Title: Overcoming Fear: Finding Courage in the Face of Monsters
Lesson Objective: To teach young children how to overcome fear and find courage in the face of monsters by relying on God’s strength and protection.
Introduction:
Good morning, boys and girls! Today, we are going to talk about monsters. Now, I know that monsters are not real, but sometimes we can feel scared or worried about things that seem like monsters in our lives. It could be something we see on TV, a big test at school, or even a new situation that makes us feel afraid. But as followers of Jesus, we can learn how to overcome fear and find courage in these scary moments.
Bible Verse:
Our Bible verse for today comes from Psalm 27:1 – “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Discussion:
1. What are some things that make you feel scared or worried, like monsters? (Allow the children to share their thoughts and experiences.)
2. Can we trust in God to protect us and give us courage when we feel afraid? (Discuss how relying on God’s strength can help us overcome fear.)
Story:
Once there was a boy named David who lived in a small village. One night, he heard a scary noise outside his window. He was afraid that a monster was lurking in the darkness. But then he remembered the verse from Psalm 27:1 and prayed to God for courage and protection. Suddenly, he felt a peace in his heart and knew that he was not alone. The next morning, he found out that the “monster” was just a stray cat making noise in the bushes. From that day on, David learned to trust in God’s strength whenever he felt scared.
Lesson:
Just like David, we can also trust in God when we face scary situations in our lives. We may not have to worry about real monsters, but there are times when we feel afraid of things that seem big and scary to us. It’s okay to feel scared, but we can pray to God and ask Him for courage. We can also remember that God is always with us and He will protect us from anything that tries to harm us.
Activity:
Let’s draw a picture of a monster and then write down a prayer to ask God for courage when we feel scared. We can also share our prayers with each other and encourage one another to trust in God’s strength.
Closing:
Today, we learned that we can find courage in the face of monsters by trusting in God’s strength and protection. Let’s remember to pray and ask God for courage whenever we feel afraid. He is always with us and will help us overcome our fears. Thank you for listening, and God bless you all!
