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Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens

Keys for Kids Ministries

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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 2000

Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God’s Word. Each day’s devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today’s topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces.

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Created Me

Sunday, January 19, 2025 • Duration 03:20

READ: PSALM 139

I was tiny

When You created me

But already then

You made great plans

that would come to be

You saw me when I was dust

Loved me already then

Called me Your child

Know where I have ever been

I was so small

No one else knew I existed

But You had a book

My days, You had written

From the tiny, small babe

Whom You looked on and smiled

To who I am today

I have always been Your precious child • Bethany Acker

• Isn’t it amazing to know that God created you? Before you were born, before your mom even knew she was pregnant, God saw you. And He had good plans for your life. Consider taking a moment just to think about that. How does it make you feel?

• Not only did God create you, but His love for you compelled Him to make the way for you to be in close relationship with Him through Jesus’s death and resurrection. If you want to know more about this good news, see our "Know Jesus" page.

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. My frame wasn’t hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them. Psalm 139:13-16 (WEB)

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Family Resemblance

Saturday, January 18, 2025 • Duration 04:42

READ: JOHN 3:1-8; 13:33-35; 1 PETER 1:3, 23

Have you ever had one of those moments when you realized you look a lot like your family? We’ve all inherited traits from our parents, like hair color, freckles, or height. And whether we were adopted or born into a family, we may also have other family traits, like facial expressions, mannerisms, or the way we carry ourselves. Sometimes people share so many inherited traits and look so much alike that it’s obvious they’re related.

And as Christians, we’re part of another family too—God’s family. When we put our trust in Jesus, the Bible says we were “born again” (John 3:1-8; 1 Peter 1:3, 23). We became God’s children. He freed us from sin, and through the Holy Spirit He put the characteristics that He Himself possesses into our hearts—traits like love, faithfulness, and patience, to name a few. When our lives reflect the character of Jesus, when what we say and what we do is motivated by His love, others can see that we’re God’s children. Of course, none of us will reflect Jesus’s character and love perfectly, at least until He returns. But we become more and more like Jesus as we grow in our faith. And as we develop the characteristics He’s given us and display them in our lives, it’s plain to see that we belong to Him.

Isn’t it so amazing that we get to share a family resemblance with God? Jesus is the almighty, holy, transcendent King of the Universe. Yet He humbled Himself to die on a cross for us, and then be raised to life so we could become part of His family. He invites us to share His resemblance and carry His name. What an incredible gift.

Once we belong to God’s family, His love overflows from us to the world around us. As we get to know Him better, He’ll help us grow to become more like Him. Our lives and the way we treat others can be a reflection of Jesus. Through us, people can see our heavenly Father’s love for them. And we can pray that they’ll want to become part of His family too. • A. W. Smith

• Have you noticed any Christians in your life who bear a striking family resemblance to Jesus? What is it like to be around them? How do they live?

Replace It!

Thursday, January 9, 2025 • Duration 04:39

READ: PSALM 119:9-16; ROMANS 12:1-2; PHILIPPIANS 4:8

As we go about our everyday lives, we will inevitably see and hear things that bother us—from things people talk about and jokes they make, to stuff we come across online. Sometimes we know these things are wrong, but they seem unavoidable. It all ends up filling our heads, and even when we don’t want to think about that junk, it can still give us bad thoughts.

When bad thoughts come to our minds, just ignoring them usually isn’t enough. What helps is replacing them with good ones. Think about it this way: If a car’s radiator hose splits open, green liquid splatters all over the surface of the engine and smokes. You can’t leave the bad hose the way it is, and you can’t just take it out either. If you want the car to keep running, you need to replace the broken part. It’s the same with bad thoughts—they have to be replaced.

But where do we get good thoughts to replace the bad thoughts with?

If we know Jesus, we already have them. He’s changing the way we think. Whenever bad thoughts come, we don’t have to let them take control of our minds. Instead, we can set our minds on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-3). He loves us so much that He died on the cross to free us from sin, and He rose from the dead so we could know Him and live with Him forever.

Because of Jesus, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to actually reject bad thoughts and grab onto good thoughts instead (2 Corinthians 10:5). When we’re tempted to think hateful thoughts about someone, we can take those thoughts out and instead choose to focus on Jesus’s love for that person. When we’re tempted to lust after someone, we can replace that thought by considering how Jesus sees that person. When we’re tempted to see ourselves as worthless, we can remember the infinite worth God places upon us, which He showed when Jesus gave up His life for us. And, as we notice recurring patterns of specific kinds of bad thoughts, we can start to memorize Bible verses that address the particular lies and sins we’re struggling with. No matter what bad thoughts we encounter, they’re no match for the truth of Jesus’s love. • A. W. Smith

Just as You Are

Friday, October 11, 2024 • Duration 04:34

READ: LUKE 19:1-10; ROMANS 15:7

Sometimes I find it difficult to take feedback from others. I put a lot of effort into what I do, so it can be hard to hear notes and criticism about the work I’m doing, whether it’s about my job, writing, singing, or just my personal life. And it’s even worse when the feedback comes with a rejection—like when I haven’t done x, y, or z, so I’m not qualified for whatever I was pursuing.

Back when I was looking for a job, I would hear phrases like, “Sorry, you don’t have the right experience,” or “We’re looking for someone with a different degree,” or “You should have become more specialized in this area.” Those rejections combined with negative feedback really stung.

But, despite knowing I will face rejection in life, I can take comfort in the fact that Jesus’s way is totally the opposite. Jesus loves us first. He doesn’t require us to do x, y, or z before He accepts us. His love for us goes all the way to death on a cross— and resurrection three days later. When Jesus was passing through the city of Jericho and He encountered a wealthy tax collector named Zacchaeus who cheated people out of their money, Jesus didn’t say to him, “Get your life together, change your career, and build a better reputation, and then maybe I’ll come over to your house for dinner.”

Absolutely not! Jesus said to Zacchaeus, “I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). Jesus loves us as we are. When we put our trust in Him, He sets us apart as holy. As we follow Him, He works in us to make us more like Him, but different people have all sorts of starting points on their faith journeys, and at the beginning of all these journeys is the love, mercy, and grace of Jesus, given freely. Jesus loves you as you are, each and every day. • Naomi Zylstra

• Can you think of a time you faced rejection or harsh feedback? How did you deal with it? Sometimes feedback is helpful, sometimes it’s hurtful, and sometimes it’s a bit of both. Jesus wants to help us heal and grow through these experiences, and often He helps us through other Christians. Who is someone in your life who can help you sort through difficult feedback?

Help Me, Daddy

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 • Duration 03:29

My breath started to grow short, and I felt panic rising in my chEsther While my parents were taking a nap on a warm Sunday afternoon, I was playing dress-up in my bedroom. The jacket I’d shoved my arms into had fit just fine the year before, but now I had obviously outgrown it. I’d become thoroughly, completely stuck, andto a five-year-oldthis problem seemed insurmountable. “What would I do?” Thankfully, my dad finished his nap just about that time. He opened the door to discover me struggling to free myself from the confining jacket. But he didn’t leave me on my own to find a way out. Daddy stepped into the room and reassured me, then gently tugged the coat from my shoulders. Finally, I could breathe easily. I could not have extricated myself from that scary situation without Daddy’s help. When we put our trust in Jesus, we begin a relationship with God as His children. We get to experience the care and tenderness of the best Daddy. We’re never requiredor expectedto face problems alone, because He remains with us always, guiding us over the hurdles and through the challenges. Once we’ve entered that loving relationship with God the Father, we continue to grow in Christ, but sometimes, we start believing the lie that we should learn to manage our issues on our own. Isn’t that what growing up means? we may wonder. Learning to figure out how to solve my own problems? But God never intends for us to navigate messes, mishaps, or mistakes in our own strength or knowledge. As His children, we have an open invitation to come to Him and call on Him, drawing close with our tears, our fears, and everything in between. And, like any loving Daddy, He is eager to help us when we do. Allison Wilson Lee What problems feel overwhelming in your life at this moment? Do you feel like you can talk to God about these? Why or why not? Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

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Matthew 7:9-Matthew 7:11; John 1:12-John 1:13; Hebrews 4:16

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Speaking Up in Love (and Nervousness)

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 • Duration 03:48

READ: EPHESIANS 4:29-32

As the aerobics class finished, I grabbed my bag and stormed to the locker room. "Why, God?" I pleaded. "Why do I have to deal with this?"

Near the end of the workout session, the instructor had made a rude remark about a member of a popular boy band. Over the microphone she had been using to call out exercises, the aerobics teacher had referred to this person by a homosexual slur. She laughed and, a few minutes later, wrapped up the session.

None of the other class members seemed surprised by the teacher’s comment. But I sensed the Lord nudging me to speak up. I didn’t want this responsibility. It was too complicated. I understood God’s teaching about the kind of marriage that honors Him: gospel-centered marriage between one man and one woman. Our feelings might point us away from God’s best for our lives, but His instructions about sex and marriage remain (Ephesians 5:31-33). So, how should I address this with the aerobics instructor—especially when I believed she might also be a follower of Jesus?

A couple days later, I attended a class with the same instructor. At the end of the session, I waited for the room to empty and then approached her with shaking hands and a quavering voice. I asked if she remembered her comments about the singer and then told her I was a Christian. I mentioned I had certain beliefs about marriage and sexuality, but I also believed God tells us to treat others with love—including in our speech. She listened well, seemed embarrassed about her previous nasty remark, and thanked me for bringing it to her attention.

In pursuing this difficult conversation with my instructor, I sought to love her by telling her the truth. Because of the grace Jesus has shown us, we can demonstrate His forgiveness and do good to all people, even those we might disagree with. Because, in love, Jesus died and rose again for my aerobics instructor...for the boy band singer...and for me. • Allison Wilson Lee

• How do you think God teaches us to treat others who don’t believe what we believe?

An Unexpected Dinner Guest

Monday, April 25, 2022 • Duration 03:27

A Pharisee (a Jewish religious leader) named Simon invited Jesus to supper. When Jesus arrived, Simon didn’t offer Him water to wash His feet or head. Dirty feet in sandals and itchy heads need water to wash off the dust. It was also customary for the host to offer their guest a kiss on the cheek, but Simon did not greet Jesus this way. As they sat for supper, a woman slipped into the dinner. Though she wasn’t invited, she searched for Jesus. Finding Him, she knelt down. Taking her beautiful jar of expensive fragrant oil, she poured it over His feet. As she wiped His feet with her hair, she kissed them. Simon was probably wondering who let this sinful woman in. He knew her reputation, and he definitely did not invite her. But Jesus interrupted his thoughts. Simon, I have something to say to you. Simon answered, Go ahead, Teacher. Jesus told a story about a creditor who had two debtors. One owed him a lot of money, the other less. The creditor forgave both their debts. Then Jesus asked Simon, Who do you suppose loved him more after that? Simon answered: probably the one who owed him the most. That’s right, Jesus replied. While Simon didn’t offer Jesus water for His feet or greet Him with a kiss, this woman washed Jesus’s feet with her tears and kissed them. Though Simon did not provide olive oil to anoint Jesus’s head, she anointed His feet with rare perfume. Jesus explained that her many sins were forgiven, so she showed Him much love. Anna Gregory Simon called this woman a sinner, but Jesus called her forgiven. Have you experienced God’s forgiveness? If you have questions about this, check out our “Know Jesus” page. Out of her love for Jesus, this woman kissed His feet and dried them with her hair. Have you ever felt compelled to express your love to Jesus? What did you do? I tell you, her sinsand they are manyhave been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. Luke 7:47a (NLT)

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Luke 7:34-Luke 7:50

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As a Friend

Sunday, April 24, 2022 • Duration 03:21

Do you have a best friend? A best friend is a precious gift from God. And do you know that God wants to be your very best friend? Jesus came so that we could be in close relationship with God. While a human best friend cannot always be with you, God can. He is with you every hour and every moment. And He is happy to be with you. Before Jesus ascended back to heaven, He told His followers, Remember, I am with you always (Matthew 28:20). God feels for you. He knows whatever you are going through. A human friend cannot always help you when you have a problem, but God is there to walk you through it. Whenever you are sad, God will weep with you, as Jesus wept alongside Mary and Martha (John 11:35). And He will make you joyful again (Psalm 30:11). You can talk to God anytime. God spoke to Moses as a friend. You can talk to God about anything, and He will listen to you. God is delighted when you talk to Him as a father delights in his child. God likes listening to your prayers and to whatever you want to tell Him. He will not reject you or push you away. He understands you and is considerate of you. He accepts you for who you really are. God knows about your goals and dreams, and He cares about each one. As you seek Him, He will guide you and provide for all your needs. He will be with you all the way. If you’ve put your trust in Jesus, you can know that God is your very best friend. He loves you dearly. He will never leave you. You can count on Him. Golda Dilema Do you sometimes feel like God is distant from you? Who are trusted Christians who can pray with you when you are feeling this way? Are you aware that you are special to God? You can ask God to reveal this truth to your heart anytime. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God’s friend. James 2:23 (CSB)

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Exod:33:11; Isaiah 41:8-Isaiah 41:10; John 15:15; James 2:23

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He Makes Me Strong

Saturday, April 23, 2022 • Duration 03:15

There are times when I feel weak. Physically weak, because I haven’t slept well. Emotionally weak, because someone has been fighting me. Spiritually weak, because I haven’t felt as close to God as I would like to feel. When I am exhausted, tired, weak I don’t feel up for the projects in front of me. There is a beautiful picture in Psalm 18 of God saving us, giving us strength, and equipping us for all we must face. Verse 33 talks about God giving us the steady feet of a deer walking along a mountainside. Verse 34 talks about God preparing us for war and making sure that our hands are strong enough to handle a boweven a bow of bronze, which no human could possibly bend. We do not have to rely on our own strength; we have a God who rescues us and wants to give us His strength. God is so amazing; He even uses our weaknesses for His good purposes. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul is describing a struggle in his life, and then he shares what God told him: My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. If we’ve put our trust in Jesus, we can have the same confidence as Paul, because the Spirit of God is living in usthe same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11)! Therefore we can say, When I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10). Have you ever felt God fill you up with strength when you felt like you couldn’t go on? Have you ever reached out to Him from a hospital bed, a classroom, or a bedroom floor? We don’t have to be strong on our own. God is all-powerful, and He invites us to rely on Him. We don’t ever have to face life without Him. Emily Acker When do you feel weak? How might God be inviting you to rely on Him in these times? I love you, Lord, my strength. Psalm 18:1 (NIV)

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Psalm 18

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The Abundant Life

Friday, April 22, 2022 • Duration 04:19

All his life, Devon had been surrounded by walls. He had been born on the spaceship, just like countless generations before him. There were stories of a place humans had come from long ago called Earth, where there was open air and water that stretched as far as the eye could see. But that’s all they were. Stories. Tales told to children before they went to sleep. On the ship, air and water were carefully monitored and recycled. One wrong move and they could be gone forever. As the ship hurdled through space, all Devon could see outside was the ever-present blackness sprinkled with the fine glitter of distant stars. If the ship ever had a target destination, it had long since been lost. Now all that stretched before them was cold, empty darkness. Then, one day, a message popped up on an old console. “Earth-like planet detected. Adjust coordinates immediately.” Most people on the ship scoffed at it. Earth is a myth, they said. There’s never been anything but the spaceship. But a few of the passengers read the words on the screen and believed. Devon was one of them. He and the others banded together and got a small spacecraft sitting in the hull ready for voyage. He sobbed as he hugged his family goodbye, then he and the others boarded the tiny ship and launched into space, away from the only home they had ever known. They followed the coordinates. For weeks they saw nothing but darkness. Then a star in the distance began to grow brighter. Finally, a tinge of blue-green light came into viewa planet orbiting the star. When they landed on the planet, they stumbled out of the ship into warm, permeating light. Devon’s lungs burned as he sucked in the fresh, fragrant air. He and the others laughed and whooped as they ran along the edge of the great expanse of water. They gave names to the strange creatures they found crawling in the dirt and fluttering in the air. Devon realized this was how humans were meant to livenot confined to a spaceship but roaming free on a big, beautiful planet. As the giant star dipped below the unseen edge of the water, he finally sat down, exhausted. He was home. Courtney Lasater In John 10:10, Jesus says He came to earth so that we could have life in abundance. He became human, died on a cross, and rose again to give us lifethe life we were meant to have before sin broke us and our world. What do you think abundant life through Jesus looks like? Have you experienced your life being changed by Him in any way? Have you had to leave behind anything from your former life in order to follow Jesus and embrace the new life He has given you? I [Jesus] have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance. John 10:10b (CSB)

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