Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 85

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Share Jesus With Others”

📖 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
—Matthew 5:16 (NKJV)


A family that shares Jesus together becomes a shining light in a world full of darkness.

Sharing Christ isn’t only about speaking—it’s also about how your family lives, loves, forgives, and serves. And the Holy Spirit helps your family shine that light.

He gives courage to speak when opportunities arise.
He helps each member live in a way that reflects Jesus’ love.
He gives wisdom in conversations.
He helps your home become a testimony of God’s goodness.
He opens doors for your family to bless others.
He prepares hearts around you to receive truth.
He turns small acts of kindness into powerful seeds of the gospel.

Your family doesn’t need to be perfect to be a witness. You simply need to walk with the Holy Spirit. Sharing Jesus as a family might look like, praying for neighbors, helping someone in need, showing hospitality, speaking kindly and encouraging others, being peacemakers, praying before meals at restaurants, listening when someone is hurting, giving to those who have less, sharing Scripture or testimony in natural moments, and inviting people to church or a Bible study. Every moment of love becomes a picture of Christ.

The Holy Spirit uses your family—your words, your actions, your example—to draw others closer to Jesus.


Talk About It Together:

  • Who can our family pray for or reach out to this week?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help us be a witness together?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help our family shine the light of Jesus. Give us boldness, compassion, and wisdom to share Your love with others. Open doors for us to encourage, serve, and speak truth. Make our home a place where Your presence is seen and felt
by everyone around us.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 85

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Boldness to Share My Faith”

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power…”
—2 Timothy 1:7a (NKJV)


Talking about Jesus can feel intimidating. You may worry about what people will think,
whether they will judge you, or if you’ll know how to answer their questions. But you are not called to share Jesus in your own strength. You are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit gives you boldness—not rudeness, not pressure, not fearlessness—but Spirit-led confidence rooted in God’s presence.

He helps you speak about Jesus with clarity and love, stand firm when others mock or disagree, live in a way that shows Christ’s character, share your testimony with confidence, answer questions with wisdom, recognize opportunities to speak, show compassion to those who are hurting, resist the fear of rejection, remember Scripture when you need it, and be a faithful witness wherever you are.

Sharing your faith is not about winning arguments.It’s about shining light into someone’s life. Even small conversations, simple acts of kindness, or a few honest words about Jesus can plant seeds the Holy Spirit will grow. When you walk with Him, courage rises, words come, and fear loses its grip.


Talk About It:

  • What keeps you from sharing your faith—fear, uncertainty, pressure, or something else?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you overcome those barriers?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give me boldness to share Jesus. Help me speak with love, wisdom, and courage. Use my life and my words to shine Your light and help others come to know You.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 85

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Tell Others About Jesus”

📖 “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…”
—Acts 1:8a (NKJV)


Talking about Jesus can feel exciting—but sometimes a little scary too.

What if someone doesn’t listen? What if they laugh? What if you don’t know what to say? That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you share Jesus with others.

He gives you courage to speak.
He helps you know what to say.
He reminds you of what you’ve learned from the Bible.
He helps you show God’s love through your actions.
He gives you peace when you feel nervous.
He uses your words to help others learn about Jesus.

You don’t have to be a grown-up to share your faith. Kids can shine the light of Jesus too! And the Holy Spirit helps you every time.


Talk About It:

  • Who is one person you can tell about Jesus this week?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you when you feel nervous?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me share Jesus with others. Give me courage, the right words,
and a loving heart. Thank You for helping me shine Your light.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 85

“The Holy Spirit Empowers Me to Share Christ”

📖 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…”
—Acts 1:8a (NKJV)


Sharing Jesus is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life—but it can also be one of the most intimidating. You may feel afraid of rejection. You may feel unqualified. You may feel unsure of what to say. You may fear conflict, awkward moments, or not knowing enough. But the Holy Spirit is your Helper, your Strength, and your Voice.

He empowers you to be a faithful witness of Christ.
He gives you courage when fear whispers “stay silent.”
He brings Scripture to your mind at the right moment.
He gives you discernment so you speak truth with grace.
He softens someone’s heart before you even open your mouth.
He helps you recognize when to speak and when to listen.
He fills you with compassion for those who are searching.
He prepares divine appointments in your everyday path.
He gives your words power beyond what they could ever have on their own.

You don’t share Jesus alone. You don’t rely on your personality, eloquence, or confidence. You rely on the Spirit of the living God.

Your testimony, your story, your kindness, your boldness—all become instruments in His hands. Sharing Christ is not about perfection. It’s about obedience, willingness, and love. And the Holy Spirit will give you everything you need to be His witness—not only in big moments, but in the quiet, everyday opportunities God places before you.


Reflect:

  • What fear or hesitation do you need to surrender to the Holy Spirit when it comes to sharing Jesus?
  • Who is He placing on your heart to pray for or reach out to?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, empower me to share Christ. Give me boldness, compassion, and wisdom.
Open doors for conversations, and prepare hearts to hear Your truth. Use my life and my words to point people to Jesus.
Amen.

Kingdom Discipleship, Prayer

Christ the Pattern: Suffering and Glory

From the series: Will He Find Faith? — Prayer in the Last Days

Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version®.
Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Christ Went First

Christian endurance is not built on theory, optimism, or resilience of personality. It is built on a Person—Jesus Christ. Scripture never calls believers to endure suffering blindly. It calls us to endure by looking to Him.

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)

Jesus did not endure because suffering was good. He endured because glory was certain. This is the pattern for every believer.


Suffering Before Glory Is God’s Order

One of the great errors of modern Christianity is the expectation of glory without suffering. Scripture teaches the opposite.

After His resurrection, Jesus said plainly:

“Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?”
Luke 24:26 (NKJV)

The word ought matters. Suffering was not accidental—it was necessary, and Peter later applies this same order to believers:

“But may the God of all grace… after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”
1 Peter 5:10 (NKJV)

Not instead of suffering. After suffering.


The Cross Was Shameful—And Public

Jesus’ suffering was not private, dignified, or quiet. It was humiliating, unjust, and visible.

“He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.”
Philippians 2:8 (NKJV)

The cross represented rejection by religious leaders, abandonment by the crowds, misunderstanding by His own disciples.

Yet Scripture says:

“For the joy that was set before Him He endured the cross.”
Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)

The joy was not the suffering.
The joy was what came after.


God Vindicated Christ After Obedience

The cross was not the end of the story.

“Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name.”
Philippians 2:9 (NKJV)

God did not spare His Son suffering—but He vindicated Him afterward. This vindication is the believer’s hope.

Paul states it clearly:

“If indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.”
Romans 8:17 (NKJV)

Suffering with Christ leads to glory with Christ.


Why This Pattern Matters for Endurance

When believers suffer without understanding Christ’s pattern they assume God has abandoned them, they interpret pain as failure, and they grow discouraged or offended. But when suffering is understood through Christ faith deepens, hope remains alive, and endurance becomes meaningful.

Jesus warned His disciples ahead of time:

“These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.”
John 16:1 (NKJV)

Truth prevents stumbling.


Christ Suffers With His People

Christian suffering is never solitary.

Jesus told Saul of Tarsus:

“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
Acts 9:4 (NKJV)

The Church suffers—but Christ identifies so closely with His people that He says He is being persecuted.

This is why Paul later writes:

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings.”
Philippians 3:10 (NKJV)

Suffering is not merely endured.
It is shared.


Glory Is Not Immediate—but It Is Certain

Scripture never promises immediate relief. It promises certain resurrection.

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 (NKJV)

Endurance depends on perspective.

“We do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV)

The believer endures not because suffering is small—but because glory is greater.


Christ’s Pattern Defines Our Hope

Jesus did not avoid suffering. He did not retaliate. He did not compromise.

“Who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return… but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously.”
1 Peter 2:23 (NKJV)

This is the posture believers are called to adopt—especially in hostile times.

Not passivity. Not bitterness.
Trust in God’s final judgment and promised glory.


Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, keep our eyes fixed on You. When suffering comes, remind us that You went before us. Guard us from discouragement and offense. Teach us to endure as You endured—trusting the Father, loving faithfully, and hoping confidently in the glory to come. Strengthen us to follow in Your steps until the day we see You face to face.
Amen.


Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 84

“The Holy Spirit Gives Our Family Courage”

📖 “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you.”
—Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)


Every family faces challenges: big decisions, unexpected changes, stressful moments, emotional struggles, financial pressure, health concerns, spiritual battles.

Fear can sneak into a home quietly—through worry, uncertainty, or the weight of responsibility. But the Holy Spirit gives courage that strengthens the whole family.

He helps your home face challenges together.
He reminds you that God is present in every situation.
He calms fears and brings peace during stressful times.
He gives wisdom when choices feel confusing.
He strengthens relationships so you stand united.
He builds faith that pushes back fear.
He helps each person trust God even when circumstances look uncertain.

A courageous family is not a fearless family. It is a family that chooses trust over worry,
faith over fear, obedience over hesitation, and unity over panic.

Courage grows when the Holy Spirit is welcomed in conversations, decisions, and daily life. He is the One who helps your home walk boldly forward, not because you have everything figured out, but because God is with you.


Talk About It Together:

  • What fear or worry is our family facing right now?
  • How can we invite the Holy Spirit to give us courage as we walk through it?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give our family courage. Help us trust God together and face every challenge with faith and unity. Fill our home with peace, wisdom, and strength. Remind us that You are always with us and that we never have to fear.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 84

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Courage in Every Season”

📖 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
—Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)


There are moments in life that test your courage:

A diagnosis.
A difficult relationship.
A transition you didn’t choose.
A decision that carries weight.
A responsibility that feels heavy.
A future that seems uncertain.
A season where you feel painfully alone.

Fear whispers loudly in these places—whispers of “what if,” whispers of “you can’t,”
whispers of “you’re not enough.”

But the Holy Spirit speaks louder.

He reminds you of God’s presence.
He strengthens your heart.
He fills your soul with peace that doesn’t match your circumstances.
He gives wisdom for steps you don’t know how to take.
He infuses courage where your strength ends.
He helps you walk forward when everything inside you wants to shrink back.

Courage in a woman of God is not loud or forceful. It is steady, confident, rooted in trust.

It is the courage to obey God when you don’t have all the answers.
The courage to stay faithful in a long season of waiting.
The courage to speak truth in love.
The courage to let go when God calls you to surrender.
The courage to stand firm when spiritual battles rise.
The courage to hope again after disappointment.
The courage to believe that God is still writing your story.

This courage is not self-made—it is Spirit-given.

And because the Holy Spirit lives in you, you never face fear alone.


Reflect:

  • Where do you feel fear pressing in the most?
  • How is the Holy Spirit inviting you to walk forward with courage and trust?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give me courage. Silence the voice of fear and strengthen my heart to trust You fully. Guide my steps, calm my emotions, and remind me that You are always with me. Fill me with boldness, wisdom, and peace in every season of life.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 84

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Be Brave”

📖 “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power…”
—2 Timothy 1:7a (NKJV)


Everyone feels scared sometimes—of the dark, of new places, of big changes, or of things they don’t understand. But God doesn’t want fear to control your heart. That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you be brave.

He reminds you that God is always with you.
He helps you trust God when you feel nervous.
He gives you courage to do the right thing.
He helps you speak up when you need to.
He fills your heart with God’s strength instead of fear.

Being brave doesn’t mean you never feel scared. It means you trust God more than your fear. And every time you choose courage, the Holy Spirit is helping you.


Talk About It:

  • What makes you feel afraid sometimes?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you be brave today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me be brave. Give me courage to do what’s right
and trust God when I feel afraid. Thank You for being with me always.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 84

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Courage to Stand Firm”

📖 “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
—Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)


Fear is one of the strongest emotions you face as a teen. Fear of failure. Fear of rejection.
Fear of the future. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of standing out. Fear of doing what’s right when no one else is. But God does not want fear to direct your choices.
He wants faith to lead you. And the Holy Spirit gives you courage. Not reckless boldness, not fake confidence, but real, steady courage that comes from God’s presence.

The Holy Spirit gives you courage when:

• you face pressure to compromise
• you stand up for what’s right
• you feel anxious about the future
• you need to say “no” to temptation
• you walk through emotional pain or uncertainty
• you feel alone in your faith
• you face criticism or misunderstanding
• you need wisdom in hard situations

Courage doesn’t mean you never feel afraid. It means fear doesn’t control you.

The Holy Spirit fills your heart with strength, peace, and boldness that do not come from you—they come from Him. And when you choose courage,
you show the world that God is greater than fear.


Talk About It:

  • What fear is trying to control your thoughts right now?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you walk in courage this week?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, give me courage. Help me stand strong in my faith,
face challenges with confidence, and trust You when fear tries to take over.
Fill me with boldness, strength, and peace.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 83

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Have Self-Control”

📖 “The fruit of the Spirit is… self-control.”
—Galatians 5:22–23 (NKJV)


Self-control means choosing what is right even when you feel like doing something else.

It means:

• stopping yourself before you say something mean
• not grabbing something that isn’t yours
• waiting your turn
• controlling your temper
• making good choices even when you’re upset or excited

But self-control can be really hard. Your feelings can be strong, and sometimes you want to do the wrong thing. That’s why the Holy Spirit helps you.

He reminds you to stop and think before you act.
He helps you calm down when you’re angry.
He helps you walk away from temptation.
He gives you strength to choose right over wrong.
He helps you use gentle words instead of harsh ones.

Self-control grows in your heart as you listen to the Holy Spirit. And every time you choose self-control, you become more like Jesus.


Talk About It:

  • What is hardest for you to control—your words, actions, or emotions?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me have self-control. Help me stop and think before I act, and choose what is right even when it’s hard.
Amen.