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The Glitch in the Simulation: A Modern Parable

In our The Tomorrow Tamer sermon, we share the story of Zane, a boy obsessed with a game called Frontier Quest. Zane was so worried about a future “Ice Dragon” battle that he missed out on a real-life trip to a Ninja Warrior park.

His friend Mia told him he was “glitching”—living in a level that didn’t exist yet. This story helps kids realize that worry is a liar. It tells you that if you think about a problem long enough, you can control it (spoiler: you can’t!).

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Fun Games and Crafts for Teaching Anxiety

To make this kids’ Bible lesson on peace stick, try these interactive activities:

• The Glitch Tag: One person is the “Worry Glitch.” If tagged, you freeze in a glitchy pose until someone high-fives you and shouts, “God’s got it!”
• “The Future Filter” Glasses: Have kids create cardstock glasses with “GOD IS THERE” written on the frames. When we look through God’s filter, the future looks bright instead of scary.
• Bird’s Eye Buffet: Use clothespin “beaks” to pick up “seeds,” showing how God provides for us just like the birds.

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At-Home Connection: The “Dump It” Jar

Parents, you can solve the “anxiety pain point” at home tonight. Use a “Dump It” Jar. Have everyone write down a tomorrow worry, crumble it, and “dump” it in the jar before dinner. Check the jar the next day—usually, those scary things never even happened!.

Focus Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34.

Download the full [The Tomorrow Tamer Sermon PDF] here!

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