“Come Follow Me”
Devotionals for Teens
These short gospel devotionals are designed to help parents and leaders have meaningful Come Follow Me discussions with teens. Each devotional highlights a key scripture principle and includes simple insights and discussion questions to strengthen faith and testimony.
Teen Devotionals for Come Follow Me
How to Use These Devotionals
Read together as a family or one-on-one
Use as a quick discussion starter during the week
Share a single devotional when a principle feels especially relevant
This Weeks Teen Devotionals
Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-7
“My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord”
Recent Teen Devotionals
God Can Work Through Anyone
God inspired a Persian king named Cyrus to help rebuild His temple. Ezra 1 reminds us that Heavenly Father can work through anyone whose heart is willing—and He may be preparing you to bless someone today.
I'm Doing a Great Work
The world constantly invites us to "come down" from our standards, our faith, and our commitment to Jesus Christ. Nehemiah's response gives us a powerful phrase to remember whenever we're tempted to compromise: "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down."
God Can Rebuild What Feels Broken
The Israelites returned to a city in ruins—but God invited them to begin rebuilding anyway. Jesus Christ extends that same invitation to us today. No matter what feels broken, He can help you begin again.
When You Don’t Know What to Do
Jehoshaphat’s prayer teaches teens that when they feel overwhelmed or uncertain, they can turn their eyes to Jesus Christ.
Stand for Truth
Micaiah’s courage teaches teens to stand for God’s truth even when popular voices pressure them to go along with the crowd.
Rely on the Lord First
Asa’s prayer teaches teens that Jesus Christ can strengthen those who feel weak, overwhelmed, anxious, or powerless.
Increase the Light
Josiah’s reforms teach teens that lasting change often begins by increasing light. As we add more scripture, prayer, worship, repentance, and the influence of Jesus Christ, darkness begins to lose its power.
Discover the Scriptures for Yourself
Josiah’s rediscovery of the book of the law teaches teens that there is a difference between having access to the scriptures and truly discovering them for ourselves. God’s word can awaken our hearts and help us return to Him.
God’s Commandments Protect Your Freedom
Israel’s captivity teaches teens that God’s commandments are not meant to control us, but to protect our freedom. Sin may promise independence, but Jesus Christ is the One who truly delivers and makes us free.
More Are With You Than Against You
Elisha’s servant saw the army, but God helped him see heaven’s help. This devotional reminds teens that they are not as alone or outnumbered as they may feel.
Don’t Miss the Miracle Because It Seems Too Simple
Naaman’s healing teaches teens that simple prophetic counsel can lead to real miracles when we are humble enough to trust, obey, and keep going.
He Can Pay What You Cannot Pay
The widow’s oil teaches teens that Jesus Christ can pay what we cannot pay, free us from bondage, and bless what feels small as we follow His prophets.
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God inspired a Persian king named Cyrus to help rebuild His temple. Ezra 1 reminds us that Heavenly Father can work through anyone whose heart is willing—and He may be preparing you to bless someone today.