Helping children discover what God’s Word says about fear, courage, and trusting Him through Scripture, conversation, and creativity.
Fear is something we all experience, including our children. Sometimes it’s a big, obvious fear. Other times it’s a little worry that follows us around.
But how do we help children understand what the Bible says about being afraid? And how do we teach courage without simply telling them to be brave?
Let’s open God’s Word together and see what we can discover.
I was reading Psalm 56:3 when one little word caught my attention.
WHEN.
David didn’t say if I am afraid. He said, “what time”….or when.
I love that little detail because it reminds me that being afraid isn’t something we have to pretend doesn’t happen. Even David, who faced a giant, knew what it was like to be afraid.
But there’s something else worth noticing.
David doesn’t stop with his fear. He turns his attention toward God and chooses to trust Him.
And when we begin looking at other passages about fear, we discover something interesting. Again and again, Scripture directs our attention toward who God is, what He does, and what He promises.
Do you notice the connection?
The focus isn’t simply on becoming brave enough. It’s on remembering the One we can trust when we are afraid!
Here’s a simple way to explore this with your children.
Open your Bible to Psalm 56:3–4. (One of my favs when fear hits)
Begin by asking:
Give your child time to think. You don’t have to rush to explain everything.
You might even talk about something that frightened you when you were younger and how you learned to trust God through it.
Then try something together.
Make a WHEN / I CAN reminder.
On a piece of paper, write:
WHEN I feel afraid…
Let your child draw or write something that sometimes frightens them.
Underneath, write: I CAN remember…
Together, choose a truth from the Scripture passage to finish the thought.
You aren’t asking your child to pretend the fear isn’t there. You’re helping them learn where to turn when it is.
And that’s a discovery worth remembering!
Have you ever noticed that little word when implied in Psalm 56:3? See if you can find it.
In this short Bible video, we explore what happens when we begin looking at fear through the promises and character of God.
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What if your children could keep discovering what Scripture says about fear and courage through Bible exploration, thoughtful questions, and hands-on creativity?
That’s why we created the Fear & Courage Bible Adventure Collection for Kids.
Rather than simply telling children not to be afraid, these four Adventures invite them to investigate Scripture and discover what God says about fear, trust, and His presence.
The collection includes:
When I Am Afraid — Begin with what Scripture says about fear and trusting God.
Facing Giants — Explore what we can learn from people who faced frightening situations.
God Is With Me — Discover the importance of God’s presence.
When Fear Shows Up — Remember and respond to what we’ve discovered.
With a Parent Guide and Scripture reading resources, families can explore the theme together through Notice • Explore • Create • Remember.
Sometimes a creative activity gives children another opportunity to think about what they’ve discovered in Scripture.
Face the Mountain Bible Art Lesson
Explore the connection between the challenges we face and the God we can trust through a creative Bible art experience.
A Free Fear & Courage Activity
Keep the conversation going with a simple printable that helps children remember God’s Word when they feel afraid. Just sign up for our Freebie Library!
Every child learns a little differently, and sometimes a different activity opens the door to another meaningful conversation.
Fear & Courage Bible Verse Printables
Use the October Bible verse bundle to explore and remember Scripture passages about fear, courage, and trusting God.
Fear and Courage Bible Adventure
Want to focus specifically on David and the giants we face? Explore this Adventure on Fear.
We’ve only explored a few passages together!
If you’d like to investigate more Scripture about fear, courage, and trusting God, visit our related Bible verses article.
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