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Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 28

Rooted & Raised

“Walking the Road Jesus Walked”

📖 “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…”
 —John 15:20a (NKJV)

The idea of persecution can feel far off—something that happens in other countries or dramatic stories of the past.

But Jesus’ words remind us that opposition comes in many forms.

For a mother training her children in godliness, it may look like being misunderstood by extended family.
It could mean holding firm in truth when the world screams compromise.
It might simply mean being weary, yet still showing up in faithfulness.

Jesus told us this would happen—not to discourage us, but to prepare us.

You are walking a narrow road, one your Savior Himself walked.
And He is not asking you to go anywhere He hasn’t gone first.

Your family’s choice to follow Christ may put you at odds with the world, but it places you firmly in step with the King.

Family Reflection:

  • In what ways do we see “persecution” (large or small) in daily life as believers?
  • How can we encourage one another when walking through it?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for preparing us. When we face opposition, remind us that You faced it first. Let our family walk in Your steps—with courage, love, and unwavering faith. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 27

Rooted & Raised

“Living Set Apart”

📖 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
 —John 15:19 (NKJV)

Raising children in today’s culture can feel like swimming upstream.

The values of this world are loud, persuasive, and often completely opposite of the Word of God.

But Jesus reminds us—this is to be expected.
He has chosen us—and our children—out of the world.

We no longer belong to the world’s systems, values, or approval.

That means our homes should reflect Kingdom living:

  • Truth over trends
  • Holiness over hype
  • Obedience over opinions

It won’t always be easy, but it’s always worth it.

Take time to remind your children that being different because of Jesus isn’t something to be ashamed of—it’s proof they belong to Someone greater.

Family Reflection:

  • What parts of the world’s values do you see influencing your home?
  • How can you help your children feel confident about being set apart for Christ?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for calling our family out of the world and into Your Kingdom. Help us to live boldly, speak truth with love, and raise children who are not afraid to be different for You. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 27

Rooted & Raised

“You Don’t Belong to the World Anymore”

📖 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
 —John 15:19 (NKJV)

Ever feel like you just don’t fit in?

There’s a reason for that.

Jesus says, “I chose you out of the world.”
 That means you’re not meant to fit in—you’re meant to stand out.

You were created for more than the trends, the parties, the pressure to be liked or go with the crowd.

The world loves its own. But when you live for Christ, you live for a different Kingdom.
A higher calling. A deeper purpose.

And sometimes, that will cost you popularity or approval.

But remember this:
👑 You’ve been chosen.
🔥 You’ve been set apart.
💡 You were made to shine.

Challenge:

  • Where do you feel the tension between your faith and the culture around you?
  • What would it look like to boldly live as someone Jesus chose?

Prayer:
 Lord, thank You for choosing me. Help me stop chasing the world’s approval and start walking fully in the identity You’ve given me. Make me bold, real, and faithful. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 27

Rooted & Raised

“Jesus Chose You”

📖 “…I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
 —John 15:19 (NKJV)

Have you ever played a game where someone picked teams?

It feels so good to be chosen, right?

Well, Jesus says something even more special:
He chose YOU—to be part of His Kingdom.

That means you belong to Him, not the world.
And sometimes, the world won’t like the way you live for Jesus.

But that’s okay.

Because being chosen by Jesus means:

  • You are loved
  • You are never alone
  • You have a forever family in God’s people

So when you feel different for doing what’s right, remember—you’re walking with the One who picked you on His team.

Think About It:

  • What does it mean to belong to Jesus?
  • How can you live like someone who was chosen by Him?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for choosing me to be Yours. Help me live in a way that shows I belong to You, even when it’s hard. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 27

Rooted & Raised

“Chosen Out of the World”

📖 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
 —John 15:19 (NKJV)

There’s a quiet kind of loneliness that comes with following Christ in a world that does not.

You walk differently.
You think differently.
You choose purity, truth, and love—and sometimes that sets you apart in uncomfortable ways.

But Jesus reminds you why:
“I chose you out of the world.”

You don’t belong to the world anymore.
You were called out of darkness into His marvelous light.
And that calling will, at times, come with opposition.

But it also comes with identity, purpose, and eternal belonging.

Sisters, you were not meant to blend in—you were meant to reflect Christ.

Let your light shine even when the world would rather you stay hidden.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you felt pressure to fit into worldly patterns or values?
  • What does it mean to live as one “chosen out of the world”?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for calling me out of the world and into Your Kingdom. Strengthen me to walk boldly, love deeply, and reflect You even when the world rejects me. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 26

Rooted & Raised

“The World Hated Me Before It Hated You”

📖 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.”
 —John 15:18 (NKJV)

Being disliked or misunderstood is never comfortable—especially when you’re trying to walk in love, speak truth, and live in obedience.

But Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat the reality:
“If the world hates you, know that it hated Me first.”

The same world that rejected Christ will resist His likeness in you.
Your life—centered in truth, marked by grace, and led by the Spirit—is a contrast to the world’s darkness. And darkness doesn’t welcome the light.

But don’t lose heart.
Jesus was rejected, mocked, betrayed—and He remained faithful.
So can you.

You were never called to be accepted by the world.
You were called to follow the One who overcame it.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you experienced rejection or resistance because of your faith?
  • How can you respond in a Christlike way when you are misunderstood?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, help me to remember that being rejected by the world is not failure—it’s often confirmation that I belong to You. Give me grace to endure and love well, even when it’s hard. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 25

Rooted & Raised

“Ask in Jesus’ Name”

📖 “…that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
 —John 15:16b (NKJV)

Have you ever asked for something in someone else’s name?

Jesus tells us something special:
We can ask God the Father in His name—because we belong to Him!

That means when we pray, we’re not just hoping.
We’re talking to God as His children, and Jesus is the reason we can come close.

But praying in Jesus’ name doesn’t mean asking for anything we want.
It means praying for what Jesus would want—like love, truth, kindness, and help for others.

When we ask like that, God listens.

Think About It:

  • What’s something good you can ask God for today—in Jesus’ name?
  • Can you pray for someone else today?

Prayer:
 Father, thank You for letting me talk to You. I want to ask for things that make Jesus happy. Help me remember that I can come to You because I belong to Him. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 25

Rooted & Raised

“Whatever You Ask in My Name”

📖 “…that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
 —John 15:16b (NKJV)

Prayer is not wishful thinking. It’s not a ritual.
It’s relationship—rooted in being chosen by Christ and aligned with His purpose.

When Jesus says, “Whatever you ask the Father in My name,” He’s not offering a blank check.
He’s inviting you into intimacy—to ask in line with His will, not your wants.

That means you can pray boldly for what God desires:
– For your children to walk in truth
– For your life to bear eternal fruit
– For strength to endure and love deeply
– For wisdom that honors Him

You are chosen. Appointed. And heard.

Don’t shrink back. Step forward.
The Father loves when His daughters pray in the name of His Son.

Reflection Questions:

  • What prayers have you stopped praying because you forgot your position in Christ?
  • What would change if you prayed in His name, aligned with His heart?

Prayer:
 Father, thank You that I can come to You in Jesus’ name. Help me pray according to Your will and trust that You hear me. Shape my heart so my prayers reflect Your desires. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 25

Rooted & Raised

“Asking in Jesus’ Name”

📖 “…that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
 —John 15:16b (NKJV)

As a mother, prayer can feel both essential and overwhelming.
You pray for protection, for guidance, for your child’s heart to be softened toward the Lord.

Jesus gives us a powerful reminder:
We can ask the Father in His name—and the Father hears.

But praying in Jesus’ name isn’t about attaching His name to our requests.
It’s about coming with a heart that aligns with His character and will.

Teach this in your home:
– We pray because we trust Him.
– We ask in Jesus’ name because we belong to Him.
– We listen for the kind of answers that grow our hearts to be like His.

In your home, cultivate a rhythm of prayer that’s not rushed or routine, but relational and rooted in Christ.

Family Reflection:

  • Do your children understand why we say “in Jesus’ name”?
  • What would change if your family prayers focused more on His will than your wants?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You that we can come to the Father because of You. Teach us as a family to pray with hearts aligned to Yours. Help us to ask, trust, and obey in Your name. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 25

Rooted & Raised

“Praying with Purpose”

📖 “…that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”
 —John 15:16b (NKJV)

You’ve probably heard someone end a prayer with, “In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
But have you ever stopped to ask what that really means?

Jesus wasn’t giving a tagline.
He was teaching us how to pray with purpose and alignment.

To pray in His name means praying in agreement with who He is—His heart, His Word, His will.

It’s not about getting what we want.
It’s about desiring what He wants—and asking boldly for it.

You’re not invisible. You’ve been chosen and appointed.
God isn’t ignoring you. He’s waiting for prayers that come from a heart that’s abiding in Christ.

Challenge:

  • What’s one thing you’ve been praying about that needs to be realigned with Jesus’ heart?
  • Try praying today with more focus on what He desires than what you want.

Prayer:
 Jesus, I don’t want to just pray out of habit. Teach me to ask for things that matter to You. Help me live and pray in a way that honors Your name. Amen.