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Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 40

Rooted & Raised

Raising Children Led by the Spirit

“For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” — Romans 8:14 (NASB 1995)

It’s tempting to rely solely on rules and structure in parenting, but our true hope is in the leading of the Holy Spirit—in our lives and our children’s.

God calls us not to control outcomes, but to cultivate hearts that follow Him. Mothers raising children in Christ must model dependence on the Spirit and teach their children to do the same.

Remind your children they are not alone. If they are in Christ, they are led—daily—by the Spirit of God.

Family Talk:

  • What does it mean to be “led by the Spirit”?
  • How can we practice listening for His direction?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, help me raise children who are sensitive to Your leading. Teach us to listen, follow, and trust You as a family. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 39

Rooted & Raised

The Spirit Who Opens Our Eyes

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NASB 1995)

There is a wisdom that the world celebrates—and then there is the deeper truth that only the Holy Spirit reveals. You’ve been given more than just inspiration or good advice. You’ve been given the Spirit of God, that you might truly know what He has freely given.

The early believers didn’t have commentaries, podcasts, or libraries. They had the Spirit—and that was enough. It still is.

He will teach you the depth of grace, the power of forgiveness, the riches of your inheritance. The Spirit doesn’t just inform. He transforms.

Reflection:
 What worldly voices have you listened to this week? Are you making space to hear the Spirit?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, reveal to me all that the Father has freely given through Christ. Silence the noise of the world and teach me the deeper things of God. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 39

Rooted & Raised

God’s Spirit Helps Me Understand!

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NASB 1995)

Sometimes the world tells us things that sound right… but they aren’t what God says. That’s why God gave us His Spirit—to help us know the truth.

The Holy Spirit helps us understand what God has given us—like Jesus, forgiveness, love, and heaven!

When we believe in Jesus, we don’t have to guess anymore. We can ask the Spirit to show us what’s real and good.

Try This:
 Ask your mom or dad to read a verse with you. Then ask, “Holy Spirit, help me understand!”Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for showing me what God has given. Help me understand what is true. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 39

Rooted & Raised

Learning What God Has Given

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NASB 1995)

The world will try to tell your children who they are, what they need, and what to believe. But they’ve been given something far better—the Spirit of God—who reveals all that the Father has freely given.

This is a comfort to mothers raising children in a noisy world: we are not alone in discipling them. The Spirit guides, convicts, teaches, and reveals truth.

We can parent with peace, knowing He will speak.

Family Talk:

  • What are some things God has given us that the world can’t?
  • How can we invite the Spirit to guide us every day?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, open our hearts to Your truth. Let us walk in the riches God has freely given. Protect our minds from the world’s lies and lead us into truth. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 39

Rooted & Raised

Spirit vs. the World: Who’s Shaping You?

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NASB 1995)

You’re being discipled by something—social media, music, influencers, school… or the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of God wasn’t given to make us “better behaved.” He was given to make us spiritually aware, able to know what God has freely given: grace, purpose, identity, calling.

Don’t settle for shallow. You were made for spiritual depth.

Challenge:
 What “spirit of the world” influences you the most? Choose one thing to fast from today—and ask the Holy Spirit to speak instead.Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, I want to be shaped by You. Teach me to see what God has given me—and help me to let go of anything that drowns You out. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 38

Rooted & Raised

He Teaches, We Remember

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” — John 14:26 (NASB 1995)

You are not left to figure out the Christian life on your own. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit as your Teacher.

When you read Scripture, when you listen to truth, when you need guidance—He is there, faithfully illuminating the words of Christ.

The same Spirit who taught the early believers, guiding them through persecution and temptation, lives in you. He reminds you of what Jesus said… just when you need it most.

Reflection:
 Do you pause and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you when you open the Word?Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for being my Teacher. Bring to my mind all that Jesus said, and help me walk in it. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 38

Rooted & Raised

The Holy Spirit Helps Me Remember!

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” — John 14:26 (NASB 1995)

Have you ever forgotten something important—like where you put your toy or what your mom asked?

The Bible says the Holy Spirit helps us remember the words of Jesus! He teaches us and helps us understand God’s Word.

When you read the Bible or hear a story about Jesus, ask the Holy Spirit to help you remember it later.

Try This:
 Choose a Bible verse and ask the Spirit to help you remember it today.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me understand the Bible. Please teach me and help me remember what Jesus said. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 38

Rooted & Raised

Our Helper and Teacher

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” — John 14:26 (NASB 1995)

As mothers guiding our children through life and Scripture, we don’t always have the perfect words or answers—but the Holy Spirit does.

He was sent by Jesus to teach and remind us of everything He said. That means we can trust Him to help us teach our children too.

Invite Him into your parenting. Into your moments of correction. Into your family conversations about God’s Word.

Family Talk:

  • How can we ask the Holy Spirit to help us understand the Bible?
  • When has He reminded you of something Jesus said?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, be the Teacher in our home. Guide us as we read Scripture and help us remember and obey the words of Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 38

Rooted & Raised

You’ve Got a Teacher Within

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” — John 14:26 (NASB 1995)

No app. No tutor. No seminary degree.
But you have the greatest Teacher—the Holy Spirit.

He doesn’t just teach you about Jesus; He reminds you of what Jesus said, right when you need it. Whether you’re in a difficult moment or answering a friend’s question, He brings truth to the surface.

But to remember, you have to first receive. Open the Word. Ask Him to teach you.

Challenge:
 Before reading your Bible, pray: “Holy Spirit, be my Teacher today.”

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, I need You to teach me. Help me understand truth and remember Jesus’ words when I need them most. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 37

Rooted & Raised

When Words Fail, He Prays

“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)

There are days when you sit in silence—too weary, too overwhelmed, too uncertain to even form the words. But you are not alone.

The Holy Spirit intercedes for you. He lifts your unspoken cries to the Father, perfectly aligned with God’s will.

You don’t have to “pray right.” You just need to draw near. The Spirit meets you there.

Like the early Christian women who gathered in secret, often in fear or loss, your prayer life isn’t measured by eloquence but by dependence.

Reflection:
 What burden are you carrying today that feels too heavy to put into words?Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, help me in my weakness. When I don’t know how to pray, thank You for praying for me. Amen.