God is good and always with us
God's loving care
Four short Bible moments for children, based on Psalm 136:1, Proverbs 27:17, Mark 10:46-47 and Psalm 91:11.
☀ The morning moment
Give thanks to Yahweh, for He is good, for His loving kindness endures forever.
Psalm 136:1 (WEB)
In simple words: Say thank You to God, because He is good and His love for you never, ever stops.
Wiggle your toes. Stretch your arms up high. A brand new Thursday is waiting for you, and God's love is already awake, waiting too.
Think about the things you love. Maybe pancakes on the plate, or your best friend's laugh at recess, or the way your dog wags his whole body when you walk in. Every good thing is a little gift, like God whispering, I love you.
So before you grab your backpack, say a quiet thank You. Thank You for breakfast. Thank You for my family. Thank You that You are good, even on tricky spelling days. His love does not run out. It goes with you all the way to school and all the way home again.
✦ The lunch moment
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance.
Proverbs 27:17 (WEB)
In simple words: Just like one piece of iron can make another sharper, good friends help each other become better and stronger.
Have you ever noticed how one friend can totally change your day? You walk into school feeling grumpy, and then your friend cracks a joke and suddenly you are laughing so hard your juice almost comes out your nose.
That is what this little proverb is about. Two pieces of iron rubbing together make each other sharper. Friends do that too. A good friend cheers you up, helps you when math is confusing, and reminds you to be kind when you forget.
Think about who is sitting near you at lunch, or who you will see this afternoon. You can be that sharpening friend today. A kind word, a shared snack, a listening ear. Small things make big sparks.
✩ The afternoon moment
They came to Jericho. As he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road. When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, 'Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!'
Mark 10:46-47 (WEB)
In simple words: A blind man named Bartimaeus sat by the road. When he heard Jesus was walking by, he shouted out loud for Jesus to help him.
Imagine sitting by a dusty road all day long. You can't see the sky, the birds, or the people walking past. That was Bartimaeus. He couldn't see, and he had to beg for food.
Then one afternoon, a huge crowd came by. Bartimaeus heard the shuffling feet and the voices, and someone whispered, 'Jesus is here!' He didn't wait. He shouted as loud as he could, right through the noise.
Some people told him to be quiet. But Bartimaeus kept calling. He knew this might be his one chance. You can be like that too. When something matters, you don't have to whisper to Jesus. He hears you, even when the world is loud.
☾ The evening moment
For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 91:11 (WEB)
In simple words: God sends His angels to watch over you and keep you safe wherever you go.
The day is almost done. Your teeth are brushed, the lights are getting low, and your pillow is waiting. Maybe your brain is still buzzing with school, homework, or something silly a friend said at lunch. That is okay. You can let it all go now.
Listen to what this verse says. God puts His angels in charge of you. Not just sometimes. All your ways. When you walk to class, when you play outside, when you sleep in your bed.
You are not alone in your room tonight. God is right there, closer than the blanket around you. He kept you today, and He will keep you through the night. Close your eyes. You are safe.
Read these passages in the Bible
Tap a passage and read it right here, together with your parents or teacher.
1Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.
17Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
46They came to Jericho. As he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road.
47When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!”
11For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
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