Light in the Darkness

Assure Your Child

1. Step1Turn off the Lights

   Snuggle into bed or get cozy on the floor with a blanket. Turn off all the lights and hold a flashlight or turn on a night light.

   Say: “Sometimes the dark can feel a little scary, but did you know that God is like a light? Even when we can’t see Him, He’s always with us.”

2. Step2Play ‘God is Near’ flashlight game

   Turn the flashlight on and slowly shine it on different places in the room. Each time you shine it on something (a wall, toy, ceiling, or person), say:

   “God is here… and here… and HERE!”

   Now hand the flashlight to your child and invite them to play a bedtime version of “I Spy in the Dark.”

   Give prompts like:

    
   Each time your child shines the light and finds an object, say together: “God is with me here, too!”

   Encourage your child to make up their own “I Spy” prompts as well:
   “God is with me when I’m under the blanket… God is near when I close my eyes… God is here when I feel scared.”

3. Step3Praise and Prayer

   Say: “You did such a great job! Just like that flashlight helped us see in the dark, God helps us feel brave even when things feel scary. You are never alone—He’s with you in every moment, even while you sleep.”