When I Feel Worried- Bible Lesson for Kids

A gentle Bible lesson that teaches kids how to give their Worries to God using Scripture, object lessons, craft, and prayer

12/7/2025

This Lesson is part of the God cares About My Feelings Series
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Bible Lesson on Worry for Kids: Do Not Worry—God Takes Care of Me

Many children carry worries they don’t know how to express — worries about school, family, friendships, or things they don’t fully understand. This lesson helps kids see that God notices those worries and cares deeply about them.

In this Bible lesson, children will learn that Jesus invites us to give our worries to God. Using a simple Bible story, a gentle object lesson, and an engaging emotion craft, kids will practice trusting God instead of holding their worries alone. This lesson is ideal for teaching children that they are never too small — or their worries too big — for God to handle.

This Bible lesson on worry for kids teaches Jesus’ comforting words from Matthew 6 and helps children learn that they can trust God instead of worrying. This lesson is simple, encouraging, and perfect for Sunday school, children’s church, or homeschool.

Lesson Overview

  • Bible Passage: Matthew 6:25–34

  • Theme: Trusting God Instead of Worrying

  • Age Group: 5-10

  • Time Needed: 25–35 minutes

✅ This free Bible lesson on worry for kids includes a Bible story, object lesson, printable craft, discussion questions, and a parent take-home note.

1.Welcome & Opening Prayer

Welcome
“Today we’re going to learn what Jesus said about worry—and how God takes care of everything we need.”

Opening Prayer
“Dear God, You know everything we need. Help us not worry and help us trust You more each day. Thank You for loving us. Amen.”

2.Bible Story: Jesus Teaches Us Not to Worry

(Matthew 6:25–34)

Jesus knew that people worry—grown-ups and kids too. So Jesus said something very important: ‘Do not worry.’

Jesus talked about birds.
Birds don’t plant gardens or save food in cupboards, yet God feeds them every day.

Then Jesus talked about flowers.
Flowers don’t make clothes, but God makes them beautiful and colorful.

Jesus explained that if God takes such good care of birds and flowers, He will take even better care of us. We are very important to God. “don’t carry worries alone—give them to God.”

Have the children repeat together:
👉 “God takes care of me!”

This Sunday school lesson for kids helps children understand that worrying doesn’t help—but trusting God does.

3.Object Lesson: Bird Seed & Flower

Materials Needed:

  • A small cup of birdseed

  • A flower or picture of a flower

What to Say:
“Birds don’t worry about food—God feeds them. Flowers don’t worry about clothes—God makes them beautiful. If God takes care of birds and flowers, He will surely take care of you.” — If you have worries about school, family, friendships, or things you don’t fully understand give it to God because God wants you to give Him your worries because He loves and takes care of you.

Teaching Point:
God’s care never stops, even when we feel worried.

4.Craft Activity: “DO-NUT Worry!” Bible Craft for Kids

This fun and simple craft helps reinforce the lesson in a memorable way.

Materials:

Instructions:

  1. Color and decorate the donut.

  2. Write: “Do Not Worry — Matthew 6:34.”

  3. Optional: Turn it into a door hanger or fridge magnet.

Craft Connection:
“When you see this donut, remember—do-nut worry! God takes care of you.”

✅ This Bible craft for kids pairs perfectly with lessons about trust and God’s care.

5.Memory Verse

“God cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7

Optional Motions:

  • God – point upward

  • Cares – hug arms

  • You – point to yourself

Repetition with motions helps children remember the verse easily.

6.Review & Discussion Questions

Use these questions to check understanding and encourage conversation:

  • What did Jesus say about worrying?

  • How does God take care of birds?

  • How does God take care of flowers?

  • Who takes care of you?

These discussion questions work well for Sunday school, children’s ministry, or homeschool settings.

7.Weekly Challenge

When you start to feel worried this week, say out loud:
👉 “God takes care of me.”

Encourage children to tell a trusted adult when they are worried and pray together.

Parent Take-Home Note

This week your child learned that Jesus teaches us not to worry because God lovingly takes care of our needs. During daily routines—mealtime, bedtime, or outdoor walks—remind your child that God cares for birds, flowers, and your family too.

✅This Christian lesson for kids helps families continue the conversation at home.

Teacher Tips

  • Keep the tone calm and reassuring—children mirror emotions.

  • Allow children to name worries if they want, but don’t force sharing.

  • Pair this lesson with quiet reflection or prayer time for extra impact.

Conclusion

This Bible lesson on worry for kids teaches children that they don’t have to handle fear alone. Jesus reminds us that God sees our needs and lovingly provides. Whether used in Sunday school, children’s church, or homeschool Bible time, this free lesson helps kids learn to trust God instead of worrying.

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