“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

Proverbs and Ecclesiastes

“He Shall Direct Thy Paths”

Recent Teen Devotionals

Increase the Light
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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.

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Discover the Scriptures for Yourself
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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.

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God’s Commandments Protect Your Freedom
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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.

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More Are With You Than Against You
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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.

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He Can Pay What You Cannot Pay
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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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No More Divided Hearts
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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.

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When You Feel Empty
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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

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What Are You Following?
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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.

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Turn Your Heart Toward the Temple
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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.

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Ask for an Understanding Heart
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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.

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Small Choices Shape the Heart
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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.

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