Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 1 Corinthians 10:24

Posted on October 26, 2022

A low self-esteem can really be an issue for many young people. Low self-esteem often stems from thinking our worth is based on how others treat us, or how we feel about ourselves. Instead, we should look to God and see what He says about us.

The limiting thing about a low self-esteem is that it causes us to think a lot about ourselves. This isn’t healthy. It’s easy to focus so much on how we’re not accepted by others, or how we don’t like something about us, that it causes us to become self-centered. Being self-centered is not God’s best for your life.

Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. – 1 Corinthians 10:24 (NLT)

Today’s Bible verse is a challenge to that. It tells us that we shouldn’t be so focused on ourselves that we forget about other people. One great way to help yourself overcome a low self-esteem is to spend some time helping out others.

This is helpful because it takes the focus off of ourselves and puts the focus on others. We are to be light to those around us. We should be looking to help others and lead them to Jesus. If we’re so consumed with our failures, shortcomings, and insecurities that we forget to help others, it puts us in a bad spot.

God put value on you so that you could be a blessing to others and fulfill the good plan He has for you. So if you’ve become internally focused choose to adjust your focus. Get out of yourself and help those around you. As you do, it will help boost your self-esteem.

Youth Devotional - Every Teenager's Guide To A Healthy Self-Esteem

Youth Devotional – Every Teenager’s Guide To A Healthy Self-Esteem

$5.00
Shop now

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Matthew 26:14-16

Posted on October 25, 2022

Have you ever been stabbed in the back by a friend? It doesn’t feel good, does it? When someone you trust lets you down or turns their back on you, it can hurt deeply. Often in times like these, in the midst of our pain we can forget that we have a God who understands how we feel.

Jesus went through betrayal. One of His disciples, Judas, betrayed Him for money.

14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16 From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. – Matthew 26:14-16

In reading this, we don’t really get a feel for how Jesus felt by all of this. But I’d imagine He didn’t love getting betrayed. Jesus had poured time into teaching His disciples, He had loved them, and now one of the people closest to Him was betraying Him.

That had to hurt. And yet, it’s good for us, because it shows us that Jesus really does understand. He gets it when we’re hurt by someone who was supposed to be our friend. So in those moments when you’re down because you’ve been hurt or betrayed by someone close to you, reach out to Him. He gets it like no one else can.

Today’s Truth: People don’t set your value – Jesus does.

Finally, realize that people don’t set your value. Even if you’re all alone, and all your friends have left, that doesn’t mean that you’re not valuable. Your value is set by the one who created you, God. He alone should be the one to tell you your worth.

So today, don’t give up. Don’t feel like you’re worthless. Jesus understands how you feel. And He tells you that you’re of great value. Listen to what He says and believe it over what you see around you and how you feel!

Youth Devotional - Every Teenager's Guide To A Healthy Self-Esteem

Youth Devotional – Every Teenager’s Guide To A Healthy Self-Esteem

$5.00
Shop now

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Isaiah 43:4

Posted on October 24, 2022

Because you are precious in my eyes,
    and honored, and I love you,
I give men in return for you,
    peoples in exchange for your life. – Isaiah 43:4 (ESV)

I remember at youth group there was one student who was always loud. You could always hear her voice above all the others. And the youth leaders always listened to her because her voice was the one they heard in the crowd. You probably know someone like that too at your school or youth group. People that have a loud voice get heard above all the noise.

In life, it doesn’t matter all that much whether you have a loud or quiet voice. What does matter is what voice you choose to listen to each day.

It’s easy to listen to lies. Perhaps you feel like you’re too fat, or too skinny. Maybe you’re not the best at math and so you think that you’re not smart. And if you’re careful, you start to listen to those thoughts that tell you you’re not worth that much. The more you listen to them, the more you believe them. Before you know it, you begin to doubt your worth. You wonder if you really are important and if anyone really cares about you.

But here is the truth. You’re important to God. And He is the one who gives you the truth about your worth. So when the voices in your head, or even the voices of others tell you you’re not important, don’t listen. Listen to God. Hear what He speaks over you.

Decide to make God’s voice the loudest voice in your life. Listen to Him in the noise of the crowd. He is the one who says you’re important, you have value, and that your future is good. Choose to listen to Him and ignore the voices in your head that tell you you’re unimportant.

Today’s Truth: God’s Voice Should Be The Loudest in Your Life

Youth Devotional - Every Teenager's Guide To A Healthy Self-Esteem

Youth Devotional – Every Teenager’s Guide To A Healthy Self-Esteem

$5.00
Shop now

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 1 Samuel 23:15

Posted on October 21, 2022

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion for Teens on Fear

This devotion is a repost from 2019, but had such good content, we thought we’d update it a little and let you enjoy it now in 2022!

While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come out to take his life.

David had every right to be afraid. In today’s Bible verse, we see that He had Saul on the way to kill him. Talk about a scary situation! Saul was the king of the nation, so he had lots of resources available to go after David and kill him. And Saul wasn’t afraid to be using them. The verse tells us he was on his way to take David’s life.

David had a legitimate reason to be afraid. He was facing something really big!

Have you noticed that it’s difficult to not give in to fear when it feels like the thing you’re afraid of is very big and powerful?

That’s the thing about fear, it always seems big!

Fear Feels Big

Fear in our lives always feels bigger than what we can handle. We face a problem and it just seems like it’s bigger and scarier than we want to deal with. Problems can often cause you to want to give up or hide from them because they’re just too scary.

However, when you’re faced with fear, realize that even though it often appears bigger than you, you’re not dealing with it alone. God is there He’s for you, and with His help, you can face anything that you fear.

Fear is defeated when you realize that even though it seems big, God is bigger and you can conquer fear with Him!

5 Devotions to Defeat Fear

Ready to break free from fear?

This e-book will provide you with practical tools to help you win the battle against fear in your life.

Begin your journey toward freedom today.

Here’s a recap of this week’s devotions on fear

Day 2 – Fear Speaks Loud
When you’re facing fear, it speaks so loud. It’s hard to see anything else or imagine ever being free from the fears that hold you back. Learn in this devotion how to drown out fear and see God move on your behalf.

Day 3 – Fear Stops At The Word

When God speaks, it has to come to pass. That means the things that God has promised you will happen! This devotion shows you how to stop fear with the Word of God!

Day 4 – Faith Holds You Steady In Fear

Fear will try to rock your world if you let it. Choose instead to cling to faith to combat fear. Learn how faith can be the anchor to hold you steady when fear tries to capsize your life!

If you’d like more devotions to challenge you to walk free from fear, check out last week’s devotions on fear.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 10:14

Posted on October 20, 2022

“I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me – John 10:14 (NLT)

Do you ever feel unknown and insignificant? I remember a time in middle school where I wanted so badly to have my crush pay attention to me. No matter what I did, he didn’t seem to notice me at all. And to be honest, that made me feel really bad. It wasn’t that he was mean or anything, I just wasn’t a person that he noticed because I tended to be quiet.

You might feel the same way at times. Maybe it feels like your teacher doesn’t hear you or understand you. Or perhaps a friend isn’t giving you the attention it feels like you deserve. When you start to feel down because it feels like no one cares, realize something important from today’s verse: you are known by God.

As God’s child, you are known. He knows you. God cares about you, and wants a relationship with you. So in those moments when it feels like the people around you don’t care or get you, know the truth is the one that matters the most, God, knows you.

God could be busy with all the problems in the world. But even in the middle of everything going on, He cares for you. He knows you and always has time for you.

Today, don’t be afraid to take your requests and your problems to God. Realize that He knows you. He cares for you and wants you to experience a good and fulfilling relationship with Him.

Today’s Truth: You are Known by God!

You are known by God

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 10:11

Posted on October 19, 2022

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. – John 10:11 (NIV)

Life can be hard. Have you noticed that? Many times, you probably wish things were easier. Maybe you wish that you had success like someone you admire. Perhaps you see another person and it just seems they have such a great life. And while it’s probably true that it looks like someone has it better or easier, if they don’t have Jesus all that success is empty.

Jesus tells us He is the good shepherd. What does that mean for your day to day life? It means that He’s there. He cares. You’re not doing life alone. You have someone who cares about you, who looks out for you, even if it feels that no one else does.

It means that you’re important. Regardless of how you feel, or how others treat you, to Jesus, you are important.

Finally, it means that He wants to take care of you. He wants to lead you into good things. So take some time today to think about how good Jesus is. Think about how He wants to lead and guide you into good things. Your job is to trust Him.

Trusting Jesus can be really hard sometimes, however. But challenge yourself to push past your feelings, and begin to trust Jesus. Lean into Him and let His goodness become real to you. Spend time reading verses and listening to songs that remind you of how good He is, and the good things He has in store for you.

Life with Jesus is a good life. Let Him lead and care for you!

Today’s Truth: Life with Jesus is good!

Life with Jesus is good

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 10:9

Posted on October 18, 2022

Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. – John 10:9

Busy, busy, busy. That is a word that most of us would use to describe our lives. We run from band practice, to our job, to school, to home, and our lives are just busy. When we’re not doing, we’re often on our phones, texting, watching videos, or playing games. We’re so busy, that often we don’t have much time for the things of God.

Most of our friends are the same way. They’re so busy doing stuff, that they’ve written off God. They might think they’re a pretty good person, and that they don’t really need God or religion.

The Bible tells us something different than this however. The Bible teaches that there is only one way to God, and that way is Jesus. That means that if we spend our whole lives being busy, but never taking the time to put our trust and faith in Jesus, we wont be saved and experience the goodness He has for our lives.

So today, we should put a priority on knowing Jesus. Yes, our lives may be busy, but Jesus should be a priority in our lives. We should be getting to know Him, and experiencing the goodness that life with Him brings. Decide today to put down your phone and spend a little time getting to know Jesus. Realize that knowing Him is what life is truly all about.

Today’s Truth: Get to know Jesus and Experience Good Things.

Like today’s devotion and want to explore the topic deeper? Check out this devotion.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 10:3

Posted on October 17, 2022

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. – John 10:3 (NLT)

As a child of God, you have probably heard someone say that you can expect to hear His voice. But how do you get started? Well, first of all, it starts by being willing. Are you willing to listen to God’s leading? If so, then begin to ask Him to speak to you.

It’s kind of like how you can hear your mom’s voice, even if you don’t see her, and know she’s calling for you. You’ve known your mom your whole life, and as a result, you really know her voice. You know when you need to obey based on her tone, or you can tell when she’s happy all based on her voice.

The same is true when it comes to hearing from God. As you hear His voice more, and practice following Him, the more confident you get that you hear Him. So start with something small. Ask God for help with your math homework. Or ask Him for an idea on how to deal with a difficult situation with a friend. Then get quiet and still and listen. Many times, an idea will pop into your head, or perhaps you’ll see a scripture during your Bible reading time that will encourage you and be exactly what you need to hear.

Want More Tips on How to Hear from God? – Read This

These things are the leading of God. The ideas on how to deal with a situation. The encouraging scripture that helps you get through another tough day. That is God leading you. Know that He wants to lead and guide you. And the more you begin to trust that leading, the more He will lead you.

So today, realize that God wants to lead you. You’ve just got to give Him opportunities to do it. So keep reading your Bible, keep asking Him for help when you deal with difficulty. The more you give Him room to work in your life the more He will do.

Know that He loves you, He knows your name and wants to lead you every single day.

Today’s Truth: God wants to lead you.

God wants to lead you.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Hebrews 11:1

Posted on October 14, 2022

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

There are so many promises in God’s word. Maybe there’s one that you’ve been standing on, but you just haven’t seen the results yet. And in your stand, you’ve found that it’s been easy to want to get tired and give up.

Waiting is one of the hardest things about faith. We want God’s promises to happen automatically in our lives. But sometimes, that isn’t the case. And so how do we keep faith when things seem to be so far from what we’d like to see in our lives?

One of the best ways to encourage yourself is to remember the things that God has done for you. Maybe there was the time when you discovered a Bible verse that really encouraged you. Or the prayer for more friends that God answered for you last year. Whatever it is, take some time to remember what God has done for you and thank Him. As you do that, it will cause your confidence in God’s ability to grow. It will cause faith to rise up in your heart and you’ll realize that you do have the courage to stand strong.

So if you’re in one of those times when your faith feels shaky, begin reminding yourself of the things God has done. Read Bible stories about how God came through for others and you’ll find yourself growing stronger in faith. Even if you don’t see the results yet, know that God will come through for you!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Matthew 4:4

Posted on October 13, 2022

Teen Devotion and Bible Verse on The Importance of Reading Your Bible

But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” – Matthew 4:4 (NLT)

Have you ever read the Bible but felt overwhelmed? Maybe the book seems really big. Perhaps you don’t like reading. Those things can make Bible reading seem really hard. However, the study of God’s word is important.

Today’s verse shows us that we aren’t to just eat food and that’s all we need for growth. Instead, it tells us that we need also need to feed on the Word of God. Feeding on God’s word might sound weird, but it’s really helpful for your spiritual growth.

The Bible helps us learn right from wrong. It helps us make good decisions and makes us wise.

God’s word is a powerful tool in our lives. Your heart was made for God’s word. God’s word is a seed that produces growth and life in your life. So if you haven’t, find ways to make time for God’s word. It might be something simple like reading a quick devotion every day or listening to a YouTube sermon or Podcast. Even if you don’t like to read there are many ways to get God’s word in your heart.

So today, make God’s word a priority in your life. Don’t go a day without spending time in God’s word!