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“Come Follow Me”

Devotionals for Teens

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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

Isaiah 50-57

“He Hath Borne Our Griefs and Carried Our Sorrows”

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When Everything Else Fails

Psalm 49 teaches that money, popularity, accomplishments, possessions, and even other people eventually reach the limit of what they can do. Jesus Christ is the one sure foundation and the only One who can redeem us.

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Christ Can Give You a Clean Heart

Psalm 51 shows that repentance is about more than having a mistake erased. Through Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven, cleansed, changed, and given a new heart.

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When God Feels Far Away, Remember

Psalm 77 teaches what to do when God feels distant or answers seem delayed. Remembering what He has already done can give us enough faith to keep trusting Him.

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Learn the Voice of the Shepherd

Psalm 23 reminds us that Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd who leads, protects, restores, and stays with us through every valley. Learn how to recognize and follow His voice.

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You May Only Need Light for the Next Step

God may not always show us the entire path, but His word can give us enough light to take the next faithful step. Psalm 119 teaches how scripture can guide us when we need direction.

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God’s Laws Lead to Happiness

Psalm 1 teaches that a life rooted in God’s laws can become strong, steady, and deeply blessed. Discover why commandments are meant to lead us toward lasting happiness.

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You Can Come Forth as Gold

Job trusted that even when he could not see what God was doing, God still knew the way he took. This devotional helps teens see how Jesus Christ can use trials to refine faith, compassion, and character.

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Keep Your Eyes on Christ

Job declared, “I know that my redeemer liveth.” This teen devotional connects Job with Peter walking on the water and explores how focusing on Jesus Christ can bring peace and strength during life’s storms.

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When Life Doesn’t Feel Fair

Why do faithful people still experience hard things? Job’s story helps teens understand that suffering is not always punishment and that Jesus Christ can strengthen us through trials we cannot immediately solve.

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Your Worst Days Are Not Wasted

Haman’s plan against the Jews was “turned to the contrary.” Esther’s story teaches that Jesus Christ can redeem painful experiences and use them to create compassion, growth, purpose, and eventual joy.

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Faith Stronger Than Fear

Esther’s danger did not disappear when she fasted, but she received strength to move forward with faith. Fasting can also help teens place faith above fear and invite God into difficult circumstances.

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For Such a Time as This

Esther’s life may have seemed filled with unrelated events, but God was quietly preparing her to save her people. He may also be using your experiences to prepare you to bless someone “for such a time as this.”

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