Key Ideas
Faith Fact
God helps me when I am afraid.
Faith Verse
Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Question of the Day: Who can I talk to about my fears and anxiety?
Read about It
Read: 1 Peter 5:7–9
When something exciting happens in your life, who is the first person you want to tell? When you are frustrated, who do you look to for comfort and understanding? When you are worried or afraid of something, who do you tell about your fears?
God wants to be the One you go to in every situation. The Bible says that we can give all our cares and worries to God because He cares for us. God cares for us and can take care of us like no one else can. He is big and strong and can handle any situation we face. When we choose to hold on to our fears and worries, Satan can use that to try to deceive us and keep us bound up in suffering. We must stay alert to these tricks of the enemy and instead go to God and put our faith in Him.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Why should I give all my cares and worries to God? Answer 1. Because He cares about us (1 Peter 5:7)
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| Question 2. How do today’s verses describe Satan, our enemy?
Answer 2. The enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
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| Question 3. How can we stand firm against the attacks of the enemy in difficult situations?
Answer 3. We can stand firm by being strong in our faith, trusting God to take care of us and remembering that we are not alone in our suffering. (1 Peter 5:9)
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| Question 4. How can you make sure you go to God first when you are worried or afraid?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. What sometimes holds you back or keeps you from giving all your cares and worries to God?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
od, I trust You with all my fears. Help me to come to You in every situation I face. Amen.