t see the good, help me trust You are still working. Use my life for God’s glory. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

God Works All Things for Good!

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NASB 1995)

Even when things go wrong, God can use them for something good! That’s a promise!

The Holy Spirit helps us trust that God is making everything fit together—even things that seem hard or sad.

Try This:
 Draw a puzzle with pieces that don’t look like they match—but write “God fits it all together” in the middle!

Prayer:
 God, thank You that You can use everything in my life for good. Help me trust You, even when I don’t understand. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

This Doesn’t Feel Good—But It’s Not the End

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NASB 1995)

Sometimes your life feels like a mess. But God never wastes anything. Not heartbreak, not mistakes, not delays. The Spirit isn’t absent in your chaos—He’s working through it.

You might not see the good now, but He’s building something eternal with every surrendered moment.

Challenge:
 What “unfinished” or painful part of your life can you entrust to God today?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, help me trust You with the parts of my life that don’t make sense yet. I believe You’re working. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

Telling the Story Only God Can Write

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NASB 1995)

Sometimes our children face things that seem unfair, confusing, or painful. And as mothers, we want to fix it. But the Spirit invites us to something better: to trust.

He is working all things—even the hard ones—for good. This doesn’t mean we won’t cry or question, but it means we believe there’s a bigger picture. The Spirit is the Author, and He’s writing a redemptive story.

Family Talk:

  • Can you think of something that seemed bad but turned out for good?
  • How can we trust God when we don’t understand what’s happening?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, remind us that You are always working behind the scenes. Strengthen our family to trust You with every part of our story. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

Perfect Intercession

“And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” — Romans 8:27 (NASB 1995)

There is One who searches your heart, and He fully understands the mind of the Spirit. No confusion. No contradiction. Every prayer the Spirit offers on your behalf is perfectly aligned with God’s will.

Even when you feel out of step with His purpose, the Spirit is already praying you back into rhythm.

You don’t need to know the will of God to pray perfectly—because the Spirit prays perfectly for you.

Reflection:
 Am I trying to control outcomes, or am I trusting the Spirit to intercede in God’s will?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for praying what I cannot and aligning it with what is best. Teach me to trust Your intercession. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

God’s Spirit Prays Just Right!

“And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” — Romans 8:27 (NASB 1995)

Did you know the Holy Spirit always prays the right way? He knows exactly what God wants and what you need.

Even if you don’t understand what’s happening, the Holy Spirit helps by talking to God for you.

Try This:
 Say, “Holy Spirit, I trust You to pray for me!” when you’re feeling confused or worried.

Prayer:
 Thank You, God, that Your Spirit knows what to pray. Help me trust You always. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

Letting the Spirit Guide Our Family’s Prayers

“And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” — Romans 8:27 (NASB 1995)

In our home, we want to pray according to God’s will—but how do we know His will?

The answer: we don’t always. But the Holy Spirit does. He searches our hearts, understands our situations, and intercedes on our behalf in full agreement with the Father.

Teaching our children to trust this brings peace—not only in prayer, but in everyday surrender.

Family Talk:

  • Why is it comforting to know the Holy Spirit always prays the right thing?
  • How can we pray with more trust and less worry?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for knowing both our hearts and God’s will. Let our home be guided by Your perfect prayers. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

When You Don’t Know What to Pray For

“And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” — Romans 8:27 (NASB 1995)

Sometimes we pray and wonder, “Am I even asking the right thing?”

You don’t need to worry. The Holy Spirit intercedes according to God’s will. That means He prays what you need—not just what you want. And the Father, who knows your heart, listens to the Spirit who knows His.

You are not lost in the shuffle. You are known, searched, and prayed for.

Challenge:
 Stop today and say: “Holy Spirit, align my prayers with the Father’s heart.”

Prayer:
 Father, thank You that the Spirit prays in perfect agreement with Your will. I surrender to Your better plan. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 61

Rooted & Raised

He Prays When You Can’t

“In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” — Romans 8:26 (NASB 1995)

Some days the tears fall, but the words don’t. You open your mouth, but there’s no strength to form the prayer. And that’s when the Holy Spirit steps in.

He doesn’t just help you pray. He intercedes for you—groaning, aching, pleading on your behalf with a depth no human language can express.

You’re not alone in prayer. Even your silence is heard because the Spirit is speaking.

Reflection:
 When was the last time you let the Spirit pray through your weakness?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for carrying me when I can’t speak. Teach me to rest in Your prayers. Amen.