5th Jun 2025
In a small village, children played while shadows danced in their hearts. One sunny day, they gathered around a wise old man, who told them, "There is a savior named Jesus. He fights the shadows that make us sad or angry." The children listened closely, their eyes shining with curiosity. "Can He really help us?" asked Lily, a brave girl with a heart full of hope. The old man nodded, "Yes, dear child. He loves us all, and His light is stronger than any darkness!"
That evening, as stars twinkled in the sky, Jesus appeared to the children. "Do not be afraid, for I am here to help you against the shadows!" His voice was gentle. The shadows tried to creep into their hearts, whispering fears and doubts. "I cannot be strong enough!" cried Ben. Jesus smiled and said, "Remember, my love gives you strength. Just trust in me, and the shadows will flee!" With courage, the children joined hands and filled their hearts with light, banishing the shadows away.
As days turned into weeks, the children practiced filling their hearts with light whenever shadows tried to return. They would remember Jesus's gentle words and feel the warmth of His presence within them. Lily, always brave, would remind the others, "We are never alone! Jesus walks with us, even when we cannot see Him." Her courage inspired everyone, and soon the village was a place of laughter and joy, where shadows rarely dared to linger.
One afternoon, a new child named Sam arrived in the village, his eyes clouded with doubt. He had heard stories of the shadows and felt them weighing heavily on his heart. The children gathered around him, repeating the lessons Jesus had taught them. "Trust in His love and remember we are here for you too," said Ben, now more confident in his strength. Sam smiled for the first time in days, feeling the warmth of friendship and faith chase away the darkness.
From that day forward, the children knew they carried a special light within them, one that could shine brightly enough to help others as well. With Jesus's love guiding them, they learned to share kindness and hope wherever they went. And so, in their small village, a new story began—one where shadows had no place, and the light of friendship and faith illuminated every path.
