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Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Kids Devotional — Day 79

Rooted & Raised

“The rain came, and the wind blew, and the house fell down—because it was built on sand!”

— Matthew 7:26–27 (Paraphrased)

🏖️ Sand or Rock?

Have you ever tried to build a sandcastle too close to the water? What happened?

Jesus said if we hear Him but don’t follow Him, we’re like someone building on sand. But if we do what He says, we’re building on solid rock.

🧠 Think About It:

  • What do you think Jesus wants you to do today?
  • What’s the difference between knowing and doing?

🙏 Let’s Pray:

Jesus, I want to follow You—not just listen. Help me obey You today. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Kingdom Teen Devotional — Day 79

Rooted & Raised

“…and it fell—and great was its fall.”

— Matthew 7:27 NASB1995

📉 When Faith is Just Talk

It’s easy to scroll past truth, hear sermons, nod your head—and do nothing. But Jesus calls that foolishness.

The collapse of a life not built on obedience isn’t always loud. It starts in secret: compromise, distraction, half-hearted devotion.

Don’t wait for the storm to reveal the weakness. Build now. Obey now.

🔍 Think Deep:

  • Am I obeying Christ, or just familiar with His words?
  • What’s one step of obedience I’ve been delaying?

🙏 Prayer:

Jesus, I don’t want to just admire You—I want to follow You. Help me live out Your truth with courage. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Kingdom Family Devotional — Day 79

Rooted & Raised

“…and it fell—and great was its fall.”

— Matthew 7:27 NASB1995

🪨 Living What We Teach

Mothers, children see more than they hear. You may teach Scripture—but do they see you walking it out in the hard places?

The difference between a stable home and one built on sand isn’t how much Scripture is quoted—it’s how much is obeyed in love, patience, and humility.

🪞 Family Talk:

  • Are there places in our home where we hear God’s truth but don’t live it?
  • What’s one act of obedience we can do as a family today?

👣 Practice:

Model repentance and action. If there’s something you’ve left undone before the Lord, confess it and walk it out before your children.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, let our home be built on more than words. Help us live Your Word in action and truth. Amen.

Kingdom Discipleship, Love In Action

Do Not Store Up Treasures on Earth

Rooted & Raised

From the series “The Commands of Christ — Love in Action”

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”
— Matthew 6:19–20, NASB 1995

Love for Christ changes what we value.
It reorders the heart.
It frees us from chasing what cannot last and calls us to invest in what cannot be lost.

Jesus didn’t say, “Give everything away so you’ll be poor.”
He said, “Don’t treasure the temporary.”

Because where your treasure is, your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21).
And Jesus wants your heart.

Earthly treasures fade.
Moths eat, rust corrodes, thieves break in.
The kingdoms of this world will fall, and all that seemed secure will one day vanish.
But those who belong to Christ are called to live for another Kingdom—one that cannot be shaken.

To love Christ is to loosen our grip on this world.
Not because the things of earth are evil, but because they are fleeting.

“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.”
— Colossians 3:2

The early Church lived this out radically.
They weren’t known for wealth or power—but for generosity and simplicity.
They did not store up—they gave freely.
Because they believed Jesus was coming soon, and they longed to be found faithful.

Justin Martyr (c. AD 150):
“We who once valued wealth above all now bring what we have to share… so that none among us may suffer need.”
— First Apology, Ch. 14

Tertullian (c. AD 200):
“What we have is not hoarded in chests, but distributed for the poor… for we know it is better to have treasure in heaven than gold in hand.”
— Apology, Ch. 39

Their hearts were not tied to empires or coin purses.
They lived as strangers and exiles on the earth (Hebrews 11:13).
And the world saw something in them it could not understand:
Contentment. Joy. Eternity in view.

We cannot say we love Christ and still live like the world is our home.
We cannot cling to earthly security and walk in faith.
We cannot hoard what was given to us to bless others.

This doesn’t mean every Christian must take a vow of poverty.
But it does mean every Christian must take a vow of stewardship—a willingness to use every gift, dollar, and possession for the glory of God and the good of His people.

“Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts that do not wear out… an unfailing treasure in heaven.”
— Luke 12:33

This is not loss. It is wisdom.
It is investing in eternity.

To obey this command is to trust God more than money.
It is to live free from the grip of materialism.
And it is to live ready—eyes fixed on a Kingdom that is coming soon.

📚 Sources & References

Do Not Store Up Treasures on Earth

Scripture (NASB 1995):

  • Matthew 6:19–21 – “Do not store up… treasures on earth…”
  • Colossians 3:2 – “Set your mind on the things above…”
  • Luke 12:33 – “Sell your possessions… treasure in heaven.”
  • Hebrews 11:13 – “Strangers and exiles on the earth.”

Ante-Nicene Sources:

  • Justin Martyr, First Apology, Ch. 14.
    “We bring what we have to share… none among us may suffer need.”
    [Available at: EarlyChristianWritings.com or CCEL.org]
  • Tertullian, Apology, Ch. 39.
    “What we have is not hoarded… we know it is better to have treasure in heaven…”
    [Available at: NewAdvent.org]
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Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 He Will Teach You All Things — Day 2

Rooted & Raised

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.”
— John 14:26, NASB1995

The Spirit Makes It Make Sense

Ever opened your Bible and felt… lost?
Jesus knew that would happen. That’s why He promised the Holy Spirit as your Teacher.

He doesn’t just help pastors. He helps you.
He teaches you to discern lies, reveals truth, and makes the words of Jesus come alive. He reminds you what you’ve read when you need it most—before a test, in a hard conversation, when you’re battling temptation.

Don’t just scroll past truth. Ask the Spirit to make it stick.

Reflection:
Do you expect the Spirit to speak when you read Scripture?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, open my eyes to Your Word. Teach me. Correct me. Help me grow. I don’t want to just know things—I want to live like Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 He Will Teach You All Things — Day 2

Rooted & Raised

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.”
— John 14:26, NASB1995

Learning Together by the Spirit

As your child grows, so do their questions—and sometimes your answers feel insufficient. That’s okay.
Jesus sent the Spirit not only to comfort us, but to teach us and our children. He brings clarity, conviction, and remembrance.

Invite the Spirit into your conversations, your quiet times, and even your discipline. Don’t rely on your own wisdom—rely on the One Jesus sent to lead you both.

The same Spirit who moved the early Church empowers your home today.

Discussion Prompt:
Ask your child,

  • What’s something hard to understand about God?
  • Can we ask the Holy Spirit to help us understand it together?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, lead our hearts and minds. Make the Word come alive in our home. Teach us Your truth, and help us remember what Jesus said. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 He Will Teach You All Things — Day 2

Rooted & Raised

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.”
— John 14:26, NASB1995

He Helps You Remember Jesus

The Holy Spirit is like a teacher who lives in your heart.
Have you ever forgotten something important? The Spirit helps you remember what Jesus said—especially when you need to make a good choice or feel afraid.

When you read your Bible or listen at church, He helps you understand. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

He’s always with you—and He’s really good at helping!

Try This:
Before you read or pray, say:
“Holy Spirit, help me understand.”

Prayer:
Thank You, Holy Spirit, for teaching me about Jesus. Help me remember His words and live like Him today. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 He Will Teach You All Things — Day 2

Rooted & Raised

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you.”
— John 14:26, NASB1995

Your Divine Teacher

The Spirit of God isn’t just present—He’s active.
He teaches, illuminates, and reminds us of what Jesus said—right when we need it. When you sit down with your Bible, it’s not just study time; it’s Spirit-led instruction.

You don’t need a theology degree to understand God’s Word. You need the Teacher Jesus promised.
He helps you recall truth in temptation, lifts Scripture from the page into your heart, and whispers gentle conviction when you’ve strayed.

As you walk with Him, you’ll find He never contradicts Jesus—He glorifies Him. Always.

Reflection:
Do you invite the Holy Spirit to teach you when you open the Word?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, I welcome Your voice. Teach me truth and bring to mind the words of Christ. Don’t let me rely on my own understanding. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

😎 The Promise of the Spirit — Day 1

Rooted & Raised

“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever; the Helper is the Spirit of truth…”
— John 14:16–17a, NASB1995

More Than a Feeling
Jesus didn’t say, “Try harder.”
He said, “I will send you the Helper.”

The Holy Spirit isn’t a vibe or a moment of emotion—He is the third Person of the Trinity. Real. Personal. Powerful.
He was there at creation, moved through the prophets, raised Jesus from the dead—and now He lives in you.

When you read Scripture, feel conviction, experience peace in chaos, or speak truth in love—you’re not doing that alone.
He’s training you to walk like Christ in a world that doesn’t.

Reflection:
Do you talk to the Holy Spirit throughout the day—or just during church moments?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, wake me up to Your presence. Be my strength, my reminder, and my guide. Teach me to live like Jesus every day. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 The Promise of the Spirit — Day 1

Rooted & Raised

“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever; the Helper is the Spirit of truth…”
— John 14:16–17a, NASB1995

A Helper for Both of You
When Jesus promised the Holy Spirit, He knew what your children would face—peer pressure, questions, spiritual battles, and seasons of doubt. But He also knew you’d be walking beside them, needing wisdom and strength beyond your own.

The Spirit was not just sent for the apostles. He was sent for you. And for your children.
He helps you disciple in love. He convicts and comforts where your voice can’t reach. He’s not distant—He’s dwelling.

Invite Him into your parenting. Invite Him into their learning. Let the Spirit be a welcome guest—and guide—in your home.

Discussion:
Ask your child:

  • Who helps you most when you’re confused or anxious?
  • Did you know the Holy Spirit helps us on the inside?

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, guide me as I raise this child You’ve entrusted to me. Speak to their heart. Draw them near to You, even when I fall short. Amen.