Why Do I Get Scared at Night for No Reason?

Hey, Carpool Crew. Welcome back to Questions from the Backseat. Today's question is one most kids have had, and no one can explain. Why do I get scared at night when nothing is even wrong? See, that's such an honest question because you already checked. Nothing is wrong, and you're still a little scared. Here's the answer. The dark doesn't add anything to your room. It only takes away the things you were using to count. Psalm 121:4 says, "Indeed, the protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep." Now, did you hear that? He said it twice. Does not slumber. Does not sleep. Whoever wrote that wanted you to be completely sure about it. Here's how night works. Same room, same shelf, same pile of clothes on the chair. At three in the afternoon, that pile is a pile of clothes. At nine at night, it has shoulders, arms. It is ferocious. Nothing was added. You just lost your list. So here's what you can do. You count out loud, not in your head, out loud. Mom is down the hall, the dog is on the floor, and that is the same door I opened when I got up for breakfast, and somebody in this house is awake all night, and it isn't you, and it isn't your parents. See, here's your one thing today. The dark doesn't add anything to your room. It only takes away what you were using to count. Tonight, when it starts getting big, say four true things out loud. Count who's actually here. And if it happens a lot, tell your mom or dad. That isn't being a baby. That's using your words. It's a good thing. Remember, no matter where you are or how you're listening, God loves you. And if you've got a question rattling around your head, we'd love to answer it. You can talk to a grown-up and they will help you. Go to carpoolingwithjesus.com/ask. There's a link in the show notes. Have a great day, Carpool Crew. I'll see you later.