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Devotions, Teen Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 57

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Make Good Choices”

📖 “Let us walk in the Spirit.”
—Galatians 5:25b (NKJV)

Every day you make choices—what to say, how to act, how to treat others, and how to respond when something goes wrong. Some choices are easy, and some are really hard.

But you’re not expected to figure it all out by yourself.
The Holy Spirit is with you, helping you choose what is right.

He reminds you to be kind when you feel upset.
He helps you tell the truth when it seems easier to hide.
He teaches you to be patient when you want things your way.
He helps you choose Jesus’ way instead of your own.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t push or force you—He gently guides your heart. When you listen to Him, your choices start to look more like Jesus: loving, honest, humble, and full of peace.

Even when you make a wrong choice, the Holy Spirit helps you learn and grow.

Talk About It:

  • What’s a choice you had to make today?
  • How can the Holy Spirit help you make good choices tomorrow?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me choose what is right.
Teach me to listen to You, and help my choices show others the love of Jesus.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 57

Rooted & Raised

“Walking in the Spirit in Everyday Life”

📖 “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
—Galatians 5:25 (NKJV)

For many women, daily life is a blend of responsibilities, emotions, decisions, pressures, and spiritual battles no one else may fully see. And often the challenge isn’t knowing what is right—it’s having the strength, clarity, and peace to walk it out in the moment.

This is where the Holy Spirit becomes your constant companion.

Walking in the Spirit means more than simply avoiding sin.
It means letting the Holy Spirit shape your responses, guide your decisions, and influence the atmosphere of your heart.

He softens your tone when frustration rises.
He redirects your thoughts when worry tries to take over.
He brings Scripture to mind when you need wisdom.
He steadies your emotions when they feel overwhelming.
He leads you to choose grace over impatience, truth over compromise, love over self-protection.

The world will push you toward reacting in your flesh.
But the Spirit pulls you gently toward Christlikeness.

And when you stumble (because every believer does), He does not shame you—He restores you, teaches you, and strengthens you to walk forward again.

Christ never intended for your spiritual life to be driven by willpower alone.
He gave you His Spirit so you could walk in His strength, not your own.

Reflect:

  • What part of your daily life feels most affected by stress—home, work, relationships, or personal struggles?
  • What would it look like for you to walk in the Spirit in that specific area today?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, lead my steps today.
Help me walk in Your strength instead of my own.
Shape my reactions, guide my decisions, and give me wisdom in every moment.
Let my life reflect the beauty and character of Jesus.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 57

Rooted & Raised

“Choosing God’s Way as a Family”

📖 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”
—Proverbs 3:5 (NKJV)

Families make countless decisions every day—what to prioritize, how to handle responsibilities, how to respond to challenges, how to treat each other, and how to follow God together. These choices shape the atmosphere of the home.

The Holy Spirit wants to guide your family in these decisions.

He gives wisdom when you’re unsure.
He calms emotions when tensions rise.
He helps each family member listen, understand, and respond with grace.
He reminds you that God’s way brings peace, unity, and strength.

A family that seeks the Holy Spirit together learns to pause before reacting, pray before deciding, and listen before speaking. This creates a home where love leads, truth stands, and Jesus is honored.

Even when mistakes happen—as they do in every home—the Holy Spirit helps restore peace, rebuild trust, and teach each person how to grow.

Walking in the Spirit as a family means choosing God’s way, not just individually, but together.

Talk About It Together:

  • What decision or situation do we need God’s wisdom for right now?
  • How can we make space for the Holy Spirit to guide our choices as a family?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, guide our family today.
Help us listen to Your voice, treat each other with grace,
and walk in unity and wisdom.
Lead our home in every choice we make,
and let our family reflect the love of Jesus.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 56

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Our Family Strength”

📖 “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.”
—Isaiah 40:29 (NKJV)

Every family faces challenges—busy schedules, emotional moments, disagreements, unexpected problems, and seasons where everyone feels stretched. But God cares deeply about your home, and He gives His Holy Spirit to strengthen your family in every circumstance.

The Spirit is present when conversations get tough.
He gives patience when emotions run high.
He brings peace when stress rises.
He helps each person grow in love, understanding, and self-control.

A family that leans on the Holy Spirit learns to handle difficulties together, not apart. His strength doesn’t just help individuals—it unites the family. He teaches parents to lead with wisdom, children to grow with confidence, and everyone to show grace when it’s needed most.

When your home relies on the Holy Spirit, it becomes a place where God’s strength is seen, shared, and felt—one day at a time.

Talk About It Together:

  • Where does our family need God’s strength right now?
  • How can we remind each other to depend on the Holy Spirit when things feel tough?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for strengthening our family.
Help us love one another well, speak with kindness, and face our challenges together.
Fill our home with Your peace and power as we follow You.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 56

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Strength to Stand”

📖 “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.”
—Acts 1:8a (NKJV)

Life as a teenager can feel like a constant battle—pressure from friends, expectations from adults, temptations, doubts, and the struggle to figure out who you are becoming. In the middle of all that, Jesus gives you Someone powerful: the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit doesn’t give you just any kind of power—He gives you the strength to stand firm when everything around you tries to pull you down.

He strengthens you to choose what’s right when it’s easier to fit in.
He strengthens you to say no to things that would hurt your relationship with Jesus.
He strengthens you to keep going when life feels heavy.
He strengthens you to share your faith, even when you feel unprepared.

This power isn’t loud or showy.
It’s steady—strong enough to keep you anchored in truth.
And it’s not your own strength; it’s God working in you.

When you feel weak, pressured, or unsure, you can ask the Holy Spirit for help. He knows exactly what you need, and He gives strength that is deeper and stronger than anything this world offers.

Talk About It:

  • Where do you most need the Holy Spirit’s strength right now?
  • Can you remember a time when God helped you stand firm even when it was difficult?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, fill me with Your strength.
Help me stand firm in truth, resist temptation, and live in a way that honors Jesus.
Thank You for being my power when I feel weak.
Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 56

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Gives Me Courage”

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

Sometimes things feel scary—new places, new people, hard choices, or moments when we feel small. But God does not want fear to rule your heart. When you belong to Jesus, the Holy Spirit lives in you, and He gives you courage.

Courage doesn’t mean you never feel afraid.
Courage means trusting God even when you do feel afraid.

The Holy Spirit helps you remember God is with you.
He helps you be brave when you need to speak up.
He helps you do what is right, even if others don’t.
He helps you trust Jesus instead of your fears.

And when your heart starts to worry, the Holy Spirit brings peace—like a warm blanket around your thoughts—reminding you that God is bigger than anything you face.

Talk About It:

  • What’s something that sometimes scares you?
  • How do you think the Holy Spirit can help you be brave?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for giving me courage.
Help me trust You when I feel afraid,
and help me remember that You are always with me.
Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

🌿 Women’s Devotional — Day 56

Rooted & Raised

“Strength for Today Through the Spirit”

📖 “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses.”
—Romans 8:26a (NKJV)

Every woman carries weight that others often never see—silent responsibilities, quiet worries, unspoken prayers, and the daily pressures of caring for others while trying to stay strong herself. But God never intended for you to carry that weight alone.

The Holy Spirit meets you right where you are—at the kitchen table, in the car, at work, in moments of exhaustion, or in moments when you feel stretched thin. He comes not to observe your weakness but to support you in it.

He strengthens your heart when emotions run deep.
He steadies your mind when anxiety rises.
He empowers you to love when patience feels empty.
He gives you words when you don’t know how to pray.

The Spirit’s strength is not a temporary boost; it is a sustaining presence. His power works quietly, yet deeply—renewing your endurance, restoring your focus, and giving you the spiritual courage to face each day’s challenges with grace.

You never walk through a single moment unseen, unsupported, or unloved.
The Spirit helps you in ways no human can and carries you with a strength that will never fail.

Reflect:

  • Where do you feel weak or weary right now?
  • How might the Holy Spirit be inviting you to lean on Him instead of carrying everything alone?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for meeting me in my weakness.
Strengthen me today—heart, mind, and spirit.
Help me face every responsibility and challenge with Your power, not my own.
Fill me with peace, patience, and wisdom as I follow Jesus.
Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

🏡 Family Devotional — Day 55

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Guides Our Family Into Truth”

📖 “Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth.”
—Psalm 86:11a (NKJV)

Every family has moments when things feel unclear—questions about decisions, emotions, conflicts, or even questions about God. The Lord never intended for families to walk through life without guidance. That’s why He gives His Spirit to every believer.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, and He loves to guide families who seek Him together.

He helps parents lead with wisdom and not fear.
He helps children learn to recognize right from wrong.
He brings peace when disagreements rise.
He helps everyone understand God’s Word in a way that shapes the home.

A family that listens for the Holy Spirit becomes a family that walks in unity, honesty, and grace. His guidance often comes through Scripture, gentle conviction, wise conversations, and quiet moments when God reminds you of what is true.

When your home chooses truth over confusion, and Scripture over opinion, the Holy Spirit strengthens you as a family and keeps your hearts focused on Jesus.

Talk About It Together:

  • Where do we need God’s help to understand the truth right now?
  • How can we make space—together—for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our home?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, guide our family in Your truth.
Help us listen to Your voice, love each other well, and walk in the ways of Jesus.
Fill our home with wisdom, peace, and unity as we follow You.
Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

👧👦 Teen Devotional — Day 55

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Discern Truth”

📖 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit… will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”
—John 14:26 (NKJV)

In a world filled with opinions, pressure, and voices from every direction, it can feel overwhelming to figure out what’s true. That’s why Jesus promised us the Holy Spirit.

He is your Teacher.
He is your Guide.
He is your Reminder of what Jesus said.

The Holy Spirit helps you recognize lies—about God, about yourself, about right and wrong. He gives you discernment, which means being able to sense the difference between what is true and what only sounds true.

He also brings God’s Word back to your mind at the moment you need it most.
You might not even realize it until you think, “Wait… that doesn’t sound right,” or “I remember what Scripture says about this.”
That’s the Holy Spirit working in you.

If you belong to Jesus, the Spirit of God lives in you—and He will never mislead you.

Whenever you feel pressure to go along with something you know isn’t right, or when you’re unsure who to trust, pause and ask Him for clarity. He delights in guiding you.

Talk About It:

  • What’s one area in your life where you need the Holy Spirit’s clarity right now?
  • Have you ever felt a “warning” in your heart that helped you avoid something harmful?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for guiding me into truth. Help me recognize Your voice above all others, and give me discernment in every moment. Strengthen me to follow Jesus, even when it’s hard. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 55

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Helps Me Know What’s True”

📖 “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.” —John 16:13a (NKJV)

Sometimes people say things that sound right but aren’t true.
That’s why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit—to help us know what’s really true.

The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Truth because He teaches us what God says. He helps us understand the Bible, shows us when something is wrong, and helps us say no to sin.

When you’re confused or unsure, you can ask the Holy Spirit to help you. He is always with you and will gently guide you—just like a flashlight helps you see in the dark.

Talk About It:

What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth?
Can you think of a time when God helped you understand something?

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me understand what’s true. Please guide me when I feel unsure, and help me follow Jesus every day. Amen.