14 Honest Prayers for Mama BearsChikamu
Day 9: Nightmares
Oh Lord, my poor [child] keeps having disturbing nightmares. They disturb me, too, and my sleep. You are all-knowing, so You know the cause—is it just a childhood thing that will pass? Has [child] seen, heard, or experienced something to set this off? Is there something deeper and darker? You are the light, Lord; nothing is hidden from You, so I am asking You to bring the source of these bad dreams to light. If [child] is filling [his/her] mind with dark images, may these dreams serve to remind [him/her] how important it is to guard our eyes.
As [his/her] mom, give me compassion to help [child] through this tough night. In Your great mercy, I call on You to restore sweet slumber to my child. Show [child] that [his/her] nightmares are not real, but Your comfort is; Your Word is the lullaby to our souls, because “greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4 NASB). May we both be able to lie down and sleep in peace, oh Lord, for You make us dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8).
Rugwaro
Zvinechekuita neHurongwa uhu
In the everyday battle of raising kids who love Jesus while living in a world that doesn’t, God invites you to come to Him. Each daily prayer in this plan offers words to the cries of your heart as you seek clarity and truth in today’s confused culture. Authors Hillary and Julie seek to encourage gratitude, honesty, and intentionality with prayers crafted from Mama Bears just like you!
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