Pick someone to read
Philippians 4:6-7.

We all worry sometimes. But God’s special Word for us—the Bible—tells us to pray about our worries so something wonderful can happen.

Have each person share something they’re worried about. Then pray together, asking God to melt these worries away.

Print out a copy of the “Jesus Brings Us Peace” coloring sheet for each person in your family. (Print Here)

Sit around the table, play your favorite Christmas music, and color as you sing!

Hang your creations near each person’s bed for a sweet-dreams reminder that Jesus brings peace all season long.

Have everyone grab their pillows and head to the family room.

Search for a playlist of peaceful music. Turn out the lights, and have everyone lie in a circle with heads on pillows close together.

Pick someone to read the text in bold from Philippians 4:6-7.

Play the music you selected, and tell everyone to close their eyes and focus on telling God what they need.

The Christmas season can be joyous...and stressful. Here’s a quick way to release some pressure.

Find one thing you can eliminate from your calendar that will give you more space and time to relax. Decide as a family, and talk about
what you’ll do to enjoy that time instead.

Pick someone to read Matthew 6:27.

Invite everyone to tell about how worry makes them feel.

Jesus came to bring peace to the world. Worry steals our joy and our peace! As a family, come up with some ways you can remember to pray any time you start to worry.

Discuss this as a family today:

What are ways we can stay focused on Jesus during this Christmas season?

Pick someone new to read Philippians 4:6-7.

Ask everyone to share a time in this last week when praying about their worries helped them relax and feel more peace.