“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Do You Do With a Broken Heart?
Hannah’s story teaches teens that they can bring their deepest pain, disappointment, and unanswered prayers honestly to the Lord.
When You Don’t Know What Comes Next
Ruth’s story teaches teens that faith often means taking the next right step before they can see the whole path.
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.
Don’t Trade Your Strength
A teen devotional from Judges about Samson, covenants, temptation, spiritual strength, and staying connected to Jesus Christ.
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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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.