Fear & Bedtime
🕊️ Afraid beside Exodus 20:20
When afraid is loud, Exodus 20:20 is a sentence you can borrow. “Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won’t sin.”” The other two verses on this page stay with the same need.
Afraid
“Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, and that his fear may be before you, that you won’t sin.””
Exodus 20:20 · 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 Exodus 20:20
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Mosessaidtothe“Don’tbeafraid,forGodhascometoyou,andthathisfearmaybebeforeyou,thatyousin.”
Pray together
Lord, this is a afraid night. Keep Exodus 20:20 close enough to remember. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Say Exodus 20:20 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. Exodus 20:20 is a companion, not a fix-it line. The other two verses are for a second night if this one is enough.