Psalm 16:11 | Being Near God Is the Happiest Place
This episode helps a child rest in the joy of being near God, who leads them step by step.
For Parents
Think of the coziest place your child knows, curled up with someone who loves them, tucked in safe at day's end. Tonight's verse, Psalm 16:11, says being near God is even better than that, and He is always near. As you settle them, you might remind them they do not have to see the whole path tonight, only stay close to Him, step by step. Then let them rest in the happiest place there is, knowing they are close to Him right now. Goodnight.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Being near God is the happiest place there is, and you are close to Him right now.”
Scripture
Psalm 16:11
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Key Takeaways
- Being close to God is full of joy.
- God is always near, even at bedtime.
- He leads us step by step, like a hand in the dark.
- Your child does not have to see the whole way, only stay close to Him.
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Questions Kids Ask
What Bible verse shows kids that being near God makes them happy?
Psalm 16:11 says being close to God is full of joy, even better than the coziest place you know (Psalm 16:11). And the best part is that God is always near, showing your child the way step by step, so they do not have to see the whole path tonight, only stay close to Him.