What Do I Do With Worry? A Devotional for ParentsSample

DAY 4: Doing the Next Brave Thing

Everyone worries. There’s a reason why the Bible contains the command “Fear not” 365 times—some say there’s one for each day of the year! 

Trying to make sense of our worry is about as effective as trying to hold onto a wild bird. Matthew 6:26 reminds us that if He takes care of those birds, how much more is He taking care of us? Those “worry birds” belong in His hands, not mine. 

A lot of kids’ fears are irrational because—let’s be honest—they just haven’t had enough life experience. Most kids’ worries are usually situational, time-limited, and will pass. And although some worries are undoubtedly bigger, we can remind kids that God cares about us no matter what. We have the ability to choose what we will do next and to release our “worry birds” into His hands.