The words people use can either build you up or tear you down. At school, Daniel hears lots of voices, but how does he know which ones to listen and which ones he needs to rise above?

How do kids focus on growing a relationship with God when their own negative thoughts of insecurity, fear, condemnation, and discouragement are speaking so loudly in their lives? Each week during the Rise Above series, kids will learn how to use God’s Word to rise above the chatter in their lives and to hear God’s voice above all the others.

Discuss these questions with your family:

Question #1: With Jesus in our lives we can always rise above negative voices and thoughts. How can you continue to rise above when things get tough?

Question #2: When was a time that you had a negative thought and it caused you to change the way you saw yourself?

Question #3: The next time you have a negative thought, what will you do to remember what God's Word says?