A peek inside this post: Dust off the cobwebs in your heart and embrace the light and love of God with this Halloween devotional! You’ll find scripture, activities, and guided prayers to make the season meaningful.
Welcome to our Halloween devotional series! As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, this season often brings a mix of excitement and whimsy.
While costumes and candy are fun, it’s also a perfect time to focus on the light and love of God.
These Halloween devotions are designed to help your family navigate the Halloween season with faith, courage, and kindness, turning what can be a time of fear and spookiness into an opportunity to grow closer to each other, your neighbors, and God.
Join us as we explore how to be lights in the darkness, embrace God’s guidance, and share His love with others during this festive season.
No trick, just a treat: Don’t miss the Halloween Devotions Printable PDF that we created for your convenience!
Who are these Halloween themed devotions for?
Before we get into the actual devotional, you may be wondering what age group it’s written for.
This devotional is best suited for:
- families with children or grandchildren
- Sunday schools
- youth groups
- outreach
To accommodate the wide range of children that may be participating, our hope is to write devotionals that ANY age can get something out of by not talking down to teenagers while also not speaking too maturely for younger children.
We try to offer additional resources to help reinforce the lesson if parts of the devotional might be a little complex for young minds.
Discussion questions are meant to be simple, and the depth of discussion will vary based on age and maturity. As a general rule, we err on the side of not making the content sound like it’s written for preschoolers, but hope that it’s short and sweet enough for preschoolers to participate!
Ok, now let’s get into Trick or Truth: a Halloween devotional…
5-Day Devotion for Halloween
Day 1 | No Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
Halloween often brings with it a bunch of creepy decorations, ghostly costumes, and spooky stories meant to send chills down our spines.
While it’s fun to dress up and partake in festive activities, it’s important to remember that, as Christians, we are called to live in the light of God’s love, not in the shadow of fear.
2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God has NOT given us a spirit of fear, but instead, a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.
This verse can guide us through the Halloween season, helping us to focus on His strength and love, rather than on manufactured fear.
First, let’s talk about power. In a season where many things are designed to scare, we can stand firm knowing that God’s power is greater than anything we might face.
His power is not just for overcoming fear but also for living boldly as His children. When we face frightening situations, whether real or imagined, we can remember that God’s power is with us.
Secondly, God has given us a spirit of love. Halloween can sometimes be a time when pranks and mischief are common, but we can use this time to focus on acts of kindness and love.
By showing love, we reflect the heart of God to those around us.
The third part of the verse speaks of a sound mind. With the excitement and sometimes chaos of Halloween, it’s essential to remain grounded in God’s truth.
A sound mind helps us to discern what is good and wholesome. It’s a reminder to choose activities and costumes that honor God and reflect our faith.
As we celebrate with fun activities and treats, let 2 Timothy 1:7 be a guiding light, transforming a season often associated with fear into one filled with faith, love, and wisdom.
DISCUSSION
- What are some things that make you feel scared?
- How can remembering God’s power help you when you are afraid?
- What are some ways we can enjoy this fun and festive season that align with our values and faith?
ACTIVITY
Get a pumpkin and use a Sharpie to write down ways you’ve seen God’s power, love, and wisdom in your lives. Over the next week, continue to add to your pumpkin as you notice or remember other examples.
PRAYER
Dear God, thank you for giving us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Help us to choose wisely as we partake in festivities, and to remember your strength and love whenever we feel afraid.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Your Family’s Trick or Truth Adventure Continues
You’ve just enjoyed Day 1 of our Trick or Truth: A Halloween Devotional for Families, where we explored how God has given us a spirit of “power and of love and of a sound mind.”
But this is just the beginning! Days 2–5 are packed with fun family activities, Bible verses, and practical lessons that help your kids—and you—live out God’s truth during the Halloween season.
By completing all five days, your family will discover simple ways to honor God while enjoying the festivities.
Ready to keep the fun and faith going? Grab the full ‘Trick or Truth’ Halloween Devotional as a PDF and make this Halloween a season full of faith, fun, and family memories!
Here’s what you can expect Days 2-5 to cover…
Day 2 | TREAT your neighbors
Day 3 | Take off your mask
Day 4 | Ditch the spooky ghost and embrace the Holy Spirit
Day 5 | Shine a Light
Wrapping Up these Devotions for Halloween
Thanks for checking out our Halloween devotional series! We hope it has been a helpful resource to you and your family.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, and don’t forget to snag the printable version of this devotion below!
Trick or Truth Halloween Devotions: Printable PDF
For your convenience, we’ve compiled this devo into a charming PDF that’s easy to print or use on your phone, tablet, or computer.
>>> Grab it here.
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