Liam darts between boulders, his cheeks flushed and eyes bright with excitement. He leaps, pretending the yard is a wild jungle, vines trailing behind imaginary explorers. His friends shout encouragement, their voices tangled with the rustle of leaves and the scrape of sneakers on stone.

Liam hugs his blanket tightly, eyes wide as he stares into the dark corners. The bravery he felt outside slips away, replaced by a creeping fear that settles in his chest. He whispers softly, "God, I’m scared."

Liam’s Mom, her voice soothing, sits beside him and turns on the little star. "This light doesn’t make the dark disappear, but it reminds us we’re not alone." She opens a well-loved Bible, its pages rustling quietly, and reads, "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." — Psalm 56:3

Liam gazes at the star, still feeling the darkness but also a small, steady warmth inside. He takes a deep breath and whispers, "I trust You, God." With the glow of the nightlight nearby, he drifts into sleep, comforted by the promise that he is not alone.

Liam's heart races as the darkness deepens, the forest alive with new, unfamiliar sounds. He clutches a tiny flashlight in his pocket, a gift from his dad, and remembers the little star at home. He presses the button, the beam piercing the night, and whispers again, "I trust You, God."

Liam[/@ch_1] holds his flashlight steady, standing close to his friends. Another child trembles nearby, eyes glistening with fear in the firelight.] Liam gently takes the child’s hand, guiding them back to their tent through the dark. "It’s okay. God is with us," he says softly, his own fear now mingled with a quiet confidence that grows with each step.

Liam[/@ch_1]. Shadows linger, but they no longer seem so large.] Liam smiles at his glowing star, the memory of the campfire night still bright in his mind. He knows that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s choosing to trust, even when afraid. As the little light continues to shine, he remembers, "When you feel afraid, you can trust God to be with you. His light never goes out."