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Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 64

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Comforts Me in My Pain”

📖 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
—Matthew 5:4 (NKJV)

There are pains in life that feel too deep for simple answers—disappointments you didn’t expect, friendships that changed, losses that still hurt, or emotions you don’t know how to explain.

In moments like these, you might feel alone, misunderstood, or overwhelmed. But Jesus promised comfort—real comfort—for those who are hurting.

The Holy Spirit is that Comforter.

He doesn’t rush your healing or ignore your pain.
He sits with you in the middle of it.
He brings peace to your heart when nothing around you makes sense.
He reminds you of God’s promises when you feel afraid or forgotten.
He helps you breathe again when life feels heavy.
He soothes the deep places no one else sees.

God never expects you to “be strong” on your own. He meets you in your weakness. He comforts you in your tears. He carries you through the moments you don’t know how to walk through.

The Holy Spirit’s comfort is gentle, real, and personal. He understands you better than anyone else ever could.

Talk About It:

  • Is there something hurting your heart right now?
  • When have you felt God’s comfort in a way you couldn’t explain?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, comfort my heart today. Heal the places that hurt, calm my emotions, and remind me that You are near. Thank You for being with me through every pain and every tear. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 64

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Comforts Me When I’m Sad”

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

Everyone feels sad sometimes. Maybe a friend hurt your feelings, or someone you love is far away, or you had a hard day and don’t really understand why you feel upset.

When you are sad, the Holy Spirit is your Comforter.

He stays close to your heart.
He reminds you that God loves you.
He helps you feel safe and cared for.
He brings peace to your thoughts and calm to your feelings.
And He reminds you of God’s promises when you need hope.

You don’t have to pretend to be happy when you’re not. God sees every tear, and the Holy Spirit comforts you through every moment.

Whenever you feel sad, you can whisper, “Holy Spirit, please comfort me,” and He will be right there with you—loving you, helping you, and giving you peace.

Talk About It:

  • What makes you feel sad sometimes?
  • How can the Holy Spirit comfort you when you’re hurting?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for comforting me when I feel sad. Please help my heart feel peaceful and remind me that God is always with me. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 64

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Comforts My Heart in Deep Places”

📖 “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.”
—Isaiah 66:13a (NKJV)

There are layers of pain a woman can carry—some visible, some hidden, some recent, some from long ago.

There are moments when your heart aches in ways you cannot explain, when grief or disappointment sits heavy on your chest, or when circumstances leave you worn, weary, or silently hurting.

God sees every bit of it. And He draws near with the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

His comfort is not shallow. It reaches the deep places of your heart—the places no one else fully understands.

He comforts you with His presence when loneliness settles in.
He comforts you with His peace when anxiety tightens its grip.
He comforts you with His truth when lies try to shape your identity.
He comforts you with His love when you feel overlooked or forgotten.
He comforts you with His tenderness when tears come without warning.

The Holy Spirit does not demand that you “move on” quickly. He walks with you gently. He holds you with compassion. He heals you patiently and thoroughly.

He brings restoration in ways that only God can. And He never leaves you to navigate your pain alone.

Reflect:

  • Where in your heart do you need the Holy Spirit’s comfort today?
  • How has God comforted you in past seasons of pain?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, comfort me in the deep places of my heart. Heal every wound, calm every fear, and surround me with Your peace. Thank You for being near, for carrying my burdens, and for loving me with such tenderness. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Empowers Me to Live Out God’s Truth”

📖 “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
—Galatians 5:16 (NKJV)

Every day, you face a battle between what your flesh wants and what God wants.
You feel it in temptations, in reactions, in habits, in thoughts, and in decisions that challenge your integrity and faith.

But God didn’t leave you to fight this battle alone.

The Holy Spirit empowers you to live out God’s truth—not just to know what’s right, but to actually do what’s right.

He strengthens you to resist pressure from friends.
He helps you choose purity when temptation feels strong.
He reminds you of Scripture when your emotions pull you the wrong direction.
He exposes lies that disguise themselves as “freedom.”
He puts a gentle check in your heart before you say or do something harmful.
He shapes your desires so you begin to want what is holy.

Walking in the Spirit isn’t about perfection—it’s about direction. It means choosing His voice over your impulses, His strength over your willpower, and His truth over your feelings.

And when you do stumble, the Holy Spirit doesn’t push you away. He lifts you, convicts you with love, restores you, and helps you walk forward again.

You can’t live a godly life without the Spirit. But with Him, you can walk in victory one choice at a time.

Talk About It:

  • In what area of your life do you feel the strongest battle between your flesh and the Spirit?
  • How have you experienced the Holy Spirit helping you choose what’s right?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me walk in Your power today. Strengthen me to resist temptation, guide my thoughts, and shape my desires to match God’s will. When I struggle, lift me up and lead me back to truth. Help me follow Jesus in everything I do. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Our Family Walk in God’s Ways”

📖 “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.”
—Psalm 143:10a (NKJV)

Every family faces moments when doing what is right feels difficult—moments when emotions rise, stress increases, disagreements happen, or choices feel unclear. But God does not expect families to walk in His ways by their own strength.

He gives the Holy Spirit to guide, correct, and strengthen your home.

The Spirit helps your family choose patience instead of frustration.
He helps each person speak truth with kindness.
He helps you say “I’m sorry” when needed and forgive when it’s hard.
He gives wisdom when decisions are confusing.
He gently convicts when someone drifts from what is right.
And He empowers your family to grow in love, unity, and obedience to God.

A family walking in the Spirit is not a perfect family—it is a surrendered one.

It is a home where God’s presence is welcomed, where mistakes become opportunities to grow, and where each person is learning to listen to the gentle guidance of the Spirit.

When your family chooses to walk in God’s ways together, the Holy Spirit makes your home a place of grace, wisdom, and strength.

Talk About It Together:

  • In what area does our family need God’s help to walk in obedience?
  • How can we encourage each other to listen to the Holy Spirit during difficult moments?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help our family walk in Your ways.
Give us wisdom, patience, unity, and strength.
Teach us to listen to Your voice
and to honor God in our words, actions, and decisions.
Fill our home with Your love as we follow You together.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Strengthens My Walk of Obedience”

📖 “For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”
—Philippians 2:13 (NKJV)

Obedience isn’t always easy. Some days you may feel spiritually strong, focused, and ready to follow God. Other days you may feel tired, emotionally overwhelmed, or pulled by old habits, discouragement, or spiritual pressure.

But God never meant for obedience to depend on your strength alone.

The Holy Spirit works within you— not only giving you the ability to obey,
but giving you the desire to obey.

He aligns your heart with God’s will.
He strengthens you when temptation is loud.
He softens your heart when pride rises.
He convicts you gently when you drift.
He empowers you to forgive, extend grace, and choose righteousness—
even when it costs something.

The Spirit’s work is not harsh or pushy. It is steady, faithful, and deeply loving.

True obedience grows from His presence, not your pressure.

As you yield to the Spirit’s guidance, you will find that the things once difficult slowly become possible, and the things once impossible slowly become joyful.

He shapes both the will and the walk—your desires and your actions—so that your life reflects the character of Christ.

Reflect:

  • Where do you feel the biggest challenge in obedience right now?
  • How might the Holy Spirit be inviting you to rely on His strength instead of your own?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, work in my heart today. Shape my desires, strengthen my will, and empower me to walk in obedience to God. Help me rely on Your strength instead of my own
and let my life reflect the love and character of Jesus. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 63

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Do What’s Right”

📖 “I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes.”
—Ezekiel 36:27a (NKJV)

Sometimes doing the right thing is hard. You might feel tempted to lie, argue, be unkind, or choose something you know is wrong. Even when you want to obey God, you may feel your heart pulling the other direction.

But the Holy Spirit lives inside you to help you obey God.

He reminds you of what Jesus teaches.
He helps you choose kindness instead of anger.
He gives you strength to tell the truth when it’s scary.
He helps you apologize when you’ve done something wrong.
He guides you to choices that honor God.

You’re not expected to be perfect, and you don’t obey by your own power. It is the Holy Spirit who helps your heart want what God wants.

Every time you listen to His gentle voice, you grow a little more like Jesus.

Talk About It:

  • What’s something that feels hard for you to do the right way?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you this week?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, help me do what is right. Give me strength to obey God and help my heart want what You want. Please guide my choices today. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Illuminates the Word”

📖 “The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”
—Psalm 119:130 (NKJV)

Many women long to understand Scripture more deeply—to connect the words on the page to the realities of their lives. Yet sometimes reading the Bible feels challenging. Some passages seem confusing, others overwhelming, and still others feel distant from the pressures of daily life.

But Jesus did not leave you to study His Word alone.
The Holy Spirit is your divine Teacher and the One who brings light to Scripture.

He opens your understanding.
He reveals truth that speaks directly to your heart.
He brings clarity where there was confusion.
He uncovers wisdom you didn’t know you needed.
He applies Scripture to situations you’re walking through.
He gently convicts, strengthens, encourages, and redirects.

Without the Spirit’s illumination, God’s Word remains words on a page. But with Him, those words become living and powerful—personal, relevant, and transforming.

You don’t have to be a scholar to understand Scripture; you simply need to be surrendered and attentive to the Holy Spirit.

Every time you open the Bible, invite Him to shine light on its truth.
When your heart is humble and your mind is willing, He delights to teach you.

Reflect:

  • Is there a part of Scripture you desire to understand more deeply?
  • How might the Holy Spirit be using His Word to speak into your current season?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, illuminate Your Word as I read.
Give me understanding, wisdom, and clarity.
Reveal truth that shapes my thoughts and guides my steps.
Let Scripture come alive in my heart through Your teaching.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Teaches Our Family God’s Word”

📖 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
—Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)

A family grows stronger when it grows in God’s Word together. But Scripture isn’t always simple, and every family member—from the youngest to the oldest—faces moments of confusion or questions.

That’s why God gave the Holy Spirit as our Teacher.

He helps each person in the family understand the Bible in a way they can grasp.
He brings light to confusing verses.
He reminds your family of God’s truth when decisions are needed.
He uses Scripture to shape your attitudes, your words, and your relationships.
He helps you see Jesus in every part of the Bible.

When your family opens the Word, the Holy Spirit opens your understanding. When you read or pray together, He brings unity. When you face challenges, He brings the right verse to mind at the right moment. And when someone is struggling, He uses Scripture to comfort and guide.

A family that relies on the Holy Spirit as Teacher becomes a family grounded in truth, strengthened in faith, and united in purpose.

Talk About It Together:

  • What part of the Bible do we want to understand better as a family?
  • How can we invite the Holy Spirit to teach us when we read the Bible together?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, teach our family Your Word.
Give us understanding, wisdom, and unity as we learn together.
Shine Your light on the Bible so we can know Jesus better
and follow Him faithfully as a family.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 62

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Opens My Understanding of God’s Word”

📖 “Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.”
—Psalm 119:18 (NKJV)

Reading the Bible can feel different from day to day. Sometimes it’s clear and exciting.
Other times it feels confusing, or the meaning seems hidden.

This is why Jesus gave you the Holy Spirit.

He opens your understanding.
He helps you see what you can’t see on your own.
He connects Scripture to your real life.
He reveals truth, convicts your heart, and guides your steps.

Without the Holy Spirit, the Bible is just words on a page. With the Holy Spirit, the Bible becomes alive.

He helps you recognize what God is teaching you.
He helps you remember what you read when you need it most.
He helps you see Jesus more clearly.
He helps you understand who you are in Christ and how to walk with Him.

When you read Scripture, even for a few minutes, invite the Holy Spirit into that moment. Pray, “Teach me. Open my eyes. Help me understand.” That simple prayer can change everything.

Talk About It:

  • What part of the Bible is hardest for you to understand?
  • Have you ever experienced the Holy Spirit helping you “see” something in Scripture you missed before?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, open my understanding when I read Your Word.
Teach me truth.
Help me see Jesus clearly and apply what I learn.
Guide me every time I open the Bible.
Amen.