Summary: As Becky nibbled half heartedly at her breakfast, she thought about the big math test she would take later that day. She had studied hard, but she still felt nervous about it. Tests always made her nervous. "Not hungry this morning, honey?" asked Mom when she noticed Becky's nearly full cereal bowl. "I keep thinking about that awful math test," Becky replied with a sigh. "But you seemed to know how to solve all the problems when you were studying last night," said Mom. "Yes, but it's different when you or Dad quiz me on them than it is when I have to do them on a test," replied Becky. "If only Mom or Dad could go to school with you, you could just pretend they were quizzing you," said her brother Kraig. He grinned at her. "But never fear . . . I'll be there. Well, at least I'll be in the same building as you. That's just as good as having Mom or Dad, isn't it?" "No, it isn't," Becky said. "Sorry!"She grinned when Kraig pretended to feel hurt. Mom smiled. "Dad and I can't be there, but don't forget that you have a heavenly Father who will be with you all through your test," she said reassuringly. "He doesn't want you to worry. He tells us to give all our worries and anxieties to Him because He cares for us so very much." "I know." Becky sighed. "But I still get nervous," she added. "Feels like butterflies in my stomach." Mom smiled understandingly. "Tell God how you feel," she suggested. "Ask Him to remind you throughout the day that He's right there with you. Ask Him to give you His peace so you can think clearly--and then believe that He'll do it. Okay?" "Okay," agreed Becky. "All right," said Mom as she gave Becky a hug. "Now how about eating some of your breakfast as evidence that you trust Him to help you?" "Yeah," agreed Kraig. "It's hard to take a test on an empty stomach." How About You? Do tests, news reports, or illness give you butterflies in your stomach? Do you worry about things that are happening--or that might happen? Remember that your heavenly Father is with you and wants you to give your worries to Him. He cares for you--and for those you love, too. Talk to God about the things that concern you. Then trust Him, and let Him give you His peace. Today's Key Verse: Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Today's Key Thought: Give your worries to God
