At Momalot we’ve gathered some of the best devotionals for kids of all ages and stages.
Over my years as a mother I’ve definitely decided on my own favorite devotionals to help my kids to grow closer to God. My kids are nearly teens (which seems so weird for me to type) and every year since they were toddlers, I’ve bought them a new devotional (or two or three) around Easter.
Maybe you can relate to this when I say, it’s so important to find the right devotional that will help connect their hearts to God and keep them engaged in their faith journey.
It is estimated that 64% of kids raised in a Christian home walk away from the faith upon entering college, according to Mama Bear Apologetics. I don’t want that for my own children, so I’m always looking for ways to help them stay connected with God and understand why Easter is such an important holiday.
That’s why I’m always on the lookout for the best devotionals for kids.
I decided this year that I would compile my family’s favorite devotionals into a few lists that anyone can reference. I’ve combined these with favorites sent in by other moms and cross-referenced these with some of the leading titles across the web.
Are there some of your favorites that I didn’t put on the list? I’d love to hear from you – just send a message through the Contact page, or comment below.
Devotionals for ages 3-5
Starting devotionals with your children at a young age is an important part of their spiritual development. It sets the foundation for them to learn about faith and how to incorporate it into their lives. Devotionals provide an opportunity for parents to engage in meaningful conversations and activities with their kids, teaching them not only the fundamentals of Christianity, but also how those principles can be applied in everyday life.
In our home we have regular devotional time. It’s generally right before bed, because our kids – like most kids, tend to get more chatty at bedtime.
Having regular devotional time allows children form a bond between themselves and God at an early age which can help sustain them throughout their lifetime. It encourages communication and trust with parents, allowing kids the freedom to ask questions, express doubts, or talk about difficult topics. Starting devotionals at an early age gives kids the opportunity to explore faith on a deeper level while laying the foundation for strong relationships built on Christian values.
The Beginner’s Bible: Timeless Children’s Stories
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
The One Year Devotions for Preschoolers by Crystal Bowman
A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung
Devotionals for ages 6 – 8
During the elementary years, kids are still learning foundational principles about faith and how to incorporate them into their lives. A devotional can help them both learn and review the basics of Christianity in a fun way, tailored specifically to their needs.
By engaging with a devotional regularly, kids gain knowledge about God’s Word and how it applies to their lives today. They become more aware of the importance of living according to Jesus’ teachings and develop the skills necessary to form strong relationships with others based on Christian values. With regular use of devotionals, kids will experience greater spiritual growth in an age-appropriate way.
These devotionals are great to read together with your child because at this age they are still trying to understand the world around them and their faith.
Every Day with Jesus by Charles Stanley
A Believe Devotional for Kids: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus by Randy Frazee
Hope For Each Day: 365 Devotions For Kids by Billy Graham
Our Daily Bread For Kids: 365 Meaningful Moments With God
Grace For The Moment: 365 Devotions For Kids by Max Lucado
How Great is Our God by Louis Giglio
Devotionals for ages 9 – 12
During the years of 9 through 12 kids begin to explore and question their faith. This is a critical time to be open to questions and if you don’t have the answers, be willing to look them up. A devotional can help them to keep focused on God’s plan for their lives by providing daily encouragement and guidance.
Devotionals can help kids practice spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and meditation. Through these practices, children learn how to put God first in all areas of their lives. This can be especially beneficial as kids move into high school and young adulthood.
A devotional can also provide direction for conversations about tough topics such as relationships, drugs and alcohol abuse, mental health, peer pressure, bullying, and more. Being able to use a devotional as a launchpad of discussion is why our family has absolutely LOVED the Sticky Situations books, by Betsy Schmitt. They bring up real life situations that my husband and I can talk through with our kids.
By engaging with a devotional regularly, kids gain knowledge about God’s Word and its application to their lives. They become more aware of the importance of living according to Jesus’ teachings. Devotionals provide a great source of spiritual growth in a fun and interactive way that is tailored specifically to their needs. Here are a few of our favorites.
Indescribable: 100 devotions for kids about Science & Our Big World by Louis Giglio
Sticky Situations by Betsy Schmitt
365 WWJD: Daily Answers to What Would Jesus Do? by Nick Harrison
The Plans I Have for You by Amy Parker
You’re God’s Girl!: A Devotional for Tweens By: Wynter Pitts
Devotionals for Ages 13-18
Devotionals for kids ages 14-18 are an important part of helping them grow in their faith. With the right devotional, teens can learn more about God and how to apply His Word to their everyday lives.
At this age, kids may be looking for something that speaks to them on a deeper level. Devotionals that focus on topics like relationships, identity, purpose, and life choices can help teens understand how to live out their faith in practical ways.
A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God by Patricia St. John
My Utmost For His Highest Devotional Collection Teen Edition by Oswald Chambers
A Believe Devotional for Kids: Think, Act, Be Like Jesus by Randy Frazee
Teen to Teen: 365 Daily Devotions by Teen Guys for Teen Guy by Patti Hummel
Live on Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God by Sadie Robertson
Conclusion
As parents, we have an incredible opportunity and responsibility to instill faith in our children. By giving them a devotional tailored to the Easter season, we can help them understand why this special holiday is so important. With the right resources, we can make sure our kids stay connected with God and keep up their spiritual journey.
Another way to support our kids in their faith walk is by making sure we stay sharp. One way to do this is to read our Bible daily and pray. Another way is by reading quality books ourselves. In light of this, you may enjoy our list of Christian Parentings Books We Love & So Will You.
