Tag: Worship

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 22

Rooted & Raised

Something Better Is Coming

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

Have you ever had a really hard day? Maybe you got hurt, or someone was mean. God knows it’s hard—but He also wants you to know something special: better days are coming.

The Bible says our hard times now are tiny compared to the forever-happy days God has planned for His children. The Holy Spirit helps us keep going and reminds us that God is with us.

Try This:
Draw a picture of what you think heaven might look like. Talk to Jesus about it.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me when life is hard. Please remind me that something better is coming! Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 22

Rooted & Raised

This Pain Has an Expiration Date

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

Suffering can feel endless when you’re in it. But Scripture doesn’t deny your pain—it puts it in perspective.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t promise to remove every trial, but He walks with you through it. He’s the voice reminding you, “This won’t last forever. Glory is coming. You won’t regret holding on.”

Challenge:
Think about something hard you’ve gone through. Can you see any growth or good that came from it? If not yet, ask the Spirit to help you trust anyway.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help me not to give up when life is hard. Let Your hope shape how I see my trials. Remind me: glory is coming. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 22

Rooted & Raised

Light in the Middle of Hard Times

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

Every family goes through hard times—loss, stress, changes. The Holy Spirit wants us to know: these hard days are real, but they are not forever. Something greater is coming.

As a family, we’re not alone in our struggles. The Spirit strengthens us, helps us comfort one another, and keeps our eyes on what matters most—eternal life with Jesus.

Family Talk:

  • What has been hard for our family recently?
  • How can we keep encouraging each other with the hope of God’s glory?

Prayer:
Father, help our family to hold onto hope. Let Your Spirit keep our eyes on what is coming, not just what we’re facing now. Thank You that Your glory will be worth it all. Amen.

Devotions, Women's Devotionals

👩‍🦰 Women’s Devotional — Day 21

Rooted & Raised

Heirs of Glory

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

What a staggering truth: we are heirs of God—not merely beneficiaries of blessings, but co-heirs with Christ Himself. It means the Kingdom isn’t just something we look forward to—it’s part of our identity now.

But there’s a condition we often avoid: “if indeed we suffer with Him.” The path to glory walks through trials. Yet the Spirit within us strengthens us to endure, testifying that even suffering isn’t wasted. It shapes us to reflect Jesus.

Reflection:
Do you see your trials as part of your inheritance journey? How might the Holy Spirit be using them to form Christ in you?

Prayer:
Spirit of God, help me walk through suffering with eyes fixed on the inheritance ahead. Teach me to trust the glory You are preparing. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 21

Rooted & Raised

God’s Special Family

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

Because we belong to God, we’re part of His special family. That means we’ll one day be with Jesus forever and receive wonderful things from Him!

Sometimes we have hard days—but Jesus had hard days too. And when we go through tough times, the Holy Spirit helps us remember: we are part of His family, and He has a big reward waiting.

Try This:
Draw a treasure chest and write inside it: “I’m a child of God!”

Prayer:
Dear Holy Spirit, thank You that I get to be in God’s family. Help me remember that even hard days are part of following Jesus. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 21

Rooted & Raised

From Struggle to Glory

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

You’re not just surviving life—you’re heir to something eternal. As a co-heir with Christ, you’re promised more than comfort or popularity—you’re promised glory. But don’t miss this: that glory comes through suffering, not around it.

Jesus didn’t avoid pain—He walked through it. And the Spirit that raised Him now lives in you, helping you endure every moment, every heartbreak, every trial.

Challenge:
Write down one way God might be shaping your character through something hard right now. Invite the Spirit to strengthen you in it.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, I want to be more like Jesus. Help me not to run from suffering but to walk through it with You, holding on to the hope of glory. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 21

Rooted & Raised

Heirs Together

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:17 (NASB 1995)

What does it mean to be “heirs with Christ”? It means everything Jesus has promised is ours too—eternal life, peace, joy, and one day, being with Him forever. But right now, we live in a broken world, and the journey includes struggle.

The Holy Spirit helps us see suffering differently: not as punishment, but as preparation for glory. As a family, we can walk through hardship together, confident that God is shaping us for something greater.

Family Talk:

  • What does being an “heir of God” mean to you?
  • How can we support each other when life gets hard?

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for calling us into Your family. May we suffer with hope, love with courage, and trust the Spirit to lead us toward glory. Amen.

Children's Devotionals, Devotions

🧒 Children’s Devotional — Day 20

Rooted & Raised

God’s Spirit Tells Me I Belong

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” — Romans 8:16 (NASB 1995)

Do you ever feel unsure about whether God really loves you? The Holy Spirit is like a helper who reminds you: Yes, you are God’s child!

He talks to your heart and says, “You belong to God!”

Try This:
Write your name on a heart and say out loud, “I am God’s child!”

Prayer:
Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for helping me remember that I’m God’s kid. Help me never forget that I belong to Him. Amen.

Devotions, Teen Devotions

😎 Teen Devotional — Day 20

Rooted & Raised

God’s Spirit, Your Inner Witness

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” — Romans 8:16 (NASB 1995)

Sometimes you question everything—your faith, your identity, your place in the world. God gets that. That’s why He gave you His Spirit.

He doesn’t leave you to figure it out on your own. His Spirit testifies with your spirit. It’s like a quiet anchor deep inside that says, “You’re God’s. You’re secure.”

Challenge:
When you feel unsure about your faith or worth, stop and ask the Holy Spirit to speak truth over your heart.

Prayer:
Spirit of God, I need Your voice louder than my insecurity. Testify with my heart. Remind me I belong to You. Amen.

Devotions, Family Devotionals

👩‍👧 Family Devotional — Day 20

Rooted & Raised

A Shared Assurance

Empowered: The Holy Spirit in the Life of the Believer devotional series

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” — Romans 8:16 (NASB 1995)

In a world full of noise, the Holy Spirit gives a quiet, unshakable assurance: You are My child. As a family, we need to be reminded of this often—not because we forget God, but because we forget who we are.

When the Spirit testifies to one heart, He strengthens the whole home.

Family Talk:

  • Can you remember a time when you felt God saying, “You’re Mine”?
  • How can we help each other hold onto our identity in Christ?

Prayer:
Father, thank You for the Spirit who reminds us we belong to You. May our home be filled with that assurance every day. Amen.