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Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Kingdom Living Devotional — Day 72

Rooted & Raised

“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

— Matthew 7:19 NASB1995

🔥 Fruitlessness Has Consequences

Jesus doesn’t mince words. A fruitless life isn’t neutral—it’s dangerous. Trees without good fruit aren’t just unproductive; they’re destined for judgment.

This isn’t about perfection, but direction. A life truly rooted in Christ will bear fruit. Not instantly, but inevitably. Let His Spirit cultivate growth in your heart.

🕊 Ante-Nicene Insight:

Early Christians didn’t settle for belief alone. They lived lives of sacrificial love, purity, and holiness—fruit that pointed unmistakably to Christ.

💭 Reflect:

  • Am I making excuses for fruitlessness?
  • What fruit is the Holy Spirit trying to grow in me right now?

✨ Prayer:

Lord, prune away anything unfruitful in me. Let my life glorify You with lasting fruit. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Kids Devotional — Day 72

Rooted & Raised

“If a tree doesn’t make good fruit, it gets chopped down.”

— Matthew 7:19 (Paraphrased)

✂️ Fruit or Firewood?

Jesus says trees that don’t grow good fruit are cut down. That means it matters what kind of life we live! He wants our lives to show love, kindness, and truth.

🌟 Kingdom Tip:

Good choices are like growing good fruit. When we follow Jesus, we grow something beautiful.

💬 Think About It:

  • What good things did you do today?
  • What would Jesus say about your fruit?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Jesus, help me grow strong and kind. I want to be a tree full of Your love. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Kingdom Teen Devotional — Day 72

Rooted & Raised

“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

— Matthew 7:19 NASB1995

🚫 Fruitless Isn’t Harmless

Jesus’ warning hits hard: No fruit = no life. Being a Christian in name only doesn’t cut it. If there’s no growth, no change, no love—it’s not faith, it’s dead weight.

Don’t fear this verse—respond to it. If you belong to Christ, fruit will come. Let Him till the hard ground and nourish what’s weak.

🔎 Real Talk:

  • Are you bearing real fruit—or just wearing a label?
  • What needs to be surrendered for growth?

🙏 Prayer:

God, don’t let me settle for a fruitless life. Shape me into someone who shows You through every part of who I am. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 72

Rooted & Raised

“Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”

— Matthew 7:19 NASB1995

🌱 Raising Fruitful Lives

Mothers, we are gardeners of hearts. This warning from Jesus reminds us: a fruitless life is not a neutral one—it’s one in danger. Our role isn’t to produce fruit in our children, but to cultivate the soil of their hearts and lead them to the true Vine.

Don’t fear this verse—use it to stir urgency and hope. Every moment we point our children to Christ matters.

🗣 Family Conversation:

  • What does it mean to bear fruit?
  • How can we help each other stay connected to Jesus?

👣 Kingdom Practice:

Choose one way this week to help your child walk out their faith—whether in words, forgiveness, or kindness.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, make our home a place of fruitfulness. May we grow in You and teach our children to do the same. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Kingdom Living Devotional — Day 71

Rooted & Raised

“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit.”

— Matthew 7:18 NASB1995

🌳 Fruit Reveals the Root

Jesus speaks plainly: fruit matches the tree. You can’t fake godliness forever. Eventually, what’s growing in the heart will show. Words, attitudes, reactions—they all sprout from what’s rooted inside.

Our lives preach louder than our lips. Are we planted in Christ? Then we will grow in holiness, not perfection—but direction.

🕊 Ante-Nicene Insight:

The early believers knew their witness was seen in action. Their fruit—courage, compassion, endurance—proved their faith was genuine.

💭 Reflect:

  • What kind of fruit is growing in my life?
  • Am I rooted in Jesus or in something else?

✨ Prayer:

Lord, plant me deep in You. Let Your Spirit produce fruit that glorifies You. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Kids Devotional — Day 71

Rooted & Raised

“A good tree gives good fruit. A bad tree gives bad fruit.”

— Matthew 7:18 (Paraphrased)

🍎 Fruit from the Heart

Jesus says we’re like trees. If our hearts are good, we’ll do good things! But if we’re mean or selfish, that shows something is wrong inside.

🌱 Kingdom Tip:

Ask Jesus to help your heart stay soft and full of love. That’s how you grow good fruit!

💬 Think About It:

  • What kind of “fruit” did you show today?
  • Did it help or hurt others?

✨ Let’s Pray:

Jesus, help my heart be like a good tree. I want to grow love, kindness, and truth. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Kingdom Teen Devotional — Day 71

Rooted & Raised

“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit…”

— Matthew 7:18 NASB1995

🌿 What’s Coming Out of You?

Jesus says your life is proof of your source. You can’t live fake forever. Good trees grow good fruit. Bad trees grow drama, lies, selfishness.

Want to know if you’re growing right? Check your reactions, relationships, and choices. Is Christ showing up in them?

🔎 Real Talk:

  • Is your fruit matching your faith?
  • Where do you need to let God prune or replant?

🙏 Prayer:

God, show me what needs to change. Make me a tree that bears real fruit—not just words. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 71

Rooted & Raised

“A good tree cannot produce bad fruit…”

— Matthew 7:18 NASB1995

🌾 Rooting Our Children in Christ

As mothers, we know we can’t force fruit—but we can nourish the root. The condition of the heart shapes the outcome of life. Jesus reminds us that good fruit only comes from a good tree.

Help your children see that faith is more than words; it’s shown in the fruit of their daily lives—respect, love, truthfulness. Model a life rooted in Scripture, and they’ll learn what grows from abiding in Christ.

🗣 Family Conversation:

  • What kind of fruit does our home produce?
  • Are there areas we need to replant or prune?

👣 Kingdom Practice:

Pick one fruit of the Spirit to focus on as a family this week. Encourage each other to grow it through words and actions.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help our family stay rooted in You. May the fruit of our lives bring You glory. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 70

Rooted & Raised

“Beware of the false prophets… you will know them by their fruits.”

— Matthew 7:15–16 NASB1995

🍇 Teaching Discernment to Our Children

As mothers raising older children, we must teach them how to discern truth from deception. The world is full of voices—but not all lead to Christ. Jesus calls us to examine fruit, not follow feelings.

We model discernment by asking, “Does this teaching match God’s Word?” and “Does this person walk in humility, love, and obedience?”

🗣 Family Conversation:

  • How can we tell if someone is teaching truth?
  • What fruit should we look for in ourselves and others?

👣 Kingdom Practice:

Practice testing messages or social media content together. Look at the message and the messenger.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, protect our family from deception. Help us love truth and walk in it. Let our lives produce good fruit that honors You. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Kingdom Teen Devotional — Day 70

Rooted & Raised

“You will know them by their fruits.”

— Matthew 7:15–16 NASB1995

🎭 When Looks Deceive

It’s easy to trust influencers, leaders, even pastors—because they sound good, quote Scripture, or seem sincere. But Jesus says: check the fruit.

Fruit is how they treat people. How they handle sin. Whether they glorify themselves—or God. Don’t be fooled by sheep’s clothing. Look deeper.

🔎 Real Talk:

  • Who do you listen to online or at church?
  • Are their lives marked by Christ or just catchy words?

🙏 Prayer:

God, help me pay attention to the fruit, not just the show. Teach me to discern truth from lies. Amen.