Nightmares often scare babies. Many parents have faced similar situations. Parents often comfort their children by spending the night with them. In the book of Proverbs, a prayer is recorded to give children additional spiritual protection in such situations and to persuade and bless them until then.
We can bless them with this very simple prayer and put them to bed. Here is that prayer:
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” (Prov. 3: 23-24).
It is a prayer that reminds us of God’s presence. Repeat this little prayer with the children a few times. At the same time, give the children the great confidence that God is with you, not alone tonight. Then nothing bad or oppressive will come into their dream.