Trick or Truth: A Halloween Devotional for Families

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.

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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!

Halloween devotional: Trick or Truth

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
Review for Halloween devotion for families:
I absolutely love this Halloween devo and hope you do several more! It's intentional time with the kids and Jesus, but you've made it so easy! Anyone can do this!
-Leslee P.

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!

Review for Halloween devotions for youth groups:
This Trick or Truth Halloween devotional will definitely captivate our youth group class!
-Jessi L.

Ok, now let’s get into Trick or Truth: a Halloween devotional…

5-Day Devotion for Halloween

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.

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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

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.


Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:2

Halloween is a unique time when our neighborhoods come alive! We probably see people out and about that we haven’t seen since last Halloween, usually in the form of trick-or-treaters.

Instead of seeing them as interruptions, what if we treated this season as an opportunity to extend God’s love through simple acts of kindness? Offering a warm smile, a friendly greeting, and generous treats can reflect the heart of Christ to our community.

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Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:2

These kind acts, though small, can have a big impact, showing that we care about the well-being and comfort of those who visit our home. Our thoughtfulness can help others feel valued and loved.

Hebrews 13:2 says that we might entertain angels without knowing it. Whether our neighbors are literal angels or not, God often brings blessings and opportunities for growth through our interactions with others.

As we open our doors and hearts this Halloween, we might find ourselves enriched by new friendships, strengthened community bonds, and deeper family connections.

Let this Halloween be a time when we shine the light of Christ through generous and loving hospitality, making the day not just fun, but also meaningful.


The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

Halloween is a time when people wear masks and costumes, pretending to be someone or something else for a night of fun.

While it’s enjoyable to dress up and adopt different characters for a night, it’s true that in our daily lives, we sometimes wear invisible masks. These masks might hide our true feelings, fears, or even the parts of ourselves we think others might not accept.

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The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

In 1 Samuel 16:7, we are reminded that people might judge based on outward appearances. Some of our outward appearance is just how we naturally look, but these outward appearances are also parts of an image we’ve carefully selected to show. For example, pretending to like something our friends like just to fit in, or hiding our faith from others.

Thankfully, our Heavenly Father sees beyond these masks. He looks straight into our hearts and loves us for who we truly are. He invites us to take off these masks and come to Him as we are.

This Halloween season, let’s reflect on the ways we might be hiding behind masks in our lives. Are there areas where we feel we need to pretend? Are there parts of our true selves that we are afraid to show? 


If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

John 14:15-17

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

Romans 8:26

Halloween often brings images of spooky ghosts and silly spirits, but as Christians, God promises to give us a true, helpful Spirit, —the Holy Spirit—who dwells within us.

In the bible, Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as our Advocate and Helper, guiding us in truth and helping us to live out our faith.

We are told in John that the world cannot accept the Holy Spirit, because the world doesn’t know God. What a sad life that must be, to not know God and to live apart from Him.

How blessed are we that we do know God and that he’s sent His Holy Spirit to live inside each of us!

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We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.

Romans 8:26

And He doesn’t only live inside of us. Romans tells us that the Spirit helps us when we are weak, and even fills in the blanks for us when we’re not sure what to pray for! He actually groans on our behalf!

The Holy Spirit is not a ghostly figure to be feared but a comforting presence and helper in our lives.

These verses teach us about the role of the Holy Spirit: guiding us, helping us in our weaknesses, transforming us, and reminding us of God’s truth.

Let’s rely on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and presence during this Halloween season and beyond.


I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

John 12:46

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

Light plays an important role in the darkness and even specifically on Halloween. Have you noticed?

In the crisp air when the days are shorter, streetlights are activated earlier, houses might be decorated with orange and purple lights, jack-o-lanterns are lit up from within by candles, glowsticks and flashlights are held for fun and improved visibility, and a turned-on porch light is a signal to trick-or-treaters that yes, there’s candy here!

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In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

In John 12:46, Jesus declares Himself as the light of the world, bringing hope and salvation to all who believe in Him.

Similarly, in Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus calls His followers to be lights in the world, shining brightly with acts of kindness and love that bring glory to God.

This Halloween season, let’s reflect on how we can live out these scriptures and be a light in our communities.


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.

Trick or Truth Printable PDF

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