Bible Stories for Kids › Week 45: Shine Like Stars › Day 309

Thankful for Friends

A Bible story for kids from Philippians 1:3–11. Day 309 of 365.

Paul wrote a happy letter to his friends in Philippi, the church that started with Lydia!

He said, “Every time I think of you, I thank God and pray for you with joy!”

Paul said, “God started a good work in you, and He will finish it!” God doesn't give up on us halfway.

Key Verse

He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.Philippians 1:6, ESV

Talk About It

Which friends are you thankful for?

Story Questions

What did Paul do every time he thought of his friends?

Thanked God and prayed with joy

What did God start in them?

A good work

Will God finish what He started?

Yes

Try This Today

Write thank-you notes to friends and tell them you're praying for them.

Pray Together

God, thank you for my friends. Thank you that you'll finish the good work you started in me. Amen.