Generate short, relevant devotional content for teenagers that connects Scripture to their real-world experiences. This prompt helps you create daily or weekly devotions that students will actually read and apply, using language and examples that resonate with their lives.
Create a youth devotional (ages 13-18) based on these details:
Scripture passage: [e.g., "Philippians 4:6-7 on anxiety"]
Current theme or series: [e.g., "Finding peace in chaos"]
Length: [e.g., "3-4 minute read" or "500-600 words"]
Delivery format: [e.g., "Text message", "Instagram post", "Printed handout", "Email"]
Please include:
1. Catchy title (5-7 words that grab attention)
2. Opening hook (2-3 sentences):
- Start with a relatable scenario from teenage life
- Something they've experienced (school stress, friend drama, social media pressure, family tension, etc.)
3. Scripture and brief context (50-75 words):
- The verse(s) in a modern, readable translation
- Quick background if needed
- Why this passage matters
4. Main devotional content (250-300 words):
- Connect the Scripture to their specific challenges
- Use concrete examples from teenage life (NOT generic or outdated)
- Acknowledge real struggles without minimizing them
- Practical, honest spiritual insight
5. Application section "This Week...":
- 2-3 specific, doable actions they can take
- Concrete and measurable (not vague like "pray more")
6. Prayer prompt (2-3 sentences they can pray in their own words)
Tone: Real talk, no sugar-coating, but ultimately hopeful. Write like you're texting a younger friend, not preaching at them. Use current language without sounding like you're trying too hard.