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Feeling discouraged or needing renewed strength for yourself and your children?
You're not alone, my friend! 🤍
In today's Simple Devotions for Children Family Devotion Episode, we're exploring Isaiah 40:31 and discovering how putting our hope in God can renew our strength.
Together, we'll learn how encouraging one another, building resilience, and trusting Jesus can help us keep moving forward—even when life feels difficult.
If you're ready to strengthen your family's faith, encourage your children through challenges, and discover how God's Word can renew your strength, then this episode is for you! 🙏🏽
📖 Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31
🧡 Today's Simple Truth: When we put our hope in the Lord and encourage one another, we can find renewed strength to keep going.
Grab your physical Bibles and gather your family!
Have fun exploring God's Word together!
Friend, remember that you don't have to do life alone. God has placed people in your family who can encourage and strengthen one another.
Keep putting your hope in Jesus and reminding each other of the potential God has placed within you.
Blessings 🫶🏽
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Main Podcast Keywords: Bible Verses, Working Moms, Devotional, Family Time, Active Parenting, Faith-Led, Christian Working Moms, family devotional, resilience for kids, Isaiah 40:31, Bible verses for children, Christian parenting, renewed strength, family encouragement
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
You're not alone, my friend! 🤍
Welcome to Simple Devotions for Children, where busy Christian Working Moms can find simple, powerful prayers to speak over their children.
In today's Prayer Episode, we're praying for resilience, perseverance, and God's strength to help our children face challenges and keep moving forward in faith.
If you're ready to pray for your child to overcome difficult moments, grow stronger through challenges, and remember who they are in Jesus, then this episode is for you! 🙏🏽
📖 Bible Verse: James 1:2–4
🙏🏽 Prayer Focus: Resilience & Perseverance Through Challenges
🗣️ Declarations to Speak Over Your Child:
“Lord, use the challenges my child faces to strengthen them.”
“My child is strong in the Lord and in the power of Your might.”
“By the blood of Jesus, my child is sanctified and set apart for God's perfect plan.”
Friend, even when you don't have all the answers, you can bring your child's struggles before God in prayer. He hears you and loves your child.
Let's battle together in prayer! 🙏🏽
Blessings 🫶🏽
👉 Join the Simple Devotions Insider List for weekly encouragement:
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👉 Book a 30-Minute Coaching Call with Samantha:
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⭐️ Website: www.samwatson.org
Main Podcast Keywords: Bible Verses, Working Moms, Devotional, Family Time, Active Parenting, Faith-Led
Supporting Search Phrases: Christian Working Moms, prayer for children, praying for your child, resilience in children, Christian parenting, James 1:2–4, perseverance, faith-based parenting
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
Are you a Christian Working Mom who wants to help your child become a confident reader while growing closer to God?
You're not alone, my friend! 🤍
In today's episode of Simple Devotions for Children, I'm joined by Melanie Jeffrey, former literacy teacher and host of Phonics for Homeschool Moms.
We're talking about how simple phonics skills can help your child learn to read, build confidence, and eventually enjoy reading Bible verses and children's devotionals independently.
If you're ready to confidently help your child learn to read, make Bible time more engaging, and encourage their growing relationship with God, then this episode is for you! 🙏🏽
🧡 3 Simple Tips You'll Learn
Remember, my friend, you don't have to be a trained teacher to begin helping your child learn to read. Small, consistent steps matter!
Blessings 🫶🏽
🎙️ Connect with Melanie Jeffrey
Podcast: Phonics for Homeschool Moms
Phonics Guide for MOMS: https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/251782068d
Phonics for Homeschool MOMS podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/phonics-for-homeschool-moms-kindergarten-reading-curriculum/id1771772664
⭐️ Next Steps
👉 Join the Simple Devotions Insider List for weekly encouragement:
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👉 Book a 30-Minute Coaching Call with Samantha:
https://calendly.com/hello-samwatson/call30
⭐️ Website: www.samwatson.org
🔐 Keywords: Bible Verses, Working Moms, Devotional, Family Time, Active Parenting, Faith Led
Supporting search phrases: Christian Working Moms, teaching kids to read, phonics for kids, children's Bible reading, family devotional, reading confidence, Christian parenting
🚨 EPISODE DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
Want a simple family devotional to help your children understand love and family unity?
Grab your kids and join me for today’s Friday Family Devotion as we discover what the Bible teaches about putting on love first and how love can help bring unity into our families.
If you’re ready to build a stronger connection with your children, put love into action, and grow together in family unity, then this episode is for you! 🤍
📖 Bible Verse: Colossians 3:14 — “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
❤️ Today’s Simple Truth: Put on love first.
👟 Family Activity:
💬 Family Discussion Questions:
Remember, your family doesn’t have to get everything perfect. As you spend time together learning God’s Word, He is growing each of you little by little. 🤍
Let’s put on love first and grow together in faith and family unity.
Blessings 🫶🏽
⭐️ Next Steps
👉 Join the Simple Devotions Insider List for weekly encouragement:
👉 Book a 30-Minute Coaching Call with Samantha:
⭐️ Website: www.samwatson.org
🔐 Keywords: Christian Working Moms, Family Devotional, Family Unity, Bible Verses for Children, Colossians 3:14, Family Time, Christian Parenting, Faith-Led Parenting, Simple Devotions, Kids Devotional, Active Parenting, Christian Family
🚨 EPISODE DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
Are you a Christian Working Mom praying for a stronger relationship with your child and greater unity in your family?
In today’s Wednesday Prayer episode, we’re praying for family unity, deeper connection with our children, and God’s wisdom for Christian parenting.
📖 Bible Verse: Psalm 133:1 — “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
🙏🏽 Prayer Focus: Family Unity & Deeper Connection With Your Children
🗣️ Declarations to Speak Over Your Child:
If you’ve been feeling powerless or unsure how to pray for your children, this short prayer is a simple way to pause, invite God into your family, and pray for wisdom as you build a stronger connection with your child.
Let’s battle together in prayer. 🙏🏽
Aloha 🫶🏽
⭐️ Next Steps
👉 Join the Simple Devotions Insider List for weekly encouragement:
👉 Book a 30-Minute Coaching Call with Samantha:
⭐️ Website: www.samwatson.org
🔐 Keywords: Christian Working Moms, prayer for children, family unity prayer, praying for your child, Christian parenting, Bible verses for children, Psalm 133:1, family devotions, Family Time, stronger relationship with your child, faith-led parenting
Are you working, raising children, homeschooling your children and wondering where a family devotional could fit into your day?
You’re not alone.
In this guest episode of Simple Devotions for Children, Samantha talks with Billie-Jo Cochran, host of The Working Homeschool Mom, about making time for God and being present with your children amid a full schedule.
Three tips you’ll learn:
Whether you homeschool or work outside the home, you can begin with one simple change that helps your family connect.
Aloha
Explore Billie-Jo’s work: https://thesimplifiedmom.com/
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🚨EPISODE DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
Are you desiring for your children to have healthy relationships? But you’re feeling overwhelmed, busy, or stressed as a family?
Let’s take a simple moment together. 🤍
If you’re ready to build healthy relationships starting with your family, then this family devotional episode is for you.
In this Bible Verse, we’re reminded:
“A new command I give you, Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 (NIV)
Today’s family devotion episode is simple and easy to follow:
Discussion Question:
👉 What makes a health relationship? Who encourages you? How can you encourage someone this week?
Family Activity:
👉 Think of someone you can encourage this week. Encourage them with a handwritten note or a drawing, then give it to them.
No pressure. No perfect setup.
Just a simple moment that helps your family turn to God—together.
Because even the smallest moments with God can bring peace into your home.
Aloha 🫶🏽
⭐️Next Step from Episode
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The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
Wondering about the relationships your child is having? Do you desire for your child to have healthy relationships? I believe you do! But you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, and powerless while actively parenting to pray for your children?
You’re not alone, My Friend. 🤍
Welcome to Simple Devotions for Children— resources for busy Christian Working Moms!
If you’re ready to build a strong prayer habit for your children in a simple, easy, and powerful way, then this episode is for you! Because when you’re filled, parenting comes from a place of peace, not pressure.
Today’s prayer topic is: Healthy Relationships
Bible Verse: John 13:34 (NIV) “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
Declaration:
Praying First gives you wisdom to lead your child in their devotions.
This short, but powerful prayer will help you build a spiritual covering over your child—no matter how busy your day feels.
Let’s Battle in Prayer together, let’s go! 🙏🏽
Aloha 🫶🏽
⭐️Next Step from Episode
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The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
What can you do when your child feels afraid—and you’re still learning to face fears of your own?
In this guest episode of Simple Devotions for Children, Samantha talks with children’s author and The Fearless Conversations podcaster MeKael Black about helping children know who they are in Christ.
MeKael shares how her family encouraged her through swimming lessons and public speaking, and how her children saw her pray, lean on Scripture, and take brave steps.
You’ll also hear how a children’s book can open a conversation about fear, and one simple idea you can try this week: choose a short Bible verse, talk about it together, and return to it when a challenge comes up.
Three tips you’ll learn:
You don’t have to have all the answers to begin. One honest conversation and one small step can help your family grow closer to God.
Next Steps
Meet MeKael and explore her books, including The Fearless Princess: https://www.mekaelblack.com/
Join the Simple Devotions Insider email list: https://insider.getresponsesite.com/
Are you wondering why you’re being ignored or disregarded, especially by those closest to you? Is this making you feel overwhelmed, busy, and frustrated?
Let’s take a simple family devotional moment together. 🤍
If you’re ready to discover what God’s Word says about Building Respect, then this family devotional episode is for you.
In this Bible Verse, we’re reminded:
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 (NIV)
Today’s family devotion episode is simple and easy to follow:
👉Discussion Question:
1. Share how you define respect.
2. Share a time when you were respectful to someone.
3. How can you show respect to someone when you both disagree?
👉Family Activity: Coupon Creation.
No pressure. No perfect setup.
Just a simple moment that helps your family turn to God—together.
Because even the smallest moments with God can bring peace into your home.
Aloha 🫶🏽
⭐️Next Step from Episode
👉 Join the Simple Devotions Insider List for exclusive resources:
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🔐 Keywords: Working Moms, Bible Verses, Parenting, Family Time, Devotional, Christian Busy moms, Family devotions, Devotions for kids, Daily Bible devotions, Christian parenting, Bible devotions for children, Kids Bible, Christian family, Teaching children the Bible, Faith for kids
🚨EPISODE DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.
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The go-to Podcast for Christian working moms who want to turn everyday family time into simple, engaging devotional moments rooted in God’s Word, by leading with confidence.
Are you a Christian working mom who wants to share Bible verses with your elementary-aged child, but feels short on time or unsure where to begin? Are you worried about your child's personal relationship with Jesus?
If you’ve been looking for a simple place to begin, I’m glad you’re here!
Welcome to Simple Devotions for Children Podcast
I'm Samantha, a wife, a mom, lover of Jesus, a children’s ministry leader, and I hope to be your new BFF. Even with years of ministry experience, I struggled to get my own children excited about spending time in God’s Word. God showed me that helping them build their own devotional habits began with me modeling being in His Word.
If you're ready then each week, you'll find …
⭐️encouragement for the realities of Christian working motherhood,
⭐️God-Led short prayers and declarations you can speak over your child,
⭐️Bible-based family devotional with a question or activity you can do together,
⭐️ways to confidently help your child grow closer to Jesus through engaging activities,
Then this Podcast is for you!
You don’t have to figure out how to lead your child in faith on your own. Come join me as we pray, open God’s Word, and share it with our children in ways they can be engaged, understand and enjoy.
Take a deep breath, exhale, my friend and let’s grow together.
Go get your pen and notebook because it starts with us!
Let’s Go!
Aloha,
Samantha
Next Steps:
👉Join Simple Devotions Insider Email List https://insider.getresponsesite.com/
👉Book A Simple Devotions Coaching Call Today! https://calendly.com/hello-samwatson/call30
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👉Contact Us: [email protected]
🚨PODCAST DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.