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15. Dive Deeper: Trust God When You’re Afraid (Psalm 56:3)
- Collected Joys
- Dec 8
- 4 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
About our Dive Deeper Series
Welcome! This post accompanies our newest book, Memory Verses in Action —created to help kids not only memorize Scripture but also live it out in daily life.
Each post of our Dive Deeper series includes extra resources for every verse in the book—featuring activities, songs, teaching videos, and reflection questions to help kids understand and apply God’s Word.
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Dive Deeper: Psalm 56:3
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” — Psalm 56:3 (NIV)
Psalm 56:3 reminds kids that when fear shows up—big or small—they don’t have to face it alone. David wrote this verse during a scary time in his life, yet he chose to trust God instead of letting fear take over. Children face many moments that can make them nervous or unsure: new situations, storms, tests at school, or hard conversations. This verse teaches them a simple truth they can hold onto: whenever they feel afraid, they can turn to God and trust Him to help.
Activity Idea: Fear to Faith Card
Help kids practice turning their fears into trust by giving each fear to God.
What You Need:
Small slips of paper or index cards
A pencil or crayons
A bowl, basket, or small box
What to Do:
Give your child several small slips of paper.
On each slip, have them write or draw something that makes them feel afraid—things like storms, tests, new situations, the dark, or being alone.
Read Psalm 56:3 together: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
After reading the verse, have your child place each fear card into the basket or box.
As they do, say together: “God, I trust You.”
Connection:
Explain that this activity shows what the verse teaches: when fear comes, we can give it to God and trust Him to help us.
Additional Discussion Topics and Questions
It can be helpful to break this verse down into three big truths:
Everyone Feels Afraid Sometimes: Even strong, brave people—like David—face moments of fear. Being afraid doesn’t mean something is wrong; it means we need God’s help.
We Can Choose to Trust God: Fear doesn’t get the final say. When we feel afraid, we can stop and choose to put our trust in God, knowing He is always with us.
God Helps Us When We Trust Him: God gives peace, courage, and comfort. When we turn to Him, He strengthens our hearts and helps us face whatever makes us afraid.
Additional discussion questions:
What are some things that make you feel afraid? (Storms, darkness, tests, new situations, being alone.)
Is it okay to feel afraid sometimes? (Yes—everyone feels afraid, even people in the Bible.)
What does it mean to trust God? (Believing He is with you, helping you, and taking care of you.)
Who wrote this verse? (David.)
What scary things did he face? (Goliath, being chased by enemies, hiding for safety.)
Can you share a time when you were afraid and prayed? (Help them identify personal experiences.)
How does God help us when we’re scared? (He gives peace, courage, comfort, and strength.)
How can you trust God the next time you feel scared? (Pray, remember this verse, talk to a grown-up who loves God.)
What can you say when you feel afraid? (“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”)
🎶 Song / Video
This simple song helps children remember that when they feel afraid, they can put their trust in God.
🌟 Closing Thought
Psalm 56:3 reminds us that fear doesn’t have to control our hearts—God is always with us. When your child feels scared, encourage them to pause, pray, and remember that they can trust God to help them be brave.
✨ Next Dive Deeper:
Psalm 23:1 – The Lord is My Shepherd
In our next Dive Deeper lesson, we’ll explore what it means that God is our Shepherd who cares for us, guides us, and gives us everything we need. Kids will learn how God watches over them just like a loving shepherd watches over his sheep.
Click below to begin the next lesson, or visit our Dive Deeper page to explore all the resources that go along with Memory Verses in Action.
Our Favorite Kids’ Bibles & Devotionals
Looking for more ways to help your child grow in God’s Word? Here are a few of our favorite Bibles, devotionals, and faith-building books for kids! These are wonderful tools to use alongside the Memory Verses in Action series and to encourage everyday conversations about faith at home.
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This is one of our top recommendations! All the verses in Memory Verses in Action come from the NIV translation (except for Philippians 4:13), so kids can easily find and follow each passage in this Bible. It’s filled with colorful illustrations, fun facts, and “Live It!” features that help kids apply God’s Word to daily life. This is a great Bible for elementary-aged readers!
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