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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.

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, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 24

Rooted & Raised

“Chosen for a Purpose”

📖 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain…”
 —John 15:16a (NKJV)

Have you ever reminded your children:
“You are part of this family—on purpose and for a reason”?

Jesus says something similar to those who follow Him:
“I chose you.”
 Not by accident. Not as a backup plan. But with intention—and for a purpose.

Every member of the family—mother and child—has been chosen to live in a way that brings lasting fruit.

That means love that lasts. Kindness that goes deep.
Truth that doesn’t change.
And obedience that flows from knowing we are loved.

This is the kind of home that glorifies God: not one that’s perfect, but one that remembers, “We’ve been chosen.”

Family Reflection:

  • What does it mean to our family that Jesus chose us?
  • How can we bear fruit that lasts—in our words, choices, and attitudes?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing us and giving our family purpose. Help us live in a way that produces lasting fruit—together and for Your glory. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 24

Rooted & Raised

“Chosen on Purpose”

📖 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit…”
 —John 15:16a (NKJV)

Ever felt left out? Overlooked? Like you didn’t belong?

Jesus sees you differently.
He says, “I chose you.”
 Not by accident. Not because He had to. But because He wanted to.

And He didn’t just choose you to exist—He chose you to bear fruit. That means living a life that reflects Him:

  • Speaking truth when lies are easier
  • Showing love when it’s inconvenient
  • Standing for God when others fall away

You’re not just along for the ride. You’ve been appointed—on purpose—for a purpose.

Challenge:

  • What kind of “fruit” is your life producing right now?
  • How can you step into the purpose Jesus chose you for?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for choosing me when I felt unseen. Remind me I have purpose in You. Help me live in a way that bears real fruit for Your glory. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 24

Rooted & Raised

“Jesus Chose You!”

📖 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you…”
 —John 15:16a (NKJV)

Have you ever been chosen to be on a team or picked for something special?

It feels really good, doesn’t it?

Jesus says something amazing: “I chose you.”
 He didn’t forget about you. He didn’t wait for you to be perfect.
He picked you because He loves you and wants you to be close to Him.

He also wants your life to grow something good—like kindness, love, and truth. That’s called fruit!

You’re not just a kid. You’re someone Jesus chose.
And He wants to grow beautiful things in your heart.

Think About It:

  • How does it make you feel to know that Jesus chose you?
  • What kind of “fruit” do you want to grow in your life?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for choosing me! Help me grow good things in my heart that make You happy. I want to follow You every day. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 24

Rooted & Raised

“You Did Not Choose Me”

📖 “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain…”
 —John 15:16a (NKJV)

You didn’t stumble into faith.
You weren’t overlooked or randomly invited.
You were chosen—by the Son of God.

And not just chosen to believe, but appointed to bear fruit—lasting, eternal fruit.

In a world that constantly questions your worth, Jesus gives you a calling:
Walk with Me. Abide in Me. Reflect Me.

This isn’t about striving—it’s about surrender.
Jesus picked you for a purpose.
He intends to make your life fruitful—not flashy, not fake, but full of the kind of fruit that brings glory to the Father.

Even your unseen faithfulness matters.
Even the small steps of obedience count.
Because He chose you.

Reflection Questions:

  • Do you see your life as chosen and appointed by Jesus?
  • What kind of fruit is being cultivated in your daily walk?

Prayer:
 Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing me. Help me walk in the purpose You’ve given, bearing fruit that glorifies You. Keep me rooted in You today. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 23

Rooted & Raised

“A Friend of Jesus”

📖 “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.”
 —John 15:14 (NKJV)

What does it mean to be a friend of Jesus?

He tells us: it means we listen to His voice and obey His Word.

That’s not something only pastors or teachers do. It’s something for every family member—young and old.

As a family, we’re invited to walk with Jesus, not just learn about Him. And friendship with Jesus grows stronger through simple obedience—together.

When your family makes choices that honor Him—how you speak, forgive, serve, and love—you’re living as His friends.

What an honor. What a relationship.

Family Reflection:

  • What’s one command of Jesus we can practice better as a family?
  • How can we remind each other that we’re walking with Him daily?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for calling our family to be Your friends. Help us obey You not out of fear, but because we love You. Teach us to walk with You every day. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 23

Rooted & Raised

“Jesus Wants to Be Your Friend”

📖 “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.”
 —John 15:14 (NKJV)

Do you have a best friend?

Jesus wants to be your very best friend—one you can talk to, trust, and follow every day.

But Jesus says something important:
“If you obey Me, then you’re truly My friend.”

That means when we listen to what Jesus teaches us in the Bible—like being kind, telling the truth, and loving others—we show that we really care about Him.

Obeying Jesus isn’t just about rules. It’s about loving Him back.

You’re never too young to be a true friend of Jesus.

Think About It:

  • What is one thing Jesus asks us to do in the Bible?
  • How can you show Him you’re His friend today?

Prayer:
 Jesus, I want to be Your friend. Help me listen to You and obey what You say in the Bible. I love You. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 23

Rooted & Raised

“You Are My Friends”

📖 “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.”
 —John 15:14 (NKJV)

The thought is almost too intimate to imagine:
Jesus calls you His friend.

Not just His servant. Not merely His follower. But His friend—if you walk in obedience to His Word.

That’s not a burdensome demand. It’s a loving invitation.
Because obedience flows out of love—not fear, not religion, not performance. Just love.

When you live in surrendered obedience, you don’t lose yourself—you find Him. You experience fellowship, peace, and joy that can’t be shaken.

Jesus doesn’t call everyone His friend—but those who abide and obey? He draws near to them in the sweetest intimacy.

He laid down His life for you. Will you walk with Him in obedience today?

Reflection Questions:

  • In what ways have you treated Jesus more like a distant king than a personal friend?
  • What is one area where you can walk in loving obedience today?

Prayer:
 Jesus, thank You for calling me Your friend. Help me walk in Your Word—not to earn Your love, but because I already have it. Draw me closer as I obey. Amen.