Mission Briefing
A Bible hero mission for kids about leading with self-control.
Hero: David
Virtue: Leadership
Best for: Ages 6-12
Time: 10-15 minutes
You need: paper crown, pencil, and scissors if needed
Mission Verse
"The Lord forbid that I should lay a hand on the Lord's anointed." – 1 Samuel 24:6
Meet David
David was hiding in a cave.
King Saul had been chasing him.
Then Saul came into the same cave and did not see David.
David could have hurt Saul.
His men thought this was David’s chance.
But David stopped himself.
He cut a piece from Saul’s robe, then let Saul leave alive.
David showed leadership by choosing what was right, not what was easy.
Leadership means doing what is right even when you have power.
Hero Skill: Lead Yourself First
Before we lead others, we must lead ourselves.
David had power in that cave, but he used self-control.
Children can practise leadership by pausing before they act.
Your Mission Today: The Self-Control Crown
You will make a crown that reminds leaders to pause.
What You Need
- Paper crown or strip
- Pencil
- Scissors if needed
Step 1: Write The Leader Words
On the crown write: “Pause. Choose. Lead.”
Step 2: Name Power Moments
Talk about places where a child has power.
- Older sibling
- Team captain
- Knowing a secret
- Being stronger
- Winning an argument
Step 3: Practise The Pause
Put on the crown and practise saying: “I can choose what is right.”
Talk About It
Ages 6-8: What could David have done in the cave?
Ages 9-10: Why did David stop himself?
Ages 11-12: How can self-control make someone a better leader?
Leadership Practice For This Week
When you have power, pause.
Ask: “What is the right way to use this?”
Lead yourself first.
Parent Note
David’s cave story gives children a clear leadership lesson without making leadership about status.
Watch for real moments of power: teasing, exclusion, winning, or being older.
Praise restraint as leadership.
Mission Prayer
God,
help me lead myself first.
Give me self-control when I have power.
Help me choose what is right like David.
Amen.
Free David Coloring Page
Keep the mission going with David’s coloring page.
Get David’s free coloring page
♥ Mission Prayer
God, help me use my strength wisely. When I have the power to hurt or to take, give me the courage to choose what is right instead. Amen.
