Tonight’s Come, Follow Me bedtime story for kids is inspired by this week’s lesson:

May 18–24 — “Be Strong and of a Good Courage” Joshua 1–8; 23–24

As we study Joshua in the Old Testament, we follow God’s children to the edge of the Jordan River, where they are preparing to enter the promised land.

But before the river parts…

They must trust God.

In this peaceful Come, Follow Me scripture bedtime story for children, kids will gently experience the story of Joshua crossing the Jordan River, the courage God gave Joshua after Moses, the walls of Jericho, and the reminder that God is always near—even when life feels new, big, or uncertain.

Together, we’ll softly imagine:

🌙 The moonlit Jordan River 🌙 Joshua learning to trust God 🌙 The priests stepping into the water in faith 🌙 God making a way through the impossible 🌙 Jericho and patient obedience 🌙 Rahab’s brave trust 🌙 The peaceful truth that God keeps His promises

Designed to help children wind down for sleep while learning scripture, this gentle Christian bedtime story teaches that courage comes from trusting God—not from being brave all by yourself.

Whether your family is studying this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, looking for peaceful bedtime routines, or helping children connect with scripture, we hope this story brings peace before sleep.

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Lesson: “Be Strong and of a Good Courage” Joshua 1–8; 23–24

This week in Come, Follow Me (May 18–24), we step into the book of Joshua 1–8; 23–24, where Israel stands at the edge of promise, facing rivers that have not yet parted and walls that have not yet fallen.

And into uncertainty, God speaks these words:

“Be strong and of a good courage.”

But courage in Joshua is not self-confidence.

It is trust.

The priests step into the Jordan River before the waters part. Jericho falls not through force, but faithful obedience. Rahab chooses courage before certainty. And Joshua learns again and again that strength comes not from self-sufficiency, but from the assurance:

“The Lord thy God is with thee, whithersoever thou goest.”

This week’s Morning Meditation is designed to help you begin the day grounded in peace, faith, and quiet spiritual courage.

As you prepare for the day ahead, this guided scripture meditation reflects on:

✧ Joshua crossing the Jordan River ✧ Courage before certainty ✧ Trusting God when the path feels unclear ✧ Jericho and faithful obedience ✧ Rahab’s courageous faith ✧ Walking into the day with God’s presence

Whether you are studying this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, seeking a peaceful Christ-centered morning routine, or needing reassurance in uncertain seasons, may this meditation remind you that God goes with you into what feels impossible.

Lesson: May 18–24 — “Be Strong and of a Good Courage” Joshua 1–8; 23–24

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What “river” are you being asked to step into with faith this week?

This week in Come, Follow Me (May 18–24), we journey through Joshua 1–8; 23–24 and hear the Lord’s repeated invitation:

“Be strong and of a good courage.”

But courage in Joshua is not pressure. It is presence.

Israel stands at the edge of the Jordan River facing what feels impossible. Rivers that have not yet parted. Walls that have not yet fallen. A future they cannot yet see. And still, God asks them to move forward—not because the path is easy, but because He goes before them.

Tonight’s Christian sleep meditation / Latter-day Saint scripture meditation is designed to help you release the weight of the day, quiet anxious thoughts, and rest in the reassurance that you do not carry tomorrow alone.

As you drift into peaceful sleep, this guided meditation gently reflects on:

✧ Joshua crossing the Jordan River ✧ Trusting God before certainty arrives ✧ Jericho and faithfulness over fear ✧ Rahab’s quiet courage ✧ “Choose you this day” and covenant remembrance ✧ Letting go of what you cannot carry tonight

Whether you are studying this week’s Come, Follow Me lesson, seeking peaceful scripture-centered sleep, or needing reassurance in uncertain seasons, may this meditation help you rest in the truth that God remains faithful.

Lesson: May 18–24 — “Be Strong and of a Good Courage” Joshua 1–8; 23–24

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What part of Joshua’s story speaks to you most this week?