D rew Dyck

Why Do We Say Good Night? When You Are Afraid of the Dark

Marriage, Family & Relationships

“My four-year-old daughter Mary is scared of the dark. Terrified, really. Despite our countless assurances that no monsters are in her room and that Mom and Dad are just down the hall every night she pleads with us to stay with her till she falls asleep. So when I saw Why Do We Good Night?, I read it to Mary. Halfway through the book, her brow furrowed. 'I thought the night was bad,' she said. I suddenly realized I had never told her what this book had communicated so simply and beautifully that the night was as good as the God who created it. Her eyes widened as they took in the luminescent images illustrating the little girl's journey from fear to courage. And she smiled as she heard of the Shepherd who guards us through the night. 'Let's read that again tomorrow,' she said. Then she rested her head on the pillow and went to sleep.”