“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

The Marks of a True Friend
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The Marks of a True Friend

Jonathan could have seen David as a threat, but instead he loved, protected, defended, and strengthened him. His example teaches teens what true friendship looks like.

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The Ark Did Not Need Saving
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The Ark Did Not Need Saving

The story of Uzzah teaches that sacred things must be handled in the Lord’s way. The ark did not need saving — the people needed teaching.

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The Battle Is the Lord’s
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The Battle Is the Lord’s

David did not face Goliath because he was fearless. He faced Goliath because he remembered that the Lord had helped him before — and trusted that the Lord would help him again.

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What Is This Doing to My Heart?
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What Is This Doing to My Heart?

This teen devotional from 1 Samuel 16:23 helps youth think about the influence of music on their thoughts, emotions, desires, and ability to feel the Spirit. David’s harp bringing peace to Saul becomes a powerful reminder to choose influences that invite light.

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The Lord Sees Your Heart
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The Lord Sees Your Heart

This teen devotional from 1 Samuel 16:7 reminds youth that while the world often judges by outward appearance, the Lord looks on the heart. Teens are invited to see themselves and others with more patience, mercy, and righteous judgment.

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You Don’t Have to Be Like Everyone Else
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You Don’t Have to Be Like Everyone Else

This teen devotional from 1 Samuel 8 helps youth understand the danger of wanting to be “like all the nations.” Israel’s desire to fit in becomes a powerful lesson about peer pressure, courage, and choosing to follow God even when it means standing apart from the world.

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Learning to Hear Him
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Learning to Hear Him

Samuel’s story teaches teens that the Lord speaks to young people and that learning to hear Him often begins with quiet, repeated, faithful listening.

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God Can Do a Lot with a Little
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God Can Do a Lot with a Little

A teen devotional from Judges about Gideon, trusting God’s strength, and believing the Lord can help us overcome impossible challenges.

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Don’t Trade Your Strength
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Don’t Trade Your Strength

A teen devotional from Judges about Samson, covenants, temptation, spiritual strength, and staying connected to Jesus Christ.

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Influence or Influenced?
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Influence or Influenced?

A teen devotional from Judges about choosing good influences, avoiding spiritual compromise, and turning to Jesus Christ for strength and deliverance.

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