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Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 91

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“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Listen to God”

📖 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
 —John 10:27 (NKJV)

God speaks to His children because He loves them.But listening doesn’t always mean hearing words out loud. Sometimes God speaks softly to your heart.

The Holy Spirit helps you listen to God.

He helps you understand the Bible.
He reminds you of God’s truth during the day.
He helps you feel a gentle nudge when something is right—or wrong.
He helps you pay attention when God wants to teach you something.
He helps you follow Jesus step by step.

Listening to God means paying attention, being still, praying, obeying, and trusting Him. You don’t have to be perfect to listen well. You just need a heart that wants to follow Jesus. And the Holy Spirit helps you do that every day.

Talk About It:

  • When is it easiest for you to listen to God?
  • How can you make time to be quiet and listen today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me listen to God. Teach me to hear His voice and follow Jesus with a willing heart. Thank You for guiding me every day.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 91

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Teaches Me to Hear God’s Voice”

📖 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
 —John 10:27 (NKJV)

One of the biggest questions teens ask is:
How do I know what God wants me to do?
 How do I hear God’s voice?

God does speak—but not usually the way movies or social media portray it. God’s voice is not chaotic. It is not confusing. It is not manipulative. It is not condemning.

The Holy Spirit teaches you how to recognize God’s voice.

He speaks through Scripture.
He brings conviction—not shame.
He gives peace, not pressure.
He aligns with God’s character, not emotions alone.
He guides gently, not forcefully.
He draws you closer to Jesus, not toward sin.

The Holy Spirit helps you hear God when:

• you read the Bible with an open heart
• you pray honestly
• you slow down instead of rushing decisions
• you choose obedience in small things
• you quiet competing voices
• you test thoughts against Scripture
• you listen with humility, not pride

God’s voice becomes clearer the more you learn His Word. The more you walk with Him, the more familiar His voice becomes. And just like any relationship, listening grows with time and trust.

Sometimes God leads with clarity. Sometimes He leads one step at a time. Sometimes He says “wait.” Sometimes He says “no.” Sometimes He redirects you quietly. But the Holy Spirit is always guiding. You are not guessing blindly. You are learning to follow the Shepherd who knows you and loves you.

Talk About It:

  • What voices compete for your attention the most?
  • How can you create more space to listen for God’s guidance?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, teach me to hear God’s voice. Help me recognize truth, reject confusion, and follow Jesus with wisdom and humility. Quiet the noise around me and guide me step by step in Your truth.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 91

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Listen to God”

📖 “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”
 —Hebrews 3:15a (NKJV)

Listening to God is something a family can learn to do together. In a busy home, it’s easy for voices, schedules, opinions, and emotions to compete for attention.  But God desires to guide families—not through confusion or pressure—but through His Spirit. The Holy Spirit helps your family learn how to listen to God.

He teaches your home to slow down.
He brings God’s Word to remembrance.
He helps parents lead with wisdom and humility.
He helps children learn to recognize right from wrong.
He brings unity when decisions need to be made.
He softens hearts when correction is needed.
He creates peace when God is guiding your steps.
He helps your family respond with obedience, not resistance.

Listening to God as a family doesn’t mean everyone hears something different. It means everyone is learning to submit to the same Shepherd.

Families listen to God when they:

  • pray together
  • read Scripture together
  • pause before reacting
  • seek God before making decisions
  • talk through situations with humility
  • test choices against God’s Word
  • choose obedience over convenience

God delights in guiding families who are willing to listen.

When a home learns to hear His voice,  confusion gives way to clarity,  anxiety gives way to peace,  and division gives way to unity. The Holy Spirit faithfully leads a listening family.

Talk About It Together:

  • When does our family need to slow down and listen to God more carefully?
  • How can we make space to hear God through prayer and His Word?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help our family listen to God. Quiet distractions, soften our hearts, and guide our conversations and decisions. Teach us to hear God’s voice through His Word and to respond with obedience, trust, and unity. Lead our home in Your truth and peace.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 90

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Is Always With Me”

📖 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”
 —John 14:16 (NKJV)

There are moments when you feel strong in your faith—and moments when you feel tired, distant, or unsure. There are days when you feel confident—and days when you feel overwhelmed, lonely, or misunderstood. But here is a truth that does not change with your feelings:

the Holy Spirit is always with you.
He does not come and go based on your mood.
He does not leave when you struggle.
He does not abandon you when you doubt.
He does not walk away when you fail.

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would abide with you forever—and He keeps His word.

The Holy Spirit is with you:

• when you feel close to God
• when you feel spiritually dry
• when you’re struggling with temptation
• when you’re walking through anxiety or sadness
• when you don’t know what to pray
• when you’re facing pressure or rejection
• when you feel alone in your faith
• when you need comfort no one else can give
• when you need guidance and don’t know where to turn

He is your Helper. Your Counselor. Your Comforter. Your Guide. Your Advocate.You never walk alone. You never fight alone. You never grow alone.And because the Holy Spirit is with you, you can face tomorrow with courage, walk through challenges with hope, and rest in the assurance that God has not left you. Even in your weakest moments, God is still near.

Talk About It:

  • When do you forget that God is with you?
  • How does knowing the Holy Spirit abides with you forever change how you face hard moments?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for always being with me. Help me remember that I am never alone not in my struggles, not in my doubts, and not in my growth. Give me comfort when I feel overwhelmed, strength when I feel weak, and confidence in knowing that You will never leave me.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 90

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Is Always With Our Family”

📖 “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him.”
 —Psalm 145:18a (NKJV)

Every family walks through seasons of joy and seasons of challenge—moments of laughter and moments of tension, times of clarity and times of uncertainty. Through every season, one truth remains steady: God is with your family.

The Holy Spirit is not a visitor in your home. He is a constant presence. He is with you in ordinary routines and in life-changing moments. He is present in conversations at the table and in prayers whispered late at night. He is near when your family feels united and when it feels stretched. He is present when decisions feel clear and when the way forward feels uncertain.

The Holy Spirit helps your family:

• find peace in stressful moments
• draw closer during difficult seasons
• extend grace when emotions run high
• seek wisdom when decisions are hard
• remember God’s promises together
• restore unity when misunderstandings arise
• trust God even when answers are delayed
• rest in the assurance that you are not alone

A Spirit-filled home is not defined by perfection—it is defined by dependence on God. As your family grows, changes, and moves forward, the Holy Spirit remains faithful—guiding, comforting, correcting, and strengthening. You can rest in this truth together:
God is with you.

Talk About It Together:

  • How has God shown His presence to our family during this season?
  • How can we invite the Holy Spirit to guide our home each day?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for being with our family. Fill our home with Your peace, wisdom, and love. Help us trust God together, walk through every season with faith, and rest in the assurance that You are always near.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 90

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Abides With Me Forever”

📖 “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”
 —1 Corinthians 3:16 (NKJV)

There are seasons when you feel deeply aware of God’s presence—and seasons when you feel quiet, weary, or unseen. But your security does not rest on what you feel. It rests on what God has promised.

The Holy Spirit does not visit you. He dwells in you. He abides when life is steady and when it is unraveling. He remains when faith feels strong and when it feels fragile. He stays when you are confident and when you are unsure. He does not withdraw when you struggle. He does not leave when you are exhausted. He does not abandon you when you fall short. You are never navigating life alone.

The Holy Spirit is with you:

• when you carry responsibilities no one sees
• when you feel emotionally spent
• when prayers feel quiet
• when obedience feels costly
• when grief lingers
• when hope feels thin
• when you are becoming something new
• when you are learning to let go
• when you need strength beyond your own

He is not distant.
He is not passive.
He is not silent.
He comforts.
He convicts.
He guides.
He intercedes.
He strengthens.
He restores.
He remains.

Your life is not sustained by your consistency, your discipline, or your spiritual performance.It is sustained by His presence. And because the Holy Spirit abides in you, you can rest—even while growing, even while healing, even while waiting, even while learning to trust again. This is not the end of the journey. It is a deepening of it.

Reflect:

  • Where do you need to rest in the truth that God is with you right now?
  • What would change if you truly believed you were never alone in this season?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for abiding with me. When I feel weary, remind me You are near. When I feel alone, anchor me in truth. Help me rest—not in my strength, but in Your presence. Teach me to walk with confidence, peace, and humility, knowing that You dwell in me and will never leave.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 90

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Is Always With Me”

📖 “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
 —Hebrews 13:5b (NKJV)

Sometimes you might feel alone— when you’re scared, when you make a mistake, when no one understands how you feel, or when things don’t go the way you hoped.

But God has a wonderful promise for you: you are never alone.

The Holy Spirit is always with you.
He is with you when you wake up.
He is with you when you go to school or play.
He is with you when you feel happy.
He is with you when you feel sad.
He is with you when you pray.
He is with you when you need help.
He is with you even when you mess up.

The Holy Spirit stays with you because God loves you. He helps you, guides you, comforts you, and reminds you that God is near.

No matter where you go or what happens, God is always with you.

Talk About It:

  • When do you feel lonely or afraid?
  • How does knowing the Holy Spirit is always with you help you feel better?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for always being with me. Help me remember that I am never alone
and that God loves me very much.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 89

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Teaches Me Obedience That Flows From Love”

📖 “I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart.”
 —Psalm 40:8 (NKJV)

Obedience can feel heavy when it is misunderstood. Many women carry a quiet burden—trying to do what is right, trying to please God, trying not to fail, trying not to disappoint. But God never intended obedience to be driven by fear, guilt, or pressure.

True obedience is the fruit of love—and the Holy Spirit is the One who forms that love within you. He changes obedience from something you force into something you desire.

The Holy Spirit teaches you obedience by:

• writing God’s Word on your heart
• helping you trust God’s wisdom over your emotions
• showing you that God’s commands are protective, not restrictive
• giving you strength when obedience costs you something
• helping you surrender control when God says “wait”
• softening your heart when correction is needed
• restoring you gently when you fall
• reminding you that God delights in your willingness, not perfection

Obedience becomes lighter when it flows from intimacy. When you know God’s heart, you begin to trust His ways. Sometimes obedience looks like action—speaking truth, setting boundaries, walking away from sin. Sometimes obedience looks like stillness—waiting, remaining faithful, holding your tongue, trusting God in silence. The Holy Spirit walks with you in both. He does not drive you with condemnation. He draws you with love. And as you learn to obey from the heart, you will find that obedience does not shrink your life—
it enlarges it with peace, clarity, and freedom.

Reflect:

  • Where has obedience felt heavy instead of joyful?
  • How is the Holy Spirit inviting you to trust God’s heart more deeply?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, teach me obedience that flows from love. Remove fear, pressure, and striving from my heart. Help me trust God’s ways, delight in His will, and walk in joyful surrender.
When obedience feels costly, give me strength. When I stumble, restore me with grace.
Lead me in obedience that honors Christ and brings peace.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 89

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Obey God”

📖 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
 —John 14:15 (NKJV)

Obeying God means listening to Him and doing what He says. It means choosing what is right, even when it’s hard. Sometimes obeying feels easy—but sometimes it feels tough. That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you obey God.

He reminds you of what God says in the Bible.
He helps you know right from wrong.
He gives you strength to do the right thing.
He helps you obey with a happy heart, not a grumpy one.
He forgives you and helps you try again when you mess up.

God doesn’t ask you to obey Him alone. He gives you the Holy Spirit to help you every step of the way. When you obey God, you show Him that you love Him.

Talk About It:

  • What is one way you can obey God today?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you when obeying feels hard?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me obey God. Teach me what is right and help me do it with a joyful heart. Thank You for helping me every day.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 89

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Obey God From the Heart”

📖 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
 —John 14:15 (NKJV)

Obedience is often misunderstood. It’s not about rules without relationship. It’s not about fear of punishment. It’s not about trying to earn God’s love. Biblical obedience flows from love. And the Holy Spirit is the One who makes that possible.

Obeying God isn’t always easy—especially when:

• God’s commands go against your feelings
• obedience costs you popularity or comfort
• temptation looks appealing
• culture pressures you to compromise
• doing the right thing feels lonely
• God asks you to wait
• you don’t understand why He says no

This is where the Holy Spirit steps in.

He reminds you that God’s commands are good.
He helps you see obedience as protection, not restriction.
He strengthens your will when your flesh wants control.
He convicts your heart gently when you drift.
He gives you power to say no to sin.
He helps you choose obedience even when emotions push back.
He produces a desire to please God—not out of fear, but out of love.

Obedience is not about perfection. You will stumble. You will fail at times.

But the Holy Spirit doesn’t abandon you when you fall—He restores you, teaches you, and helps you grow. As you walk with Him, obedience becomes less about pressure
and more about trust. Less about rules and more about relationship. And over time, you’ll discover that obedience leads to freedom, peace, and life.

Talk About It:

  • What command of God do you find hardest to obey right now?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you obey from love instead of pressure?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me obey God from my heart. Give me a desire to please Him, strength to resist temptation, and humility to listen when You correct me. Teach me that obedience is an act of love and help me walk faithfully with You each day.
Amen.