“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
No More Divided Hearts
This Come Follow Me teen devotional on 1 Kings 18 helps youth reflect on Elijah’s question, “How long halt ye between two opinions?” and choose Jesus Christ with an undivided heart.
When You Feel Empty
This Come Follow Me teen devotional on 1 Kings 17 helps youth learn from Elijah and the widow of Zarephath about choosing faith when they feel empty
What Are You Following?
This Come Follow Me teen devotional on 1 Kings 12 helps youth learn from Rehoboam and Jeroboam and ask what they are really following.
Turn Your Heart Toward the Temple
Solomon’s temple prayer teaches teens about the blessings of the temple, including forgiveness, healing, direction, restoration, protection, and turning our hearts toward the Lord.
Ask for an Understanding Heart
Solomon asked God for an understanding heart. This devotional helps teens seek wisdom, discernment, and the ability to recognize truth, temptation, and opportunities to serve.
Small Choices Shape the Heart
David’s fall teaches teens that small choices can shape the direction of the heart. This devotional helps youth notice spiritual “switch points” and choose repentance through Jesus Christ.
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.
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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.