Amelia KidZone - Amelia Church of Christ

Each week we have a “Shout It Out” phrase that we send the kids off with. We do this right before they start their week. This week our phrase is, “I can face anything when I pray.” This is a bold statement that I’ve been struggling with this week. Worry is something that I have always struggled with, and it is like second nature for me to worry about everything. In my world, it sometimes seems like worry is the equivalent to breathing. So, when I read this “Shout It Out” phrase, I felt very guilty for not approaching my worries and fears with this confidence. I can face anything when I pray? Really? It sounds so simple, but does the Bible make it that simple? Check out our memory verse for this week from Philippians 4:6. It says,

“Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”

God gives us the freedom to not worry, yet we insist on making ourselves miserable when there is, at times, absolutely nothing we can do. This will be a great lesson for our kids this week, and for us adults as well. Make sure you ask your kids about what they’ve learned this Sunday.