Fear & Bedtime
🌙 Scared of the Dark
Shadows are shapes the light makes. They cannot hide you from God. You can tell him you are scared, and he already knows.
Trust
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.”
Psalms 56:3 · World English Bible
Seen
“even the darkness doesn’t hide from you, but the night shines as the day. The darkness is like light to you.”
Psalms 139:12 · World English Bible
With you
“Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice Psalms 56:3
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
IamIputmytrustinyou.
Pray together
Dear God, the dark makes my tummy feel tight. Thank you that you see every corner of my room. Please stay close and help me rest. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Turn on a small nightlight, take three slow breaths, and whisper, “God sees me here.”
Parent tip
Sit on the edge of the bed until their breathing slows, and name one ordinary object so the shadows become familiar again.