Psalm 17:15 | God Will Be There When You Wake
This episode sends a child to sleep knowing God is with them now and will still be there in the morning.
For Parents
As the day closes, a child can settle deepest knowing they are not alone through the night. Tonight's verse, Psalm 17:15, tells them God is with them now and will still be there when they wake, their last thought tonight and their first one tomorrow. As you say goodnight, you might remind them God does not leave while they sleep, He stays all through the quiet hours. Then let them close their eyes with a happy, settled heart, because being near Him is enough. Rest now.
The One Thing for the Ride
“God stays beside you all night and will be there when your eyes open to a new day.”
Scripture
Psalm 17:15
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Key Takeaways
- God is with us now and will still be with us in the morning.
- He does not leave while we sleep.
- He stays right beside us through all the quiet hours.
- Your child can sleep with a happy, settled heart, because God is enough.
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Questions Kids Ask
What Bible verse reminds kids God will be there in the morning?
In Psalm 17:15 David goes to sleep knowing that when he awakes he will be satisfied with God's presence (Psalm 17:15). God does not leave while your child sleeps, He stays right beside them through the dark and will still be there when their eyes open to a new day.