![]() ![]() Sing Songs – Find or make up songs that put your favorite “do not fear” Scriptures to music.Perhaps “do not fear, for God is with you!” Or “focus on the truth!” Focus on Key Phrases – Come up with a few key phrases together that can help you remind each other to redirect your focus.Pray though them out loud with your kids, memorize them together, and post them around the house! I’ve listed our favorites below along with a printable for the 3 we’ve used most often. Pray through and memorize Scripture about fear for kids – Choose some special verses that will encourage your scared child to not fear and instead trust God.Here are some ways you can help your kids do it: It takes practice and patience to teach ourselves and our children to intentionally focus our minds on the truth when we are in the clutches of fear. It’s true for adults as well as children: when we are full of fear, there is little room for truth and peace. Then we help them learn to focus their minds on the truth. We first teach them to calm their bodies, taking big breaths and relaxing their hands, shoulders, back, etc. When we focus on who God is and how much He loves us, we’re less likely to stay stuck in fear!Īfter they’ve talked to you about their fears, give them some good tools. This is a good time to study the attributes of God. We can trust Him to care for us and be with us no matter what. ![]() Remind them that God is BIGGER and MIGHTIER than anyone or anything else! No matter what they’re afraid of, God is bigger and He is in control. Make a point over the next few weeks to pause in the middle of your day and pray out loud for different needs, especially those that are internal (“Lord, I’m feeling anxious about this appointment, please give me courage. You can set an example of this kind of prayer life, too. Take turns with them praying for God’s protection, asking Him for courage, praying that they would trust Him, and thanking Him for listening and always being there. We need to hold their hand and practice with them! Bedtime is a good time to start. Help them practice pausing to pray when they feel afraid. They are NEVER alone, even in the middle of the night or in those moments when they’re suddenly afraid. Even more importantly, remind them that God is with them all the time and everywhere. Remind them often that they are in a family that cares about them. Kids can especially feel this way when their big feelings take over. It makes us turn inward and feel like we’re struggling alone. Their irrational fears may not go away with more information and your kids might become confused and upset that they’re still afraid. It may be worth it to explain it briefly and even look under the bed with them, but don’t hammer on it. This is far less likely for kids.įor example, with a scared child, explaining to them that there are no monsters under the bed may not actually help them stop being afraid. When adults experience fear, many times having more information about a situation helps alleviate that fear. Perhaps share a story about a fear that you’ve struggled with in the past.ĭon’t focus too much on explaining to your kids why their fear is irrational (assuming it is). Acknowledge their fears and say you understand why that could seem scary. Be patient and give your scared child time to explain what they’re afraid of and why. We can start now to prepare them to handle it in an honest way that also points them to Christ.īegin by listening to your children well. Fear is something everyone has to deal with in life. Saying “there’s nothing to be afraid of” doesn’t help. When your child shares with you that they are afraid, don’t be too quick to dismiss it. Scripture About Fear for Kids – Do Not Fear Printable Pack (ESV & KJV).More Ideas for Helping Your Child with Fear.
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