Teaching young children about faith and trust lays a foundation for them to believe in God's promises and rely on His care. This page offers a collection of engaging activities, carefully chosen books, and meaningful Bible verses and stories to help preschoolers understand the importance of trusting God. Through interactive lessons and fun, hands-on experiences, children will learn what it means to have faith, even when they can't see the full picture, building their confidence in God's love and provision.
Definition: Believing God will do what He says, believing in something that you cannot see
Opposite: Disbelief, not trusting, hopeless
Noah’s Ark (Genesis 6-9)
Noah trusted God’s command to build an ark, even though there was no sign of rain. His faith saved his family and the animals from the flood.
Moses Parts the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
Moses trusted God to deliver the Israelites from Pharaoh’s army. By faith, he stretched out his hand, and God parted the Red Sea, making a way for them to escape.
David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
David, a young shepherd, trusted God to help him defeat the giant Goliath with just a slingshot and a few stones, showing great faith in God’s power.
Daniel in the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6)
Daniel trusted God when he was thrown into a den of lions for praying. His faith was rewarded as God protected him, and he emerged unharmed.
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho (Joshua 6)
Joshua followed God’s unusual instructions to march around the city of Jericho for seven days, trusting that God would bring down the walls—and He did.
Elijah and the Widow (1 Kings 17:8-16)
Elijah trusted God to provide food during a famine. A widow, by faith, gave Elijah her last bit of food, and God miraculously provided enough for her and her son.
Peter Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33)
Peter had faith to step out of the boat and walk on water toward Jesus. Though he doubted and began to sink, Jesus saved him, teaching Peter to trust more fully.
The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant (Luke 7:1-10)
A Roman centurion had great faith in Jesus’ ability to heal his servant, trusting that Jesus could heal from a distance. Jesus praised his faith and healed the servant.
The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted God, even when facing a fiery furnace for refusing to worship an idol. Their faith was rewarded when God protected them from the flames.
Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Steve Green – Hide 'Em In Your Heart, Vol 1 - #16
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God whose word I praise.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
For we live by faith, not by sight.
Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Romans 10:17 (ESV)
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Psalm 37:5 (ESV)
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.
Matthew 21:22 (NIV)
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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Give the child an apple and ask, "What do you think is inside the apple?" (They may say seeds, the white part, or juice.) Then say, "I have a secret… there's a star inside the apple!" The child might be doubtful. Ask, "How can we find out if there's really a star inside?" (They might suggest cutting it open.) Ask, "Do you trust me that there's a star inside even though we haven’t cut it yet?" Then, carefully cut the apple sideways, through the seed area, and show the child how the seeds and the surrounding area form a star. Explain that just like they had to trust your word about the star, we have faith that Jesus is real, even though we can't see Him.
Extend the "Do You Have Faith?" activity by doing apple prints. Have the child write "I Have Faith" at the top of a piece of construction paper. Dab the apple several times onto a cloth to remove excess moisture. Place paint into a shallow tray. Have the child dip the apple into the paint (or paint the apple) and then stamp it on the paper.
Set up a simple obstacle course, but blindfold the children (or have them close their eyes). Guide them through with gentle instructions, teaching them to trust you to lead them safely, just as we trust God to guide us. Discuss how faith and trust in Jesus is similar to the way we trust our family members and friends. Switch and let the child lead you.
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Discuss how faith is like an umbrella. It protects us through the storms of life. Provide the child with an umbrella worksheet. Glue tissue paper on the umbrella and small blue pom poms on for rain drops.
Read Bible stories that focus on trust and faith, like Daniel in the Lions’ Den or David and Goliath (see above). Afterward, have children act out key parts of the story to show how the characters trusted in God.
Blow bubbles for the child, and talk about how faith is like a bubble—it’s something you can’t see, but you know it’s there. It's just like you can’t see the wind but know it’s blowing the bubbles.
Use building blocks to create a structure. As the child builds, talk about how trust in God is like building a strong foundation—when we trust Him, He helps us build a strong life. Also build a structure that has a poor foundation and discuss how the building isn't secure.
Plant seeds together in small pots. Talk about how faith starts small, like a tiny seed, but grows with God’s help. Water the plants together and talk about how God helps our faith grow, just like the plants grow with care.
