Grace and the What-If Brain: A Story About Worry and Trust

What if I forget everything? What if my voice goes wobbly? What if, what if, what if...

Seven-year-old Grace has a What-If Brain — and it never switches off, especially at night before something scary. When she finds out she has to give a presentation to her whole class, the worries stack up so high she can barely breathe. She tries counting sheep. She tries thinking of her cat. Nothing works.

Then her mum shows her a surprising solution: a jar, some sticky notes, and a verse from Philippians 4:6–7 that changes the way Grace carries her fears. Together they write down every what-if, turn each one into an honest prayer, and place them in the jar — one by one — giving them to God.

Grace still feels scared on the day of the presentation. But she discovers something she will never forget: you can be scared and brave at the same time. And that is exactly what courage looks like.

A warm, honest story for girls aged 5–9 about anxiety, prayer, and the peace that is bigger than we can understand.

Includes the Worry Jar activity to try at home, a parent note, and discussion questions.

Perfect for anxious, sensitive children who need to know they are not alone in their worries — and that God is listening.