God Moments for Little Souls
Kriss Bell
Nonfiction / Children
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Brief Description
God Moments for Little Souls is a gentle, illustrated devotional for children ages 3–7 designed to help young readers recognize God’s presence in everyday life. Through short weekly devotionals, reflective prompts, caregiver guidance, and simple prayers, the book invites families to experience faith together in a calm, accessible way.
Synopsis
God Moments for Little Souls is a year-long children’s devotional designed to help young children (ages 3–7) recognize and experience God’s presence in their everyday lives. Rather than focusing on abstract theology or memorization, the book invites children into a lived awareness of God through simple, meaningful moments—quiet listening, noticing beauty, expressing gratitude, and feeling love and connection.
The book is organized into 52 weekly themes, each centered on a foundational spiritual idea such as God’s presence, love, peace, guidance, and care. Every week follows a consistent, developmentally appropriate four-page structure:
• Page 1 — Child Devotional: A short, rhythmic reflection written in accessible language that introduces the weekly theme and invites curiosity.
• Page 2 — Drawing/Writing Page: An open-ended space encouraging children to express their thoughts and experiences through drawing or simple words.
• Page 3 — Guidance for Grown-Ups: Thoughtful context to help parents, caregivers, and educators support the child’s spiritual and emotional development, along with conversation prompts.
• Page 4 — Prayer + Practice: A brief, child-friendly prayer paired with a simple “God Moment” practice that can be repeated throughout the week.
Each section is intentionally designed to be calm, uncluttered, and inviting, creating space for reflection rather than overstimulation. The tone throughout the book is gentle and reassuring, emphasizing that God is always present—not just in church or formal settings, but in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
God Moments for Little Souls also supports emotional development by encouraging children to slow down, notice their feelings, and experience moments of peace and connection. By pairing spiritual awareness with simple reflective practices, the book helps build early habits of attention, gratitude, and inner calm.
This devotional can be used flexibly in a variety of settings, including at home, in classrooms, or within church and small group environments. Its simple, repeatable structure allows families to engage at their own pace while creating meaningful, consistent moments of connection.
At its core, God Moments for Little Souls offers children a foundation for faith that is experiential, relational, and deeply rooted in everyday life—helping them grow up with an awareness that they are never alone and are always held in love.
Sample Chapters
WEEKS 1 – 4
🌿 WEEK 1 — Wonder Begins
PAGE 1 — Child Devotional
Every year begins quietly.
Before we rush and run,
before we hurry and go,
God is already here.
God moments can happen when something small makes us stop and notice.
A bird flying by.
A soft breeze.
A warm hug.
God is close in these moments.
This is your year to notice God.
Let’s begin with wonder.
What made you say “wow” today?
PAGE 2 — Child Drawing / Writing Page
This page is yours.
You can draw, write, or do both.
There is no right or wrong way.
Something that made me feel wonder today…
PAGE 3 — For Grown-Ups
This first week invites children to slow down and begin noticing God’s presence in everyday life.
At this age, faith is experienced through feelings—curiosity, joy, safety, and connection.
As your child shares, listen more than you explain.
Affirm what they notice. Their understanding does not need correcting; it needs honoring.
You might say:
“Yes, God was with you in that moment.”
Conversation starters:
• What did you notice today?
• How did that moment make you feel?
PAGE 4 — Prayer + God Moment
A Short Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for being with me today.
Help me notice You in small and happy moments.
Amen.
God Moment to Look For This Week
Look for one small thing each day that makes you smile.
When you notice it, whisper:
“God, thank You for being with me.”
🌿 WEEK 2 — A Small Moment with God
PAGE 1 — Child Devotional
Every day is full of busy sounds and big things.
But God moments can be quiet and small.
A ladybug on a leaf.
A bright patch of sunlight.
A butterfly resting nearby.
Little things can remind us:
God is here.
God’s voice is gentle, like a tiny whisper that says,
“I see you. I’m with you.”
What small thing did you notice today?
PAGE 2 — Child Drawing / Writing Page
This page is yours.
You can draw, write, or tell the story with pictures.
Something small that reminded me of God today…
PAGE 3 — For Grown-Ups
This week helps children learn that God is present even when nothing exciting is happening.
Quiet moments can be meaningful moments.
If your child notices something tiny or ordinary, name it as a “God moment.”
Reassure them that God is near in both quiet whispers and big sounds.
Conversation starters:
• What small thing did you see today?
• How did it make you feel inside?
PAGE 4 — Prayer + God Moment
A Short Prayer
Dear God,
Help me notice Your gentle voice.
Help me remember You are here with me.
Amen.
God Moment to Look For This Week
Stop and listen once each day.
Find one tiny thing that makes you think,
“God is here.”
🌿 WEEK 3 — Feelings Are God’s Gifts
PAGE 1 — Child Devotional
God made our hearts to feel many things.
Sometimes we feel happy.
Sometimes we feel sad.
Sometimes we feel scared or excited or quiet.
Every feeling matters to God.
God stays with us in every feeling.
No feeling is too big.
No feeling is too small.
God loves you just the way you feel.
How did you feel today?
PAGE 2 — Child Drawing / Writing Page
This page is yours.
You can draw or write about your feelings.
How I felt today…
PAGE 3 — For Grown-Ups
This week encourages children to notice and name their feelings without judgment.
All emotions are welcome with God.
Help your child understand that feelings are not “good” or “bad”—they are simply signals.
God’s presence does not change based on how a child feels.
Conversation starters:
• What feeling did you have today?
• What helps you when you feel that way?
PAGE 4 — Prayer + God Moment
A Short Prayer
Dear God,
Thank You for my feelings.
Thank You for loving me when I am happy
and when I am sad.
Amen.
God Moment to Look For This Week
Notice one feeling each day.
When you feel it, whisper:
“God, You know my heart.”
🌿 WEEK 4 — Listening for God
Sometimes the world feels loud.
Voices talking.
Feet running.
Music playing.
But God’s voice is gentle.
God often speaks quietly.
When we slow down and listen,
we can notice God is near.
What did you hear when you were quiet today?
PAGE 2 — Child Drawing / Writing Page
This page is yours.
You can draw or write about a quiet moment.
Something I heard when I was quiet…
PAGE 3 — For Grown-Ups
This week introduces the idea that listening for God means noticing stillness, calm, and awareness—not hearing words.
Short moments of quiet help children develop emotional regulation and spiritual attention.
Conversation starters:
• What sounds do you hear when it’s quiet?
• How does your body feel when you slow down?
PAGE 4
A Short Prayer
Dear God,
Help me slow down and listen.
Help me feel Your peace.
Amen.
God Moment to Look For This Week
Sit quietly for a few breaths each day.
Notice a sound, a feeling, or a calm thought.
That quiet can be a God moment.