Discussion Questions

Fear can be the influencing force behind much of a child’s behavior. For adults, fear can cause us to be anxious and worried. Fear separates us from each other and causes us to turn inward and feel alone. What are some things that God tells us in His Word to help us combat fear in our lives?
As God helps us to turn from fear to trust, we experience a deeper and more intimate relationship with Him. It is a lifelong process, and we are inviting the kids we serve to join us on the journey of learning to trust. Tell a story about when you or someone you love took one step toward trust and away from fear. What kind of liberty did that bring?
From Questions to Consider and Discuss: Thinking about it from your child’s perspective, has your child experienced a lack of felt safety where they are “safe” but they clearly do not feel safe? What kinds of behaviors come from this type of situation?
“When children give voice to their fears, they can begin to gain mastery over them” (p. 36). Do you see evidence of this in your own life and in the lives of the kids you serve? Give an example.
It may be tempting sometimes to simply explain to a child that they are no longer in any danger, and to use logic to diminish their fears. Being with them as they overcome those fears takes a lot more time and energy than one conversation! What kinds of things do you need to remember in order to help a child overcome some of their fears?