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Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 4
Strong in the Storm: courage for when you’re afraid, sad, tempted or treated unfairly
Book 4 of 6 in Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth·Next in the series: Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 5
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Introduction: When the Storms Come
About this book
Rooted is an original Ochorus devotional series for readers aged 9 to 12, and this is its fourth book. It begins with Jesus’ story of two builders: the storm hit both houses, and the one on the rock stood. Storms come to everyone, and Book 4 is about the foundation that holds when they do.
The first week is about fear, with David’s trust, the Shepherd of Psalm 23, Joshua’s courage, Goliath, and sleeping in peace. The second is about worry and sadness: casting cares on God, praying instead of worrying, Jesus weeping, grieving with hope when someone dies, and God as Father when home is hard. The third faces temptation with Joseph and Daniel, and teaches how to get back up after a fall. The fourth puts on the armor of God and stands with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Daniel in the lions’ den, and Esther. The fifth holds on to hope: Joseph’s “God intended it for good,” God’s higher ways, wings like eagles, grace that is enough, and the love nothing can separate us from.
Every day follows the same short pattern: a Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible, a teaching, a question to think about, one thing to try, and a prayer. The days on grief and on a hard home are written gently and point readers to a trusted adult, and several days remind them to tell a trusted adult if anyone is hurting them.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” — Psalm 56:3–4 (BSB) What are you afraid of? Maybe spiders or the dark. Maybe getting lost, or speaking in front of the class, or something bad happening to your family.
Contents
- 1 Introduction: When the Storms Come 3 min
- 2 Day 1 — Built on the Rock 2 min
- 3 Day 2 — When I Am Afraid 2 min
- 4 Day 3 — The Lord Is My Shepherd 2 min
- 5 Day 4 — Strong and Courageous 2 min
- 6 Day 5 — David and Goliath 2 min
- 7 Day 6 — Sleep in Peace 2 min
- 8 Day 7 — Cast Your Cares 2 min
- 9 Day 8 — Pray Instead of Worry 2 min
- 10 Day 9 — Jesus Wept 2 min
- 11 Day 10 — When Someone Dies 3 min
- 12 Day 11 — When Home Is Hard 2 min
- 13 Day 12 — God Works for Good 2 min
- 14 Day 13 — The Way Out 2 min
- 15 Day 14 — Joseph Runs 2 min
- 16 Day 15 — Don’t Be Squeezed 2 min
- 17 Day 16 — Daniel’s Decision 2 min
- 18 Day 17 — Resist 2 min
- 19 Day 18 — Getting Back Up 2 min
- 20 Day 19 — The Armor of God 2 min
- 21 Day 20 — Belt, Breastplate, Shoes 2 min
- 22 Day 21 — Shield, Helmet, Sword 2 min
- 23 Day 22 — Even If He Doesn’t 2 min
- 24 Day 23 — Daniel Kept Praying 2 min
- 25 Day 24 — Not Ashamed 2 min
- 26 Day 25 — It’s Not Fair 2 min
- 27 Day 26 — Higher Ways 2 min
- 28 Day 27 — Wings Like Eagles 2 min
- 29 Day 28 — Strong When Weak 2 min
- 30 Day 29 — Nothing Can Separate Us 2 min
- 31 Day 30 — An Anchor for the Soul 2 min
- 32 Conclusion: Standing Strong 2 min
Questions and Answers
What is Book 4 of Rooted about?
Standing strong in the storms of life. Over thirty short daily devotions it helps young readers face fear, worry, sadness, temptation and unfairness by trusting God, with stories of David, Joseph, Daniel, his three friends and Esther.
Does it talk about hard things like death or trouble at home?
Yes, gently. Day 10 is about grieving with hope when someone dies, and Day 11 is about when home is hard. Both encourage readers to talk with a trusted adult, and parents may want to read those days together with their child.
Who is it for?
Readers aged 9 to 12, to read on their own or with a parent, grandparent or leader. It is especially helpful for a child who is going through something scary or sad.
Do I need to read the earlier books first?
No. Each book of Rooted stands on its own, and the introduction explains how each day works. The earlier books help, but you can start here.
Which Bible translation does it use?
Every Scripture is quoted from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), a modern and readable translation that is in the public domain.
What comes after Book 4?
Book 5, about how God’s love reaches out through us: loving family, being a true friend, forgiving, belonging to God’s family at church, and caring about people all over the world.
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