Run toward the roar 🦁

I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, 'Don't be afraid. I will help you.' — Isaiah 41:13 NCV

Run Toward the Roar Today's inspiration comes from: Roar Like a Lion by Levi Lusko Editor's note: One of the great privileges of parenting, grandparenting, and being an auntie or uncle is sharing your faith with little ones. A great way to do that is to read devotions together and pull out the Bible! Devotionals for kids are some of our most popular! Enjoy this one and share with your favorite kids. *   I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, 'Don't be afraid. I will help you.' — Isaiah 41:13 NCV   When you hear the word lion, you might think of a big, fuzzy mane or super-sharp claws. Then, of course, there's that whole "king of the jungle" thing. But chances are, the first thing you'll think of is its roar.   A lion's roar is big and loud and really scary. Especially if you happen to be a cute little gazelle trotting across the African plains. Just hearing that sound will send a gazelle running as far away from the roar as possible. Which is the worst thing it could do!   Why? Because that roaring lion isn't where the most danger is. The real hunters are the lionesses, hiding in the tall grass behind the gazelle. You see, the lion's job is to creep out in front of the gazelle and ROOAARR! — making it turn around and run right into the middle of all those lionesses. Gulp!   As crazy as it sounds, the safest thing for the gazelle is to run toward the roar.   That's true for you too. When you run from the things that scare you — like trying something new, standing up for what's right, or telling someone about God — you actually move closer to the danger. That's because you're moving closer to what the devil wants you to do and farther away from what God wants you to do. Facing your fears is the best thing to do. And guess what! You're not some cute little gazelle surrounded by lions and lionesses. You're a child of God, and you're always surrounded by Him. He'll help you face your fears. Trust Him. Be brave. And run toward the roar!   GET READY TO ROAR!   Is something roaring in your life right now? Something you're afraid to do? Maybe it's trying out for the team, singing a solo, or inviting a friend to church. Or maybe it's standing up to that older kid and telling him to leave the little kids on the bus alone. What's the first step you could take to run toward the roar? Talk to God about it, and then run.   Dear God, when fear is roaring at me, please give me the courage to run toward the roar. Amen. * Facing your fears is the best thing to do. Facing your fears is the best thing to do. CRAZY FEAR   I asked the Lord for help, and He answered me. He saved me from all that I feared. — Psalm 34:4 ICB   Some fears are perfectly logical. For example, if you take a step outside and see a giant, growling grizzly bear charging down the street and headed straight for you, it makes sense to be afraid. You might wonder how this huge, hairy beast happened to be on your street, but being afraid of it would be perfectly reasonable.   Other fears aren't so logical. Like me and spiders. I hate those guys. In my head, I know I'm like a zillion times bigger than they are. I could squish one with my little toe — covered in a massive steel-toed boot, of course. But when I see a spider, all I can think about are those eight creepy little legs crawling up my arm. I know my fear is crazy, but if I see a spider, I'm outta here. And don't get me started on snakes!   Maybe you have a crazy fear too. Maybe it's a fear of numbers — which, by the way, is called arithmophobia. Or maybe it's just the number eight — octophobia. Maybe you're afraid of heights or speaking in front of people. Just because your fear seems crazy doesn't mean you aren't afraid.   But don't let fear keep you from experiencing everything God has planned for you. Sure, there may be spiders in that cabin, but I'm not missing that camping trip. Don't you miss out either — on riding the tallest roller-coaster ride, telling people about Jesus, or even visiting the octopus exhibit at the zoo. Give your fears — crazy or not — to God, and He'll help you be brave.   DID YOU KNOW?   Some people aren't just reasonably scared of bears; they are terrified of all kinds of bears. This fear is called arkoudaphobia.   I have no idea how to pronounce it, but I do know it means a fear of all kinds of bears — whether they're angry grizzly bears, wandering black bears, or cute and cuddly panda bears. It even describes people who are afraid of teddy bears!   Lord, I don't want my fears — real or crazy — to keep me from all You have planned for me. I will trust You to help me be brave. Amen. Excerpted with permission from Roar Like a Lion by Levi Lusko, copyright Levi Lusko.   * * * Ready to Dig Deeper? SHOP THIS BOOK ► Your Turn Give your fears to God! He wants you to run to Him with whatever is causing you worry, stress, or anxiety. He's got your back! Share this devotion with a friend! ~ Devotionals Daily READ THE BLOG God is with you every step of the way Save 47% Roar Like a Lion: 90 Devotions to a Courageous Faith $10.00 47% off + FREE shipping on all orders $35 and more SHOP NOW Kids are wrestling with tough issues these days—peer pressure, purpose, unexpected change or loss, and wondering where their faith fits in with it all. Roar Like a Lion encourages your kids to "run toward the roar" as they face their fears, knowing that God is with them every step of the way.    Pastor and bestselling author Levi Lusko is known for making tough topics accessible while drawing his readers toward a richer spiritual life. In his first children's devotional for ages 6 to 10, Levi tackles real issues our kids face with a lighthearted and approachable tone. Kids are equipped to approach both fun moments and tough times with their hearts set on God's faithfulness with the help of fascinating stories and facts, eye-catching art, Bible verses, prayers, and simple action steps.    Offering practical approaches to faith in everyday life, Roar Like a Lion will inspire your kids to nurture their personal faith in a God strong enough to protect and guide them as they run toward the roar during the challenges in their lives.  LEARN MORE ► Today's devotion is by: Levi Lusko What Our Readers Are Saying "Love what Levi has done in this kids devotional. He brings the gospel to kids in a way that kids can understand. And in ways that you can expand on with your kids." — Kenneth L. "I bought Roar Like a Lion to read to our grandchildren, but I appreciate it too! It's a wonderful "discussion starter". I'd encourage you to purchase it, I think you'll be happy you did!" — Ronda R. "Ordered this for my 7 year old son and we LOVE it! It brings such a different perspective from what the world is teaching our kids. My sons loves it so much. We ordered several and are giving them as gifts." — Rolando A. SHOP NOW Take a closer look... SHOP NOW More about the book This 90-day devotional covers highly relevant topics such as:  facing fears about school and friendships  having courage to try something new  handling new challenges, past disappointments, and grief  dealing with peer pressure and bullying  understanding how we each fit into God's great story  As a parent and pastor, Levi is able to address real-life situations with compassion, grace, and biblical authenticity. Roar Like a Lion is a great way to spark discussion with your kids on meaningful topics and get them in the habit of reading a biblically-based devotional.  SHOP NOW You might also like... Through the Eyes of a Lion BY: LEVI LUSKO Pastor Levi Lusko never expected that five days before Christmas, his five-year-old daughter Lenya would suddenly go to heaven after an asthma attack. In this moving memoir, Levi shares the power of hope in a world often visited by pain, suffering, and loss, urging you to view life as an adventure and encourages you to make an eternal impact. $13.29 40% off SHOP NOW Daily Family Conversation Starter BY: KATIE CLEMONS Your stronger family connection starts here with just 5 minutes of conversation each day. The Daily Family Conversation Starter contains 365 easy and imaginative ways to check in with your kids, develop their growth mindset, and get both serious and silly—together! Every interactive activity and open-ended conversation prompt will help you build the family bond you've always dreamed of. $10.99 35% off SHOP NOW SHARE this devotion with someone who needs it today SHARE

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