Daniel and the Lions Den

The story of Daniel and the lion den is full of valuable lessons for children. If you need a quick refresher, check out Daniel chapter 6. Daniel always did what was right in the sight of the Lord, even when it wasn't popular with others and even when it meant disobeying the law. He wasn't afraid to do what was right because Daniel had put his trust in the God and knew that God would take care of him.

I encourage you to talk with your children about peer pressure this week. As hard as it is to believe, peer pressure exists even among our youngest children. As human beings, we naturally want to fit in. But sometimes doing what it takes to fit in means going against what we believe in. Taking a stand and refusing to follow the crowd can be very difficult, even for adults.

Use the story of Daniel as a springboard to discuss what values and beliefs are important to your child and to your family as a whole. Talk about strategies your child can use when faced with a situation that tempts them to compromise those values and beliefs. Pray together that God will give each of you the strength to always stand up for what is right.