Imagine an entire army of strong soldiers hiding in deep dirt holes (trenches) because a giant named Goliath is yelling mean things at them. For 40 days, they listened to his bullying, and they got so scared that they forgot how big their God is!
But then David showed up. He didn’t look at how big the giant was; he looked at how big God was. David changed the story because he chose to listen to God instead of the giant.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?” — Psalm 27:1
How to pray: “God, sometimes bad dreams, scary thoughts, or mean words from others feel like a big giant yelling at me. Right now, I pray that You will quiet those scary thoughts. Help me to remember that You are always with me and that You are way bigger than any giant.”
How to pray: “Lord, help me not to hide when things get tough or when I feel nervous. Break any feeling of being stuck or afraid to try new things. Fill my mind with your power, love, and a happy, peaceful brain today.”
How to pray: “Holy Spirit, help me stop saying negative things about myself like ‘I can’t do this’ or ‘I’m not good enough.’ Change my words today! Help me to speak your truth over my schoolwork, my family, and my friendships.”
How to pray: “God, turn my worry into holy courage today. I don’t want to just survive the day; I want to walk like a champion just like David did. Let your love make me brave enough to stand strong. Amen!”
Turn off the TV, tablet, or video games for a few hours today. Instead of letting the screens be the loudest sound in your house, spend that time talking to God or doing a fun activity with your family!