Please help. My 6 yr old had a HORRIBLE dream about demons and angles.

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Dadaof3

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About an hour ago my 6 yr old son woke up screaming and crying at the top of his lungs and was saying "stay away" and "dont touch me" so I ran upstairs as fast as I could and when I got there he was shaking from head to toe. He explained to me that in his dreams he was walking with PaPa, my dad (my father passed away about a year and a half ago) and his GiGi (my wife's mom she passed in 2009) up in the sky and then he was floating down and said there was a nasty monster that looked like a big man with a goat head was breathing fire and the man was trying to grab him and then he felt as if my dad was holding him, he said that's why he was soo scared because he could actually feel the touch. He obviously has a TON of questions now about this. How should I address this situation with out scarring him? I already told him if it happens again to pray, but his asking about what demons are, how they got in hell etc. Please remember he is only six, if he were older I know I could tell him exactly what I know, but I'm a younger father and this is all new to me and need some advice. Thank you and god bless
 
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T_Laurich

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I think children understand more than we know... This child just experienced something scary enough to have it actually touch him physically would scare even the bravest man...

God does not keep us in the dark about Satan and his powers because that would be damning the whole world... I am not a father but I have had dreams like such and I have had experiences like such... And the only thing that could appease my frightened heart was the knowledge of Satans power and Christs power...

I know you don't want to open him into the spiritual world but God has already opened his eyes into it... I hate to say this but your son understands what evil is... he just lost saw it first hand... Show him what God is... God is more than satan ever could be... But also explain that living for Christ and God does not mean this thing will leave him alone... Infact if your son lives for God this thing will hate him more... But your son will have Christ...
 
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I understand you are worried about his age, but trust me... If God wants that boy to understand he will understand... That boy is already asking how demons got into hell and what they are... Most grown men I know have never even thought that... Your boy is asking questions because he knows something and is afraid...

Give him Christ... Give him the good news about what Christ did on that cross... I know this is a huge topic, but boy I am telling you... Your child can understand... And to not tell him in my mind would be the very thing scarying him... No amount of holding him in your arms can keep that evil from touching your boy... No amount of trying to protect that boy will ever work... The only thing that will is to give him over to Christ... to explain who Christ is and what He did... There is a study that came out recently saying that children are born believing in a God... I think we try to protect children because we know its depth and fear...

If your on a boat that is sinking and you blindfold your child, that will not save him... But if you explain that the boat is sinking and how to get off this boat and how to use a life jacket... You can be sure that your child has a possibility to be saved....


I know I am not a father... But I just honestly feel afraid for your child... I know what he is experiencing is real!

I will pray
 
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fourleaf

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Just tell the truth to your son, that satan is the father of lies. He wants us to doubt that God is in control. All the sickness, hurt, war was started because of sin and satan.

The bible said, "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one (Jesus) who is in you is greater than the one (satan) who is in the world." - John 4:4. God has already won the battle with Satan. When Jesus came alive again after dying on the cross for our sins, He showed that satan did not have any power over Him. If we trusted Jesus as our Savior, satan won't have the power over us. When we are afraid or worried, we shouldn't listen to satan's lies. Instead we should talk to God, ask him to help us see the truth.

Prayers are with you. God bless.
 
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Billaji

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Dear brother

I have your request and I have prayed for you and your child god is greater than all the demonic powers .

God bless you.
 
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Billaji

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Dear just check in your son room if any thing is there which not suppose to be
Clean the room and double check the bed where he sleeps and the doors of your house .
i think you must call a local pastor to annoint your house right through .
Look after the child by telling him about Jesus and tell him to call upon Jesus nothing can harm him
praise the lord Jesus mine prayers are with you .
tc
 
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Ugly

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Well, he just had a bad dream. It may have been vivid, but just a dream nonetheless. So explain that to him.
As far as demons, why not be honest? While there are a few demons already in hell, most are not. That demons are fallen angels... you know... the truth. Why does being 6 mean he shouldn't be made aware of the truths of the bible? All it takes is a bit of caution in how you explain it to him. And providing some reassurances that God is out there as well.
 
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overcomer2

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I believe a lot of the bad dreams children have these days is do to what they may be watching on TV or reading. My children were not raised on TV so I didn't deal with them on it. I was raised as an only child on TV , I had horrible dreams. The devil uses images to get what he wants in your mind. TV is perfect for that.
Revelation 13:15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
 
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RaneyMarie

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Here is how I would and have dealt with nightmares in the past for my child and myself. Read the bible with your child before bed, all the answers he is asking are in there. They have some very good children's bibles out there, you can even have him help pick out one that he likes, that you approve of. I do know at that age for books it is good to have illustrations that match what is being said, it helps promote reading skills and comprehension. Also it is so very important to pray with your child before bed and when you wake in the morning, start and end the day with God. Explain to your child that he belongs to Christ, all children do until the age of accountability then they have to make the choice of who they will follow. "Train up a child in the ways they should go: and when he is old he should not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 Now is the best time to talk with you child about Jesus, empower him with that knowledge that he has someone very special always looking out for him and all he needs to do is call on the name of Jesus for help, that the devil uses fear to separate us from God. Also for general nightmares it really helps to know what is going on throughout the day and week, what kind of shows has your child seen on tv/movies, while at home and at a friends house. What kind of video games are played? What is your child viewing or hearing about at school? It is good to talk with your child to know what is going on in their lives even at 6 yrs old, there is so much that is going on in the world you can not shelter them from everything, but you can educate them, many things left to imagination are worse then given the simple truth. I know I did my best to limit the access my child had for certain things but also when they came home from school or a friends house we would talk about what is going on. Just having the knowledge and assurance that God is in control can be a great comfort. The more good things that go in (our head) the better off we all shall be. "Think on these things..." Philippians 4:8

Keep up the good work Dad! Raising children is the most rewarding yet most challenging profession. =)

Take Care and God Bless!
 
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Blackson

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Dadaof3 said:
About an hour ago my 6 yr old son woke up screaming and crying at the top of his lungs and was saying "stay away" and "dont touch me" so I ran upstairs as fast as I could and when I got there he was shaking from head to toe. He explained to me that in his dreams he was walking with PaPa, my dad (my father passed away about a year and a half ago) and his GiGi (my wife's mom she passed in 2009) up in the sky and then he was floating down and said there was a nasty monster that looked like a big man with a goat head was breathing fire and the man was trying to grab him and then he felt as if my dad was holding him, he said that's why he was soo scared because he could actually feel the touch. He obviously has a TON of questions now about this. How should I address this situation with out scarring him? I already told him if it happens again to pray, but his asking about what demons are, how they got in hell etc. Please remember he is only six, if he were older I know I could tell him exactly what I know, but I'm a younger father and this is all new to me and need some advice. Thank you and god bless
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I do not know why his age is preventing you from telling him the truth. He has already seen what he does not know. All what he needs to be told so that he should know. if he has to pray as you have told him, he has to know what he is dealing with. he should address it with its name and challenge it. tell him and how to defeat it. You never know why God has accepted to show him familiar faces. May it was to encourage him so that he could not react even much worse. When you tell him, he will never see the dead granny or g/pa any more but he will see angels because he will know them and understand their duty.
Do not be afraid brother, tell the boy and let him understand and it will do him more good than danger.
 
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ServantStrike

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I would just tell the truth about what demons are, and that yes, they are real. But unlike monsters, they have absolutely no power over a Christian. Jesus name will send them running.

However, it's also good to point out to your son that it's a no no to try and contact dead relatives. I'm not saying he is, but if he prays, just make sure it's only to Christ.
 
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hope36523

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I to have a small child with simular experince except she was awake and saw demons going after her dad and we talk and i explain to her about the devil,that any time your afraid you ask god to help u and you say leave me alone in the name of jesus just rember gods love beats the devil dnt be scared gods your protecter thats what i told m five yr old
 
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Lindasue

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In the end time's their will be alot of children to have dreams of evil and good; its up to us as parents to teach are children about God's love and prayer. Let them know and reasure them that God is with them always, be it in there dreams or any time of the day or night. Also let them know you are there for them too and believe what they see is true. Pray with your chlid to give him strenth and to let him feel comfort from you that your there for him too. God loves us! some times by these experiences this brings us closer to God. God bless you and your family
 
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QuietCaptiveFreed

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I'm going to take a little different angle on this. Instead of focusing on what you should say to your child I'm going to suggest that what you do is actually going to be much more significant. I would explain that he had a dream. (on a side note I also liked the comment made that what he is being exposed to could be affecting him. Even silly cartoons have devils or something like htat once in a while) and whatever else you feel God is leading you to say. But the most significant thing is for him to KNOW that there is no question of who wins in the battle between God and Satan. The only way for that to happen is for him to experience feeling safe by someone big enough to protect him. Statistics show that how children view their earthly parents GREATLY impacts their image of God. Particularly how they viewed their father. What I would do is pray with him the next night (don't have the discussion part at that point, do that during the DAY) and then if he is still afraid, lay beside his bed until he falls asleep. Do this anytime he cries out in fear. Pray with him, then lay down beside him. This child has been placed in your care so that you can be Jesus to him. I realize that all sorts of Family psychology types will say the child will become spoiled or never learn to go to sleep on their own. I can assure you, if you are a parent with half a clue, you will be able to discern between when you child is truly scared and when they are manipulating you to get out of bedtime. I promise you from my own experience as a child who was burdened with frequent nightmares, you are demonstrating something that will lay the foundation for his understanding that God is always with him. At six years old, safety and protection is the greatest gift you can give to his future faith which will involve spiritual warfare. Praying for you, friend.
 
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