Daniel in the Lions' Den: Teaching Kids to Pray with Courage

Bible & Faith • By Little Lamb Studios

Everyone faces their own kind of “lion” — a first day of school, a hard choice, or standing alone. Daniel shows us what it looks like to trust God when things are scary.

Faithful in Prayer

Daniel kept praying even when it was dangerous to do so:

“He kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.” (Daniel 6:10, WEB)

Protected by God

When he was thrown to the lions for his faith, God protected him:

“My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me.” (Daniel 6:22, WEB)

Pair this with Daniel's own quiet courage:

“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.” (Psalm 56:3, WEB)

Talk About It Together

Talk about it: What does your own “window” look like — a quiet place you can talk to God when you're scared?

See our Bible Verses About Courage and Bible Verses About Prayer articles, and browse animated stories on Watch.

Little Lamb Studios creates faith-based books, songs, and animated stories that help children grow in faith, courage, and kindness.

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