Don't Worry, Warrior!: 10 Strategies to Battle Anxiety Using Practical Tools from God's Word
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What’s inside...
Pastor and children’s author Levi Lusko offers a faith-based, kid-friendly guide to understanding and overcoming anxious thoughts. Organized around ten actionable strategies drawn from key Bible passages, the book invites readers to see themselves as brave “warriors” equipped by God to face everyday worries—ranging from school presentations to scary headlines—through prayer, gratitude, breathing exercises, and scriptural truth. Interactive journaling prompts, short devotionals, and illustrated activities help children practice what they learn in real time, giving families a shared language for talking about mental health and faith. Lusko’s approachable tone, relatable anecdotes, and practical tools make complex emotional concepts accessible to readers aged 8-12 while reinforcing the message that they are never alone in their battles.
Age
7-13
Length
192 pages, Hardcover
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which strategy do you think would help you most at school?
How does remembering past victories make future worries smaller?
Why is it sometimes hard to ask friends for help when you feel anxious?
What Bible verse from the book sticks with you the most?
Tip: Role play these questions
Keep a family ‘victory jar’ to model Strategy 10.
Practice the breathing exercise together before bedtime.
Share your own anxiety stories to normalize the conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Feelings are real but not rulers
Explanation: Naming fear shows it can be managed, not ignored.
Real-World Application: Children can say, “I feel nervous,” then pick a coping tool.
Example Lesson: Community strengthens courage
Explanation: Gathering support mirrors biblical teamwork stories.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to ask a friend or adult for help.
Example Lesson: Gratitude rewires worry
Explanation: Journaling blessings shifts focus from problems to positives.
Real-World Application: Start dinner with one ‘win’ from the day.
Example Lesson: Healthy bodies aid healthy minds
Explanation: Exercise and rest reduce physical anxiety symptoms.
Real-World Application: Take a quick walk when feeling tense.