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These daily Bible verses are packed with great content. As teens read them they will grow in their walk with God. Also included are devotions which will help teens know God’s love in a deeper way.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Romans 15:7

Posted on December 12, 2024

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7

You’ve probably been labeled. We all have. Perhaps you’ve been labeled an athlete and so you feel you can’t try out for the band. Or maybe your mom told you that you were stupid and so now you don’t try as hard because you’re afraid to fail.

In life, we will pick up labels. People will call us things. However, it’s up to us whether we let those labels stick. We choose whether we let a label hold us back in the future. Labels don’t have to define us, but it’s going to take work to make that a reality in our lives.

We have to choose to believe what Jesus says about us more than what others say. It takes letting who we are in Christ be our label, not what others say about us. Doing that isn’t easy. We have to battle our feelings, fears and our past to see ourselves the way Jesus sees us.

So today, you may have been labeled. You might have let that label hold you back from doing things you know that you could and should do. Don’t live in bondage to your label. Instead, choose to look forward and see your value to Jesus. When you do, you’ll find that your future is unlimited.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Isaiah 9:6

Posted on December 11, 2024

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

I know there are things that I have never taken the time to notice. For example, one day I was talking to someone about a family member and they asked what that person did for a job. And I realized, I had spent time with them, talked with them, but never stopped to ask or even think about what their career was. I honestly had to say I had no idea what my family member did. I realized that I had taken for granted that part of their life.

How many times do we read the Bible in the same way? We see a verse that we’ve seen time and time again, and never stop to take time to think about or ask about what it means.

In today’s verse, I realized I had never stopped to think about what everlasting father meant.

So I researched a little and realized that everlasting father doesn’t mean that Jesus (who the verse is talking about) is our everlasting father. Rather it refers to His character or how He treats us. He treats us not as subject, but rather as children. In His dealings with us, He isn’t a ruler who lays down the law or who demands unreasonable things from His subjects. Instead, He is like a father to us.

Jesus loves us. He goes out of His way to demonstrate His love to us. First, by humbling Himself and coming to earth as a baby. Then by living a sinless life and dying for us. Jesus doesn’t rule over us and give us what we deserve. Instead He loves us. He is the everlasting father that goes out of HIs way to show His compassion to us.

That’s good news. As we think about Him this Christmas season, we can realize that He loves us and treats us not as subjects, but as children. We can as a child would to His father, talk to Him, learn from Him, and be loved by Him. This Christmas, thank Jesus for coming and loving us deeply. Don’t take for granted what He did, but rather spend some time getting to know what He has done for us.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Isaiah 9:6

Posted on December 10, 2024

Do you love Christmas lights? It seems like lights are popping up all over the place these days as Christmas gets closer. Houses and stores are all lit up and it’s so much fun to watch.

In the midst of all the holiday cheer, it can be really easy to forget about the main attraction, Jesus. Jesus is the main thing about Christmas. With all the lights, candy, hot cocoa, and cookies, it’s easy to forget about how good Jesus is, and how much better our lives are with him in it.

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)

The Bible describes Jesus as the prince of peace. That’s good news. That means in the middle of a crazy world, in the middle of fear, you can live your life at peace.

Jesus came to the earth to bring you peace. It doesn’t matter if it feels like your entire world is falling apart. You can live in peace because you know that God always takes care of His children.

Today’s Truth: “You can live in peace because you know God always takes care of His children”

As a child of God, you can live at peace. Even when things seem crazy and out of control, God always provides and sees His children through. You don’t have to live in fear and anxiety. Jesus came to bring you peace. So focus on peace today. When you start getting worried or anxious, remind yourself that Jesus came to bring you peace!

Today’s Challenge: Focus On Peace

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 2 Corinthians 8:21

Posted on December 6, 2024

For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man. – 2 Cor 8:21 (NIV)

Have you ever had to do the right thing, even when it was hard? I remember a time when I paid for something at a store and I noticed that the cashier had given me too much money back. I was tempted to just say that it was good luck and keep the extra money. However, after thinking about it for a while, I decided to return the money.

Doing the right thing can be hard at times. Sometimes it can make you look weird or feel stupid. Other times it can be just plain hard to do what’s right because it costs you something. Doing the right thing isn’t easy but it’s always worth it.

Today’s Truth: Doing the right thing isn’t easy, but it’s always worth it.

In the long run, being a person of character is worth the effort. When you do things well people begin to notice. They realize that you are a person of character and they want to do good for you and promote you. And even if no one notices you doing the right thing, realize that God does. He sees what you do and He will reward you for your faithfulness.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Philippians 1:6

Posted on December 5, 2024

I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6 (HCSB)

It’s hard to stay encouraged when you don’t see results. I find this true, especially in my own life. When I’m not doing the things I think I should I get really frustrated. I wish I was farther along and at times feel like a failure when I don’t measure up to my own expectations.

Today’s Bible verse really encourages me. It says that God has started a good work in me. He’s not completed it yet, but He’s started. And the good news is that He hasn’t given up on me. He hasn’t been frustrated with me messing up time and time again to the point where He’s decided I’m not worth the effort. No, instead He’s with me every step of the way.

He’s there helping me learn and grow when I make mistakes. He’s ready to come alongside me and help me out in the areas where I fall short. God hasn’t given up on me yet, so I shouldn’t give up on myself. I may not be perfect, but I’m learning and growing each day. So instead of being upset when I don’t do or say the right thing, instead, I’m choosing to be thankful that God hasn’t given up on me and He’s with me as I learn each and every day.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Titus 3:5

Posted on December 4, 2024

he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. – Titus 3:5

A friend of mine was riding his bike one time and turned sharply. His bike slid to where he was almost parallel to the cement. His legs were pinned under the bike and the only thing that kept his face from being cut up was the part of his helmet that stuck out a little bit.

He jumped up, and said, “I’m ok, my helmet saved me.”

Helmets can really help when it comes to riding a bike. My friend made a dumb decision to ride his bike dangerously and thankfully his face was saved from getting cut up because of his helmet. Jesus is a little like that. He’s saved us from the hurt and the pain that we deserved. We’ve made lots of stupid decisions. We’ve messed up more times than we can count. On our own, we don’t deserve heaven.

The good news is that God didn’t see only our failures and shortcomings. He saw an opportunity to display His great love. He didn’t leave us to be scraped up and beaten down by life. Instead, He did what only He could do. He came down to us. God paid the ultimate price for our sins and now we have been given new life and new birth in Christ.

Today’s Truth: When God saw us, He saw an opportunity to display His great love.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Romans 10:17

Posted on December 3, 2024

Teen Devotion on Growing your faithSo faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. – Romans 10:17 (NLT)

I have a friend that has a puppy. When my friend got her dog he was so small and cute. I didn’t see the puppy for a month or two and when I did, I couldn’t believe the transformation. My friend’s dog was huge! He had really grown. With several months of feeding and good care, my friend’s dog had gotten big.

Like my friend’s puppy, when you feed something, it will grow.

When it comes to the things of God, we sometimes don’t take the time to feed them. Instead, we fill our lives up with friends, sports and video games. None of those things are bad, however, they don’t do anything to feed your faith. Just like a dog, your faith needs to be fed to grow.

Today’s Challenge: What will you do today to grow your faith?

Teen Devotion to Grow Your FaithIf you want to do the things God is stirring in your heart to do, you’re going to have to begin to grow your faith. God isn’t going to call you to do something you can do by yourself. So it’s going to take faith to stick it out and see it through.

To grow your faith, you’ve got to spend time digging into God’s word. You might begin by watching some YouTube videos, reading devotions from our website, or downloading the Bible app. It doesn’t matter how you do it, what matters is that you’re making a conscious effort each day to grow your faith.

Determine today that you are going to spend time in God’s word and grow your faith!

If you’d like to grow in God, check out our awesome devotion, Every Teenager’s Guide to Growing in God. It will challenge you and help get you started growing closer to God.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Hebrews 1:2

Posted on November 26, 2024

but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. – Hebrews 1:2 (NIV)

How do you like to talk to your friends? The way you communicate tells about you.

God communicates to us too. He decided to speak to us through His son, Jesus. So when we see what Jesus did in the Bible, we can learn about the character of God.

One of the things that Jesus communicated so well was love. We see time and time again in the gospels that He was moved with compassion. He always had compassion on the crowd and met their needs. So why do we doubt that He is any different today?

God communicates His love for us through the person of Jesus. He shows us that He is for us. God wants to love you and help you live out your life here on this earth. So if you’ve ever doubted God’s love for you, be encouraged. God loves you, and He is for you. He wants the best for you. Ask Him to show you His love for you.

As we get closer to celebrating Thanksgiving this week, be sure to thank God for His love for you and for being willing to communicate with us through Jesus.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Hebrews 1:1

Posted on November 25, 2024

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways – Hebrews 1:1 (NIV)

At school, I always spoke to my friends. I went out of my way to find them in the halls between classes. It was fun to update them on what was going on in my life, what I was thinking about, and in return, hear about them. Talking to friends is really fun.

I like talking to friends. However, I don’t usually speak to people I don’t know that much. Of course I can, if the situation calls for it. I can ask the worker in a store for help finding something, or ask someone I don’t know how to get somewhere at a new place.

However, the majority of my communication is with friends. When I talk, it’s with the people I know and I love. I don’t think God is all that different from us. God communicates with people because He loves them. God began communicating with people in the Garden of Eden. Then throughout history, He has continued to speak to people. Even when we hadn’t deserved it, God still continued to speak and to make Himself known.

God spoke in the Old Testament in so many different ways. He spoke through prophets, through the law, through a burning bush, through a still small voice, and many other ways. In the first chapter of Hebrews we see that God still speaks to us today. We’ll discuss that more in another devotion. However, we can realize that God still speaks to people.

God speaking to people shows His love for them. He isn’t a god that is far off and can’t be known. Instead, He is the God that speaks and reveals himself to us. What a wonderful gift we have to be able to know the creator God. Take some time today to thank God for the fact that He is speaking to us still today.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Colossians 2:7

Posted on November 22, 2024

Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. – Colossians 2:7 (NLT)

Being thankful right now is probably the last thing on your mind. It feels like there’s so many things going on that can make us feel unthankful.

However, even in the middle of trouble, we can remind ourselves of our roots. Our roots are in Jesus. And if we’ve built our lives on him, then we have something to be thankful for.

Even if things seem hard right now, you can be thankful that you know Jesus. You have salvation in Him. Forgiveness is found in Him. No matter what you’re going through, you have a savior who is there by your side.

That is something to be thankful for. So even when you feel alone. Even when you feel mistreated, know that you’ve got roots in Jesus.

Jesus is there for you, leading you, keeping you. He’s guiding you through whatever you’re facing. No matter what, you can be thankful for your roots in Jesus!