Fear & Bedtime
🕊️ Afraid beside 1 Samuel 4:20
When afraid is loud, 1 Samuel 4:20 is a sentence you can borrow. “About the time of her death the women who stood by her said to her, “Don’t be afraid; for you have given birth to a son.” But she didn’t answer, neither did she regard it.” The other two verses on this page stay with the same need.
Afraid
“About the time of her death the women who stood by her said to her, “Don’t be afraid; for you have given birth to a son.” But she didn’t answer, neither did she regard it.”
1 Samuel 4:20 · World English Bible
The man said, “I…
“The man said, “I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.””
Genesis 3:10 · World English Bible
After these…
“After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.””
Genesis 15:1 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice 1 Samuel 4:20
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Aboutthetimeofherdeaththewomenwhostoodbyhersaidtoher,“Don’tbeafraid;foryougivenbirthtoason.”Butsheneitherdidsheregardit.
Pray together
Lord, this is a afraid night. Keep 1 Samuel 4:20 close enough to remember. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Say 1 Samuel 4:20 out loud once, then tell one person in the house what feeling it names.
Parent tip
If the feeling is bigger than a verse, stay in the room. 1 Samuel 4:20 is a companion, not a fix-it line. The other two verses are for a second night if this one is enough.