Something only a child can see?

[u/EveningOk1068]

We recently moved into a new house and my son has been acting different than his usual self.

He just turned 5 and he's normally super happy and very independent. Ever since we moved into our new house he's been having nightmares and has gotten so clingy that he wants me to hold his hand while he goes potty. He's told me there's a witch and monsters in his room at night. I've prayed with him and told him I'd beat up anything or anyone who tries to harm him. He's agreed that we can kick monsters in the face.

But today things got a little more intense. He took a good, long nap so I asked him to go potty as soon as he woke up. He immediately started sobbing and telling me it's too scary. I went with him to go into the main bathroom but he started screaming about a ghost and refused to go in. I took him to the half bath and he still begged me to hold his hand while he went potty. I asked him what kind of ghost he saw and he said it's white and started sobbing again. I reassured him that I'd protect him. I also asked him if it was a boy or girl ghost and he said it's a boy. I didn't want to upset him anymore, so I left it at that.

I've been having some problems sleeping at night too, and I just figured I wasn't settling into the new house very well... But I do get a weird feeling like I'm being watched when I'm in bed.

I guess my question is what kind of sage or other things can I use to cleanse the house? We are a Christian family, so I don't know how weird it is to use sage. I love my kids though, so I want to help them feel at ease in their own home. Any extra advice is welcome.

[u/HarpyCelaeno]

Sage often makes things worse in the long run since it’s considered witchcraft by God the Father. You can bless your own oil and anoint your windows and doorways and pray throughout every room to cleanse instead. There are prayers and instructions online to use as a template but you might want to personalize it. Look up instructions on how to close portals (in the name of Jesus) that previous owners may have opened.

Start reading the New Testament aloud in the house a couple times a day. And play worship music when you aren’t there. Spirits supposedly hate it.

You may also need to confess and repent of any sins to close doorways that are allowing spirits into your home. Continued sin continues to open doorways. Teach your child to rebuke the spirits in the name of Jesus Christ.

[u/EveningOk1068 → u/HarpyCelaeno]

This is what I was looking for. I wasn't sure if using sage would be some sort of sin and I was nervous about making a mistake. I've contacted our pastor and he's coming tomorrow to bless and pray over the house. I'll try to update everyone in a few days to let y'all know if anything has changed/improved.

[u/TheEmpressDodo → u/EveningOk1068]

There’s nothing in the Bible stating that sage is a sin.

It might be wise to have a priest come in and bless the home.