Series
Big Feelings: Taking Them to God
Bible lessons for kids about big feelings. Six lessons on worry, anger, sadness, fear, jealousy and loneliness, each taught through a Bible story about a real person who felt it and the God who met them there. Kids learn that feelings aren't sins and that they can bring every one to God, with real-life practice, crafts, science and printable activity sheets for preschool through 6th grade.
4 lessons
Big Feelings: Taking Them to God · Lesson 1Big Feelings: WorryGenesis 32:3-21; Genesis 33:1-11; Philippians 4:6-7; Luke 15:20Jacob was going home after twenty years, and his brother Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men. Jacob was "greatly afraid and distressed." He made worried plans. But then he prayed. He thanked God, reminded himself of God's promises and asked for help. And when Esau came, he ran to Jacob and hugged him! Worry is a big feeling we can take to God. When we pray with thanks, God gives His peace to guard our hearts.Old TestamentPeace
Big Feelings: Taking Them to God · Lesson 2Big Feelings: AngerGenesis 4:1-16; Ephesians 4:26-27; James 1:19-20; Hebrews 12:24Cain and Abel were brothers. When God was pleased with Abel's offering but not Cain's, Cain became very angry. Before Cain did anything, God came to him and asked, "Why are you angry?" God warned him that sin was waiting at the door like a wild animal, but Cain could rule over it. Cain didn't listen, and his anger led him to hurt his brother. Anger is a big feeling we can take to God. We can be angry without sinning when we stop at the door and let God help us.Old TestamentSelf-control
Big Feelings: Taking Them to God · Lesson 3Big Feelings: SadnessGenesis 21:8-21; Genesis 16:7-13; Psalm 34:18; John 4:13-14Hagar and her son Ishmael had to leave Abraham's family. They wandered in the desert until their water ran out. Hagar sat down and cried. But God heard! He called to her, "Don't be afraid." Then God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water. Years before, Hagar had called God "the God who sees me." Sadness is a big feeling we can take to God. He sees us, hears us and comes close when we're hurting.Old TestamentCompassion
Big Feelings: Taking Them to God · Lesson 4Big Feelings: Fear1 Samuel 21:10-22:1; Psalm 34:1-8; Psalm 56:3-4; Hebrews 2:14-15David had once beaten the giant Goliath. But when King Saul was trying to kill him, David ran to the enemy city of Gath, Goliath's hometown. When people there recognized him, David was very afraid. He pretended to be crazy so they would let him go, and God rescued him. Afterward, David wrote, "I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears." Fear is a big feeling we can take to God. When we're afraid, we can trust Him.Old TestamentTrust