The 10 best devotionals for teen girls for 2026
Looking for the best devotional for teen girls? These top 10 devotionals offer short, relatable daily readings, Scripture, prayers, and real-life application to help teen girls build confidence, beat worry, embrace God’s love, and grow in faith amid school, friends, and self-doubt.
Most devotionals in our “best of” list are short — some are written to read in as little as three or five minutes — making them an ideal choice during this busy season of life.
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Top 10 devotionals for teen girls for 2026
1. ‘3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls: 180 Encouraging Readings’ by Barbour Staff
“3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls: 180 Encouraging Readings” by Barbour Staff offers 3-minute devotions with Scripture, insights, and prayers for teen girls on faith, self-worth, friendships, and daily challenges. Written for girls ages 13-18 who need an uplifting dose of encouragement, readers love its simple format and positive tone.
Barbour staff members compiled the devotions in an effort to create a youth devotional that’s quick and relevant for teens seeking inspiration and assurance in God’s Word.
“Teen to Teen: 365 Daily Devotions by Teen Girls for Teen Girls,” which is compiled by Patti M. Hummel, shares 365 daily devotions written by teen girls. Written for teens by teens, this devotional includes Scripture, real-life stories, and prayers that address issues such as friendship, self-worth, school, and faith.
Written for teen girls (13–18) seeking relatable, peer-written encouragement, teens say that reading this devotional feels like talking to friends. Hummel compiled submissions from teen girls to give them a platform to share faith, making it a uniquely peer-driven devotional.
“Live Original: A Devotional” by Sadie Robertson Huff features daily devotions written for teen girls and young women to focus on God’s design by rejecting comparison and embracing their originality. Ideal for young women navigating identity, social media pressure, and self-worth, readers loved this devotional’s honest voice and empowering message.
Huff is a speaker, author, Duck Dynasty star, and founder of Live Original. She drew on her own journey, overcoming insecurity and the pressures of fame; she wanted to encourage young women to live boldly as God made them.
Another great devotional for teen girls is Robertson Huff’s “Live On Purpose: 100 Devotions for Letting Go of Fear and Following God.”
“Live in Light: 5-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls” by Melanie M. Redd features quick, 5-minute devotionals written so teen girls can live boldly in God’s light amid pressures from school, friends, and relationships. Its Scripture readings, relatable stories, and prayers are directed at girls ages 13-18 who need fast, uplifting, and affirming boosts on busy days.
Readers praise “Live in the Light” for its short and engaging format, as well as encouragement that feels relevant as well as practical. Redd is a speaker, author, and mom focused on teen girls' faith who wants to make God's truth accessible in bite-sized moments.
“Jesus Calling: Enjoy Peace in His Presence (Teen Edition)” by Sarah Young is written in Young’s trademark voice, as if Jesus is speaking directly to you. Written specifically for teens who are juggling worries about school, friends, and identity, Young’s messages focus on God’s peace, truth, and everlasting love.
A great teen devotional for both boys and girls (ages 13-18), it can help address anxious and uncertain feelings, stress, and the need for God’s reassurance amid a turbulent season of life. Readers enjoy its gentle and engaging tone, saying it’s helped the teens in their lives deal with real-life pressures.
Young adapted her classic for youth from her listening prayer practice during illness, relatable as someone who found peace amid personal struggles.
“Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women” by Amena Brown shares honest reflections, prayers, and devotions focused on identity, worth, and God’s love for young women. Written for young women in their late teens and early 20s, Brown navigates the challenges of self-doubt, comparison, relationships, and questions about faith.
Readers love Brown’s authentic and empowering voice, saying her stories feel like a wiser friend is talking to them. Brown is a poet, speaker, and author known for spoken-word ministry.
7. ‘The 100-Day Devotional for Teen Girls’ by Janice Thompson
“The 100-Day Devotional for Teen Girls” by Janice Thompson shares short devotions with stories, Scripture, and prompts to help girls ages 13-18 build faith and confidence in God’s truth. Written with an eye toward the modern challenges of being a teen, it addresses identity issues, peer pressure, self-doubt, and what can sometimes feel like the emotional rollercoaster of everyday life.
Thompson is a Christian author of youth and women's books. She wrote from her heart for teen girls, sharing relatable insights to help them embrace God's love and purpose.
“To the Girl Looking for More: 90 Devotions to Help You Ditch the Lies, Love Yourself, and Live Big for God” by Rachel Marie Kang has short devotions with Scripture, reflections, and prompts to reject self-doubt and build self-love through God's truth.
Written for teen girls who are struggling with identity issues such as comparison, insecurity, or feeling “not enough,” Kang offers an empathetic and honest voice with practical steps to free you to live in God’s truth. Kang is a poet, speaker, and author focused on women's identity in Christ. She wrote from her own journey, including overcoming the lies of inadequacy.
“Know Your Bible Devotions for Teen Girls: Understand and Live God’s Word” by Barbour Publishing has 365 short, daily devotions with Scripture, simple explanations, and application questions to help teen girls read, understand, and apply the Bible.
Written for teen girls ages 13–18, this daily devotional offers a relatable daily Bible study without complexity. Readers enjoy its straightforward format, quick insights, and practical relevance. Barbour Publishing specializes in accessible youth Christian resources.
With practical, faith-based tools, stories, and Scripture, “Brave: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Beating Worry and Anxiety” by Sissy Goff will help teen girls manage worry, anxiety, and fear with courage and trust in God
While this book isn’t in a devotional format, it’s included on this list because of how it takes a relatable and gentle approach with real teen stories and actionable steps. It’s written for girls between 12 and 18 years old, and is designed to help them reduce anxiety or overwhelm as they navigate life. Goff is a licensed counselor, speaker, and author specializing in teen girls’ mental health.
The perfect complement to the best devotionals for teen girls
A prayer journal pairs well with a devotional as it allows teen girls to have a place for extended reflection, practicing gratitude (which can help reduce anxiety), and writing personal prayers. This bestselling 52-week guided prayer journal is a perfect complement and will help her grow deeper in her faith and navigate life.
A great compliment to any devotional for teen girls, this Bible will help grow their faith while deepening their understanding of God. The supplemental parts of this Bible are specifically written for a teen girl, and will help her navigate the daily life of relating to family, dealing with friendship ups and downs, and navigating guys, work, sports, school, and so much more.
When I led a youth group of teen girls, I discovered that they listened better when their hands were busy, so I started encouraging them to mark up their Bibles! This no-bleed Bible highlighter set will allow the teen in your life to do the same, engaging in God’s Word more deeply as she selects passages to highlight with the various pastel colors offered. These markers include both a broad highlighter and a fine-tipped pen for underlining and writing.
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