Are you afraid of the dark? Scared of spiders? Nervous about trying new things? If you said “Yes” to any of those, that’s okay! Everyone is afraid of something.

But here’s a question: What are you MORE afraid of—the things in this world or God Himself? That might sound like a weird question, but the Bible says there’s a good kind of fear called “fearing God.” It doesn’t mean being scared of God. It means respecting God so much and loving Him so much that you really care about what He thinks!

You know what happens when we fear (respect) God more than we fear anything else? Something amazing happens—the other fears seem smaller! When you know that the God who created the entire universe loves you and is taking care of you, you aren’t as afraid of other things.

The Bible says that people who fear the Lord and trust in Him don’t have to be afraid of bad news or scary things. Why? Because they know God is in control! They know that even when bad things happen, God has a plan and He’s going to work everything out for good!

Take Action: What’s your biggest fear right now? Maybe you’re scared about starting a new sport, worried about something in your family, or afraid of something bad happening. Write down your fear on a piece of paper. Then above it, write this as big as you can: “GOD IS BIGGER!” That fear you wrote is smaller than when you wrote “GOD IS BIGGER,” right? Remember that God is BIGGER than any fear. He’s with you, He loves you, and He’s taking care of you. Fear God (respect and honor Him), and don’t fear anything else!