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Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 9

Rooted & Raised

“The Holy Spirit Points Me to Jesus”

📖 “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.”
 —John 16:14 (NKJV)

Do you know what a flashlight does in the dark? It helps you see what you couldn’t see before.

That’s what the Holy Spirit does! He shines a light on Jesus so we can know Him better.

When you read your Bible, or hear someone talk about Jesus, the Holy Spirit is the One who helps you understand it. He helps you feel how much Jesus loves you, and reminds you of all the things Jesus said and did.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t try to be the center of attention. He’s always pointing us to Jesus—so we can follow Him, trust Him, and love Him more.

Think About It:

  • What is one thing you know about Jesus that makes you love Him?
  • Can you ask the Holy Spirit to help you learn more about Him today?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me see who Jesus is. Please teach me more about Him so I can love Him with all my heart. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 9

Rooted & Raised

“He Points Us to Christ”

📖 “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.”
 —John 16:14 (NKJV)

The Holy Spirit isn’t here to draw attention to Himself. He came to shine the spotlight on Jesus.

In a world filled with spiritual confusion, emotional hype, and self-promotion—even in Christian spaces—Jesus gave us a filter: the Holy Spirit will glorify Me.

If what we hear, feel, or experience doesn’t magnify Christ, it’s not of the Spirit.

He reveals the beauty, truth, and grace of Jesus—making Him real in our hearts and known in our minds. He doesn’t add to the message of Christ, but He illuminates it. Every time we open the Word, the Spirit is eager to declare what belongs to Jesus—His love, His power, His promises—and bring it alive in us.

This is how we grow. This is how we worship. And this is how we keep our focus in a noisy world: by staying close to the Spirit who always leads us to Jesus.

Reflection Questions:

  • Am I being drawn closer to Jesus in my daily walk, or distracted by lesser things?
  • Do I invite the Spirit to glorify Christ in my words, home, and choices?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, glorify Jesus in my life. Let all I do reflect Him. Open my eyes to the beauty of Christ again and again. I want to know Him more. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 8

Rooted & Raised

“The Spirit Prays When We Can’t”

📖 “…the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us…”
 —Romans 8:26b (NKJV)

There are moments in family life when words fail—when emotions are high, exhaustion takes over, or fears press in. In those moments, prayer may feel difficult, even impossible.

But the Lord has not left us alone in those silences.

The Holy Spirit intercedes for us—He prays when we don’t know how. He searches our hearts and brings our needs to the Father, even when all we can offer is a sigh or a tear.

This brings deep comfort. As mothers, we don’t need to have all the answers. We don’t need polished prayers. We simply need hearts that lean on Him.

Let your children see this too—let them know that when words run out, the Spirit still speaks.

Family Reflection:

  • Have we had moments as a family when it was hard to pray?
  • How can we encourage one another to trust the Spirit in those moments?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for being near when we are tired, unsure, or afraid. Teach us to trust You, even in silence. Pray for our family when we don’t know how. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 8

Rooted & Raised

“When You Don’t Have the Words”

📖 “…the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us…”
 —Romans 8:26b (NKJV)

There are days you don’t know what to pray—when life feels too heavy, your thoughts are a mess, or your heart is just numb.

God knows.

The Holy Spirit steps in and prays for you. Seriously. When you can’t put words together, He does it for you. He doesn’t just guess what you need—He knows. He speaks to the Father on your behalf with perfect understanding and deep love.

This isn’t weakness—it’s grace. You’re not less spiritual because you’re struggling to pray. You’re human. And the Spirit was sent to help you in your weakness, not shame you for it.

Challenge:
 Next time you feel like giving up on prayer, pause. Breathe. Whisper, “Holy Spirit, help me.” Then let Him carry what you can’t say.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for knowing what I can’t express. Teach me to trust You in the silence and to lean on You when I’m too tired to pray. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 8

Rooted & Raised

“When I Don’t Know What to Pray”

📖 “…the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us…”
 —Romans 8:26b (NKJV)

Have you ever been so sad or confused that you didn’t know what to say to God? Maybe you just sat quietly, or maybe you cried a little.

Guess what? God understands—even when you can’t find the right words.

The Holy Spirit helps us pray! He talks to God for us when we don’t know what to say. He understands your heart and carries your prayers to the Father, even if all you can do is whisper, “Help me, God.”

You don’t have to be perfect when you pray. Just be honest. God listens—and the Holy Spirit is always there to help you.

Think About It:

  • Is there something on your heart right now that’s hard to talk about?
  • Can you trust the Holy Spirit to help you pray, even in silence?

Prayer:
 Dear Holy Spirit, sometimes I don’t know what to say. But You do. Thank You for praying for me. Help me talk to God with my whole heart, even when I’m quiet. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 8

Rooted & Raised

 “He Prays for You”

📖 “…the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us…”
 —Romans 8:26b (NKJV)

There are times when the burden is too heavy, the words won’t come, and all we can do is cry. God sees even that.

Paul tells us that when we don’t know how to pray, the Spirit intercedes for us. That means He prays on your behalf. He knows your heart better than you do and lifts your needs to the Father with perfect love and wisdom.

This is not distant help. It’s personal, present, and powerful.

The Holy Spirit is not just beside you—He’s within you. When you feel weak, He is strong. When you’re silent, He speaks. When you feel forgotten, He reminds you that you are fully known.

So don’t be afraid of quiet prayers, groaning prayers, or wordless prayers. The Spirit is praying for you, even now.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have I ever rested in the truth that the Holy Spirit prays for me?
  • What would change in my prayer life if I truly believed that?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for praying for me when I don’t have the words. I rest in knowing You are near, and You understand what I can’t express. Teach me to pray from the heart, even when it’s quiet. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 7

Rooted & Raised

“Letting the Spirit Lead Our Home”

📖 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”
 —Romans 8:14 (NKJV)

There are days in family life when everything feels scattered—schedules are tight, emotions run high, and peace feels far away.

But God hasn’t called us to run our homes in our own strength. He’s given us His Spirit—to lead us, guide us, and calm the storms that rise even in godly homes.

The mark of being God’s child isn’t perfection—it’s direction. It’s a willingness to say, “Holy Spirit, help us.” He leads us into patient parenting, gentle correction, spiritual conversations, and peace that doesn’t make sense on paper.

When we let Him lead our hearts, He can lead our homes.

Family Reflection:

  • What area of our home or schedule needs the Spirit’s guidance most right now?
  • How can we practice pausing together to invite Him into our day?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, lead our family. Show us how to love one another well. Guide our choices, quiet our hearts, and help us reflect the love of Jesus in our home. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 7

Rooted & Raised

“Being Led Is More Than a Feeling”

📖 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”
 —Romans 8:14 (NKJV)

We live in a world that says, “Follow your heart.” But Scripture says something different: follow the Spirit.

Feelings change. Emotions can lie. But the Holy Spirit never does. He leads with truth, not trends—with purpose, not pressure.

Being led by the Spirit isn’t about some mystical experience—it’s about surrender. It’s saying, “God, not my way, but Yours.” And then actually obeying when He speaks through the Word, convicts your heart, or redirects your steps.

Want to know if you’re walking closely with God? Ask yourself: Am I letting the Spirit lead my decisions, my attitude, and my life?

Challenge:
 Before you decide something big—or small—pause and ask, “Holy Spirit, lead me.” Then listen.

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, I don’t want to be led by my feelings. I want to be led by You. Guide my steps, change my heart, and keep me walking in truth. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 7

Rooted & Raised

“God’s Spirit Leads Me!”

📖 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”
 —Romans 8:14 (NKJV)

When you go for a walk with someone who knows the way, do you let them lead? That’s what it’s like when we follow God’s Spirit.

The Holy Spirit knows everything—where to go, what’s safe, what’s right, and what’s best for you. When we trust Him, He leads us to make good choices, stay away from wrong things, and grow closer to Jesus.

Even if we don’t always understand, we can ask the Holy Spirit to help us obey. He is gentle, loving, and always with us.

So next time you’re not sure what to do, stop and ask, “Holy Spirit, will You lead me?”

Think About It:

  • Have you ever felt a quiet “nudge” not to do something wrong? That’s the Spirit leading you.
  • What’s one way you can let Him lead you today?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, thank You for leading me. Please help me follow You and make good choices. I want to walk with You every day. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 7

Rooted & Raised

“Led by the Spirit”

📖 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.”
 —Romans 8:14 (NKJV)

There’s a difference between being saved and being led.

Many women come to faith in Jesus but then try to walk through life on their own. They make decisions, face trials, and carry burdens without ever asking the One who was sent to guide them: the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:14 tells us that being led by the Spirit is a mark of being a child of God. It’s not just a mystical feeling—it’s a daily reality. He leads through Scripture, through conviction, through peace or warning. He leads us away from temptation, into obedience, and sometimes into the unknown, where faith grows deepest.

Being led by the Spirit is how we walk with God—moment by moment, choice by choice.

Reflection Questions:

  • Am I allowing the Holy Spirit to lead me, or am I still leading myself?
  • Is there a decision I need to surrender to His guidance today?

Prayer:
 Holy Spirit, lead me today. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions. I trust You more than I trust myself. Help me follow where You go. Amen.