God Helps Me Not Be Afraid

Psalm 27


Our story comes from the Bible. It is found in the part of the Bible called Psalms. The word psalm means holy song or special song.

God Helps Me Not Be Afraid

David loved God and trusted Him.

Sometimes David felt afraid. There were times when things were hard.

But David said, “God is my light.”

That means God helps us see and helps us feel safe.

David said, “God is with me, so I will not be afraid.”

David talked to God. He asked God for help.

David trusted that God would take care of him.

And God did.

Jesus helps us see this clearly.

Jesus is our light too. He helps us not be afraid and teaches us to trust God.

Key Takeaway for Preschoolers

God helps us when we feel afraid.


Dear God,

Dear God, Thank You for being with us. Help us not to be afraid. Help us to trust You and talk to You. We love you, God.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.





Bible Verse: “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.” — John 13:34, BSB

Paraphrase: Jesus says, “Love each other the way I love you.”



Activities

These activities help preschoolers engage with the story through movement, crafts, music, and storytelling, making the lesson fun and memorable.


1. Light in the Dark Activity

Objective: To show how God is our light.

Materials: Flashlight 

Activity: Turn off the lights briefly and use a flashlight to show how light helps us see. Explain that God is like a light that helps us.

Talk About It: “How does light help us? How does God help us?”


2. Talk to God Practice

Objective: To encourage simple prayer.

Materials: None 

Activity: Guide children to say simple prayers aloud, such as “Thank You, God,” or “Help me, God.”

Talk About It: “When can we talk to God?”


3. “God Is My Light” Song (Musical Activity)

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Public Domain)

Objective: To reinforce trust in God.

Materials: None 

Activity: Teach the song with simple motions (pointing upward, placing hands over heart).

Song Lyrics:

        God is my light, shining bright,
        Helps me see both day and night,
        When I’m scared, He’s always near,
        I can trust Him, He is here.
        God is my light, shining bright,
        Guiding me with love and light.

Talk About It: “When do you feel afraid? Who helps you?”


4. Brave Steps Path

Objective: To practice trusting and moving forward.

Materials: Simple path made with tape or objects 

Activity: Create a path and guide children to walk it, encouraging them with phrases like “You can do it!” and “You are safe.”

Talk About It: “Who helps us be brave?”
 
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