Key Verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Bible Exploration: Daniel 6:1-23
Daniel faced significant hardship, and he endured because of his strong relationship with God. All of us face difficult situations. The question is, how will we respond? God delivered Daniel from the lions because Daniel trusted in God. How did that trust develop? Obviously Daniel had often presented requests to God and received answers. The more this young man came to know God, the more intensely he sought God. Daniel knew that God could be trusted, so he made it a point to give his anxieties to God.
To think about and discuss:
1. Why do many Christians continue to be anxious about their situations? (They don’t realize that God really is in control; we just reflect what the rest of the world does.)
2. Would you say that most people today are peaceful? Why or why not? How does a person receive God’s peace according to the Key Verse?
3. How willing are you to trust God completely today, no matter how difficult a situation may be?
4. How much does your view of God affect your willingness to trust him with even the most difficult challenges in your life?
Family Worship Challenge:
- Identify something you’ve given too much time and worry toward. Resolve to put it away—either mentally or literally, depending on what it is—for a week. Talk about what inner peace is and where it comes from.
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