July 22 | Who You Are When Nobody's Telling You What to Do | Carpooling with Jesus Devotional for Kids

July 24 | When You Didn't Get Picked | Carpooling with Jesus Devotional for Kids

Hey Carpool Crew,   Getting passed over stings way more than it should. A kid stands there acting like it's fine, but inside it hurts. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin opens Psalm 34:18, where the Lord is near the brokenhearted. When a kid's heart cracks, God doesn't back away. He leans in closer, which is the exact opposite of how it feels. Not getting picked by people does not mean a kid isn't wanted by God. People can overlook them. God never does.   This Friday episode hands kids three things to try this week: tell God exactly how the hurt feels instead of stuffing it, whisper a quick prayer that God is near, and ask the heart question, do I let one not-picked moment tell me I'm worth less, or do I let God tell me the truth? About 5 minutes, kid-friendly, with a discussion question to land on together.   Today's One Thing: God is closest to you when your feelings are hurt.   Scripture: Psalm 34:18 (CSB) https://carpoolingwithjesus.com   Download the ROAD TRIP game: https://apple.co/4xFb21N   Subscribe: https://carpoolingwithjesus.com/cwj-plus   GET INVOLVED Request Free Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickers Book a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutout Submit a Question from the Backseat: https://bit.ly/AskTheBackseat   CARPOOLING WITH JESUS COMMUNITY Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-insta   Christian podcast for kids, Kids devotional podcast, Daily devotional for kids, Daily Christian podcast for children, Bible devotional for kids, Kids Christian podcast, Christian family podcast, Family faith podcast, Christian parenting, Christian family devotional, Bible stories for kids, Bible lessons for kids, Scripture for kids, Learning about Jesus, Following Jesus, Faith-building for kids, Christian character for kids, Biblical values for children, Christian discipleship for kids, Raising kids to follow Jesus, Christian resources for families, Honesty for kids, Kindness for kids, Courage for kids, Forgiveness for kids, Obedience for kids, Gratitude for kids, Friendship for kids, Trusting God, Christian encouragement for kids, Carpooling with Jesus, Christian audio devotional, Daily Bible podcast for kids, Family devotions, Summer devotions for families, School commute podcast, Car rides with kids

July 23 | When You Miss Someone This Summer | Carpooling with Jesus Devotional for Kids

Hey Carpool Crew,   Summer makes friendships go quiet. People travel, they're at camp, families get busy, and the friend a kid saw every day is suddenly gone for a while. That quiet can feel scary, like something's wrong. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin opens Proverbs 17:17, where a friend loves at all times, which includes the quiet ones. Quiet is not the same as over. A friendship can go silent for a season and still be alive underneath. The real question isn't whether a friend went quiet. It's what kind of friend your kid will be while it's quiet.   This Saturday episode hands kids three things to try this week: send one kind message with no pressure, whisper a quick prayer to be a steady friend, and ask the heart question, do I drop people the second things get quiet, or do I love at all times? About 5 minutes, kid-friendly, with a discussion question to land on together.   Today's One Thing: A real friend keeps loving even through the quiet stretches.   Scripture: Proverbs 17:17 (CSB) https://carpoolingwithjesus.com   Download the ROAD TRIP game: https://apple.co/4xFb21N   Subscribe: https://carpoolingwithjesus.com/cwj-plus   GET INVOLVED Request Free Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickers Book a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutout Submit a Question from the Backseat: https://bit.ly/AskTheBackseat   CARPOOLING WITH JESUS COMMUNITY Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-insta   Christian podcast for kids, Kids devotional podcast, Daily devotional for kids, Daily Christian podcast for children, Bible devotional for kids, Kids Christian podcast, Christian family podcast, Family faith podcast, Christian parenting, Christian family devotional, Bible stories for kids, Bible lessons for kids, Scripture for kids, Learning about Jesus, Following Jesus, Faith-building for kids, Christian character for kids, Biblical values for children, Christian discipleship for kids, Raising kids to follow Jesus, Christian resources for families, Honesty for kids, Kindness for kids, Courage for kids, Forgiveness for kids, Obedience for kids, Gratitude for kids, Friendship for kids, Trusting God, Christian encouragement for kids, Carpooling with Jesus, Christian audio devotional, Daily Bible podcast for kids, Family devotions, Summer devotions for families, School commute podcast, Car rides with kids

July 22 | Who You Are When Nobody's Telling You What to Do | Carpooling with Jesus Devotional for Kids

Hey Carpool Crew,   Summer does something funny. When nobody's handing kids a list, it's easy for them to forget who they are and just float through the day. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin opens Ephesians 2:10, where we are God's workmanship, made on purpose for good works God planned ahead of time. A kid's worth doesn't switch on when a grown-up hands them an assignment. It was baked in all along. The empty day isn't a test of whether they matter. It's a blank page where the real them gets to show up.   This Wednesday episode hands kids three things to try this week: do one good thing on an empty day without being told, whisper a quick prayer of thanks for being made on purpose, and ask the heart question, do I only feel like somebody when someone's telling me what to do? About 5 minutes, kid-friendly, with a discussion question to land on together.   Today's One Thing: You are God's handiwork, even when no one is telling you what to do.   Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 (CSB) https://carpoolingwithjesus.com   Download the ROAD TRIP game: https://apple.co/4xFb21N   Subscribe: https://carpoolingwithjesus.com/cwj-plus   GET INVOLVED Request Free Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickers Book a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutout Submit a Question from the Backseat: https://bit.ly/AskTheBackseat   CARPOOLING WITH JESUS COMMUNITY Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-insta   Christian podcast for kids, Kids devotional podcast, Daily devotional for kids, Daily Christian podcast for children, Bible devotional for kids, Kids Christian podcast, Christian family podcast, Family faith podcast, Christian parenting, Christian family devotional, Bible stories for kids, Bible lessons for kids, Scripture for kids, Learning about Jesus, Following Jesus, Faith-building for kids, Christian character for kids, Biblical values for children, Christian discipleship for kids, Raising kids to follow Jesus, Christian resources for families, Honesty for kids, Kindness for kids, Courage for kids, Forgiveness for kids, Obedience for kids, Gratitude for kids, Friendship for kids, Trusting God, Christian encouragement for kids, Carpooling with Jesus, Christian audio devotional, Daily Bible podcast for kids, Family devotions, Summer devotions for families, School commute podcast, Car rides with kids

July 21 | Three Thanks Beats Grumpy | Carpooling with Jesus Devotional for Kids

Hey Carpool Crew, Some days a grumpy mood rolls in like a cloud and parks right over a kid's head, no real reason needed. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin opens 1 Thessalonians 5:18, where we give thanks in everything, not for everything. Grumpy makes the brain hunt for what's wrong. Thankful makes it hunt for what's right. They can't both run the show. So when a kid names three real thank-yous, the grumpy has to start scooting over.   This Tuesday episode hands kids three things to try this week: name three real thank-yous when a grumpy mood parks over you, whisper a quick prayer to see what's good, and ask the heart question, am I letting one bad thing block out all the good things? About 5 minutes, kid-friendly, with a discussion question to land on together.   Today's One Thing: Naming three thank-yous can turn a grumpy day around.   https://carpoolingwithjesus.com   Download the ROAD TRIP game: https://apple.co/4xFb21N   Subscribe: https://carpoolingwithjesus.com/cwj-plus   GET INVOLVED Request Free Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickers Book a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutout Submit a Question from the Backseat: https://bit.ly/AskTheBackseat   CARPOOLING WITH JESUS COMMUNITY Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-insta   Christian podcast for kids, Kids devotional podcast, Daily devotional for kids, Daily Christian podcast for children, Bible devotional for kids, Kids Christian podcast, Christian family podcast, Family faith podcast, Christian parenting, Christian family devotional, Bible stories for kids, Bible lessons for kids, Scripture for kids, Learning about Jesus, Following Jesus, Faith-building for kids, Christian character for kids, Biblical values for children, Christian discipleship for kids, Raising kids to follow Jesus, Christian resources for families, Honesty for kids, Kindness for kids, Courage for kids, Forgiveness for kids, Obedience for kids, Gratitude for kids, Friendship for kids, Trusting God, Christian encouragement for kids, Carpooling with Jesus, Christian audio devotional, Daily Bible podcast for kids, Family devotions, Summer devotions for families, School commute podcast, Car rides with kids

July 20 | The Boredom Treasure Hunt | Carpooling with Jesus Devotional for Kids

Hey Carpool Crew, Somewhere in the middle of summer, kids hit the slump where every day feels the same and they're just bored. Today on Carpooling with Jesus, Pastor Justin opens Proverbs 25:2, where God loves to conceal a good thing and then call us to go investigate. Boredom isn't the end of the fun. It might be the invitation right before it. God tucks good things nearby, not to keep them from us, but because He loves the joy of us finding them. This Monday episode hands kids three things to try this week: go on a treasure hunt instead of waiting for fun to arrive, whisper a quick prayer to be shown something good, and ask the heart question, am I waiting to be entertained or willing to go looking? About 5 minutes, kid-friendly, with a discussion question to land on together.   Today's One Thing: Boredom can be a treasure hunt for the good God hides in plain sight. Scripture: Proverbs 25:2 (CSB) https://carpoolingwithjesus.com  Download the ROAD TRIP game: https://apple.co/4xFb21N  Subscribe: https://carpoolingwithjesus.com/cwj-plus  GET INVOLVED Request Free Stickers: https://bit.ly/CarpoolingStickers Book a Shout Out: https://bit.ly/booktheshoutout Submit a Question from the Backseat: https://bit.ly/AskTheBackseat CARPOOLING WITH JESUS COMMUNITY Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CPWJFB YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/YoutubeCPWJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/carpooling-insta   Christian podcast for kids, Kids devotional podcast, Daily devotional for kids, Daily Christian podcast for children, Bible devotional for kids, Kids Christian podcast, Christian family podcast, Family faith podcast, Christian parenting, Christian family devotional, Bible stories for kids, Bible lessons for kids, Scripture for kids, Learning about Jesus, Following Jesus, Faith-building for kids, Christian character for kids, Biblical values for children, Christian discipleship for kids, Raising kids to follow Jesus, Christian resources for families, Honesty for kids, Kindness for kids, Courage for kids, Forgiveness for kids, Obedience for kids, Gratitude for kids, Friendship for kids, Trusting God, Christian encouragement for kids, Carpooling with Jesus, Christian audio devotional, Daily Bible podcast for kids, Family devotions, Summer devotions for families, School commute podcast, Car rides with kids