Getting Ready for Easter: 40 Days with Jesus

Have you ever wanted to know God better? Maybe you want to learn more about Jesus and the Bible? Good news—you can start today!

There’s a special time of year called Lent when we spend 40 days getting ready for Easter. It’s like counting down to the best celebration ever! During these 40 days, we remember how much Jesus loves us and how He gave His life for us. Then on Easter, we celebrate that Jesus is ALIVE!

Let’s start our 40-day adventure today!

What Can We Do During Lent?

Here are some fun ways to grow closer to God:

• Eat healthier foods and give up treats for a little while
• Be extra kind with our words instead of arguing
• Help others more than usual
• Read Bible stories every day
• Pray and talk to God about everything

There are SO many ways to grow in knowing God better!

When We Feel Worried or Sad

Sometimes things happen in the world that make us feel worried or scared. Sometimes our hearts feel heavy, like we’re carrying something really big and hard.

The Bible tells us:

Proverbs 12:25

“When our hearts feel heavy, a kind word makes us feel better.”

Have you ever felt this way? Like your heart has a heavy backpack it can’t take off?

Good news! God knows we feel this way sometimes, and He wants to help us!

Here’s What God Gives Us:

• He stays with us (He never leaves!)
• His Word (the Bible tells us the truth)
• Hope (things will get better!)
• People who love us (family, friends, teachers)

God Is Always With You

Here’s something amazing: God NEVER leaves you alone when you’re worried or sad. Never, never, never!

The Bible says:

Psalm 94:19

“When I have lots of worries, God comforts me and makes me happy again.”

God is always working to help you feel better when you’re worried about things.

Fun Ways to Feel Close to God

Here are some things YOU can do every day:

• Talk to God! Tell Him about your day (this is called prayer)
• Color Bible verse pictures – it helps you remember God’s promises
• Listen to Bible stories – they remind you God is always here
• Draw pictures of things you’re thankful for
• Tell a grown-up when something is making you worried or sad

Remember: Your parents, grandparents, teachers, and other grown-ups who love you want to help when you feel worried!

A Prayer for the Next 40 Days

You can pray this prayer every day, or make up your own!

Dear God,

I love You! You loved me first, and You always will—even when I feel worried or sad. You are always with me. When I feel scared or upset, I will talk to You! You are always here to help me. Your words in the Bible help me feel better. Thank You, Jesus, for understanding everything I feel!

Amen.

Your 40-Day Challenge

For the next 40 days leading up to Easter:

✓ Pray every day
✓ Be extra kind to others
✓ Learn one new thing about God each week
✓ Tell God when you’re happy AND when you’re worried

You can do this! God is with you every single day!

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