Have you ever walked into a room where grown-ups were watching the news, and it sounded kind of scary? There can be a lot of bad news in the world—stories about disasters, fighting, and sad things happening in places near and far. Sometimes hearing about it can make us feel worried.

But here’s something important to remember: even when bad things are happening, God is still at work! The Bible tells us not to “fret” (that means not to walk around worrying and worrying) but instead to “trust in the Lord, and do good.” God is still in control, even when the world feels out of control.

So what can you do instead of “fretting”? You can pray for people who are hurting. You can be kind. You can trust that God sees everything and cares more than anyone. We don’t have to fix the whole world (that’s God’s job!). We just have to trust Him and do good in the places He’s put right in front of us.

Take Action: Next time you hear something scary on the news or from a friend, try this three-step plan: First, take it to God in prayer. Tell Him how you feel and ask Him to help the people involved. Second, remind yourself, “God is still in control.” Third, do one good thing right where you are. You can’t fix everything, but you can trust God and do good today!