Fear trickles into all of our lives at some point. But right now, in the face of a global pandemic, it feels like fear is rushing in like a storm surge, bringing 10-foot-tall waves of anxiety and panic with it.

There are concrete, practical steps we can take to calm the fears of sickness in our kids. We can fortify their bodies with nutritious foods. We can practice healthy habits like handwashing and surface sanitizing. We can also build up their spiritual armor.

God instructs us to “be not afraid” constantly throughout the Bible. I haven’t counted myself, but I’ve heard it said that there are 365 mentions of being fearless—one for every day of the year. Find one of these verses and kick start your day with its inspiring message.

Listen to the Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay: