Grade 4 CRE Christian Values – Trust In God Notes
Trust in God
Christian Values — CRE (Class for age 9)
Trust in God means believing God loves us and will help us. We put our worries and plans with God by praying and obeying Him. We learn trust from the Bible and from our life at home, school and church in Kenya.
Memory Verse (easy):
Proverbs 3:5 — "Trust in the Lord with all your heart." ✝️🙏
(Teacher: read Proverbs 3:5–6 and explain the meaning.)Short Bible Stories about Trust
- David and Goliath — David trusted God and was brave. Even though Goliath was big, God helped David win. (1 Samuel 17)
- Daniel in the Lions' Den — Daniel prayed and trusted God. God kept him safe. (Daniel 6)
- Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego — They trusted God and did not bow down to idols. God was with them in the fire. (Daniel 3)
What Trust in God Looks Like (Everyday)
- Praying when you are afraid (e.g., before a test or when sick). 🙏
- Obeying parents and teachers because God asks us to respect them. 👪👩🏫
- Helping others even when it is hard, trusting God will help you. 🤝
- Being patient during dry seasons and asking God for rain. 🌧️🌾
Key Words (simple)
Trust — to believe someone will help you.
Faith — believing in God even if you cannot see Him.
Prayer — talking to God and asking for help or saying thanks.
Class Activities (easy and fun)
- Trust Walk (pair activity): One child is blindfolded and the other guides them slowly around obstacles. Talk about how it feels to be led and how we trust God to lead us. 👣
- Role Play: Act out David and Goliath or Daniel. Let pupils say how they felt trusting God. 🎭
- Draw & Colour: Draw a picture of a safe place where you feel God's help (church, home, farm). Display in class. ✏️🖍️
Short Prayer (for children)
Dear God, thank you for loving us. Help us to trust you when we are afraid. Help us obey our parents and be kind to others. Keep us safe. Amen. ✝️
Questions to Discuss (for class or at home)
- What does it mean to trust God? Can you give one example?
- When are you afraid at school? How can you pray about it?
- Who helps you learn to trust God? (parents, pastor, teacher, friends)
Short Quiz (Yes / No)
1. Trusting God means never praying. (No)
2. We can trust God when we go to exams. (Yes)
3. Being kind is part of trusting God. (Yes)
Teacher note: Use local examples (e.g., waiting for rains, exam time, family challenges) to make the lessons clear. Keep language simple and allow children to share short stories of trust.
May God help every child to trust Him each day. 🌤️