Immanuel

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Dec 18, 2025 · 4m

READ: ISAIAH 7:14; MATTHEW 1:18-23; 28:20 When I entered the auditorium, my stomach fluttered with nervous energy. But spotting Debbie in the audience reminded me that a friend would be there cheering me on. During my first year at college, I was a drum major in the marching band. Then, near the end of that school year, I tried out again for the position of drum major, hoping to continue in this role. Auditions took place in a large auditorium and were open to the public. Debbie had been mentoring me in my faith that year, and I asked her for prayers for the upcoming tryouts. She agreed to…