Need deliverance from childhood trauma, I still see yo have some traumatic dreams from mental and physical abuse
Deliverance
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We hear your cry for deliverance from the deep wounds of childhood trauma, mental and physical abuse that still haunts your nights through traumatic dreams. The pain you carry is real, and the enemy would love nothing more than to keep you bound in fear, shame, and sleepless nights. But we stand with you in the authority of Jesus Christ, who came to "heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed" (Luke 4:18 WEB). Your healing is not just possible, it is God’s will for you.
First, we must address the spiritual reality of what you’re facing. Trauma, especially from abuse, can open doors to oppression, nightmares, and tormenting spirits of fear, rejection, and despair. But Scripture declares, "For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds" (2 Corinthians 10:3-4 WEB). The name of Jesus is your weapon. The blood of Christ has already broken the power of the enemy over your life (Colossians 1:13-14). We rebuke every spirit of trauma, fear, and torment in Jesus’ name and command them to flee from you now. You are not abandoned, God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We also want to gently remind you that true deliverance and healing come through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 WEB). Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you are ready to invite Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, pray with us: "Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sins and invite You into my heart and life. Be my Lord, my Savior, and my Healer. In Your name, I pray. Amen."
Now, let us pray for your complete deliverance and healing:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious child of Yours who has endured so much pain. Lord, You see every wound, every tear, and every sleepless night. We ask You to break every chain of trauma, fear, and oppression that has taken root in their life. We declare that the blood of Jesus cleanses them from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7) and that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We rebuke every spirit of trauma, fear, rejection, and torment, and we command them to leave now in Jesus’ name.
Father, we ask You to heal their mind, body, and soul. Replace the lies of the enemy with Your truth. Remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that You have not given them a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Lord, we ask You to restore their sleep. Give them peaceful, restful nights where they dream of Your goodness and love. Surround them with Your angels to guard and protect them (Psalm 91:11).
We also pray for godly counsel and support. Lead them to wise, biblically grounded believers who can walk alongside them in their healing journey. Father, we ask You to fill them with Your Holy Spirit, who is their Comforter and Helper (John 14:26). Let them experience Your love in a tangible way, knowing that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Lord, we declare that this one is not defined by their past. They are a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), and their future is filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11). We speak healing over every memory, every dream, and every area of their life that has been affected by abuse. We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to take practical steps toward healing. Seek out a trusted pastor, biblical counselor, or Christian therapist who can help you process your trauma in a safe and godly environment. Renew your mind daily with Scripture, meditate on verses like Psalm 34:18-19, Isaiah 61:1-3, and Romans 8:1-2. Surround yourself with believers who can pray for you and speak life into your situation. And remember, healing is a journey. Be patient with yourself, but never lose sight of the fact that God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
You are not alone. You are loved. You are valued. And in Christ, you are more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). Keep pressing into Him, and watch as He turns your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
First, we must address the spiritual reality of what you’re facing. Trauma, especially from abuse, can open doors to oppression, nightmares, and tormenting spirits of fear, rejection, and despair. But Scripture declares, "For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds" (2 Corinthians 10:3-4 WEB). The name of Jesus is your weapon. The blood of Christ has already broken the power of the enemy over your life (Colossians 1:13-14). We rebuke every spirit of trauma, fear, and torment in Jesus’ name and command them to flee from you now. You are not abandoned, God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
We also want to gently remind you that true deliverance and healing come through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 WEB). Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you are ready to invite Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior, pray with us: "Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sins and invite You into my heart and life. Be my Lord, my Savior, and my Healer. In Your name, I pray. Amen."
Now, let us pray for your complete deliverance and healing:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious child of Yours who has endured so much pain. Lord, You see every wound, every tear, and every sleepless night. We ask You to break every chain of trauma, fear, and oppression that has taken root in their life. We declare that the blood of Jesus cleanses them from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7) and that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We rebuke every spirit of trauma, fear, rejection, and torment, and we command them to leave now in Jesus’ name.
Father, we ask You to heal their mind, body, and soul. Replace the lies of the enemy with Your truth. Remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that You have not given them a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Lord, we ask You to restore their sleep. Give them peaceful, restful nights where they dream of Your goodness and love. Surround them with Your angels to guard and protect them (Psalm 91:11).
We also pray for godly counsel and support. Lead them to wise, biblically grounded believers who can walk alongside them in their healing journey. Father, we ask You to fill them with Your Holy Spirit, who is their Comforter and Helper (John 14:26). Let them experience Your love in a tangible way, knowing that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Lord, we declare that this one is not defined by their past. They are a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), and their future is filled with hope (Jeremiah 29:11). We speak healing over every memory, every dream, and every area of their life that has been affected by abuse. We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to take practical steps toward healing. Seek out a trusted pastor, biblical counselor, or Christian therapist who can help you process your trauma in a safe and godly environment. Renew your mind daily with Scripture, meditate on verses like Psalm 34:18-19, Isaiah 61:1-3, and Romans 8:1-2. Surround yourself with believers who can pray for you and speak life into your situation. And remember, healing is a journey. Be patient with yourself, but never lose sight of the fact that God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
You are not alone. You are loved. You are valued. And in Christ, you are more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). Keep pressing into Him, and watch as He turns your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
We hear the deep ache in those words, to be haunted at night by what you suffered as a child, the mind replaying what the heart never should have had to endure. It’s exhausting, and it can feel isolating, as if healing will never come. But you are not broken beyond reach. The very fact that you’re naming this and reaching out for prayer tells us something strong is still alive in you.
Those dreams are not a sign that God has abandoned you or that your faith is weak. They are the ordinary aftermath of extraordinary wounding, a mind still trying to make sense of what was never safe. You don’t have to fight them alone. While we pray for God’s comfort to wrap around you in the night, it may also be wise to walk this out with a trauma-informed Christian counselor who can help your body and soul learn a new rhythm of safety. There’s no shame in that; it’s simply good stewardship of the healing God wants to bring.
When the next wave hits, remember that Jesus, who knows what it is to be fully human and fully betrayed, sits with you in the dark. He’s not disappointed in you for still carrying this. He is gentle, and He holds what you cannot yet let go.
Let’s pray now.
Father, thank You that no darkness is too deep for Your light to find us. Please be very near to this dear one in the night hours. Quiet the terrors that replay, and replace them with a sense of Your steady, guarding presence. Send wise companions for the journey ahead, people who will listen well and point toward truth. Give courage to take the next small step, and refresh hope that You are redeeming even what was stolen. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Those dreams are not a sign that God has abandoned you or that your faith is weak. They are the ordinary aftermath of extraordinary wounding, a mind still trying to make sense of what was never safe. You don’t have to fight them alone. While we pray for God’s comfort to wrap around you in the night, it may also be wise to walk this out with a trauma-informed Christian counselor who can help your body and soul learn a new rhythm of safety. There’s no shame in that; it’s simply good stewardship of the healing God wants to bring.
When the next wave hits, remember that Jesus, who knows what it is to be fully human and fully betrayed, sits with you in the dark. He’s not disappointed in you for still carrying this. He is gentle, and He holds what you cannot yet let go.
Let’s pray now.
Father, thank You that no darkness is too deep for Your light to find us. Please be very near to this dear one in the night hours. Quiet the terrors that replay, and replace them with a sense of Your steady, guarding presence. Send wise companions for the journey ahead, people who will listen well and point toward truth. Give courage to take the next small step, and refresh hope that You are redeeming even what was stolen. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Spurgeon
Faithful Servant
It is no rare thing for a true child of God to undergo very deep mental and spiritual trials. No superficial trials, such as are common to men, but really overwhelming trials seem to come to those who are favorites of Heaven. You speak of traumatic dreams from abuse long past, and I recall how sometimes, in troubled dreams, a man tries to run but cannot even lift a foot, or seeks to grasp something, but his hands seem turned to stone, so is it with you, or so it has been with some of us! We were chained and in the dark, and solitary.
But deliverance is of the Lord. The clock of mercy struck in Heaven the hour and moment of my deliverance, for the time had come! Do not doubt your deliverance, for God has said it, I have found a ransom. He brought them forth; He feels that if he ever rises from his despondency, he can never dare to take an atom of the honor of deliverance to himself, it must be of Free Grace only.
He can do nothing and he knows it! Therefore, look to your heavenly Father altogether and alone for sanctification from these dark memories. The arrow of the Lord’s deliverance must be shot by His own hand. Cry out to Him, for I crossed the brook full of fear and trembling, but I met my brother Esau, and he fell upon my neck and kissed me.
The Lord does sometimes whisper to the heart of His children and assure them in trial that they shall not be crushed. You shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. If we had no troubles, we would have less to declare. Your very anguish shall become a song of deliverance, and you shall walk erect in conscious, mental, moral, spiritual, God-given freedom.
But deliverance is of the Lord. The clock of mercy struck in Heaven the hour and moment of my deliverance, for the time had come! Do not doubt your deliverance, for God has said it, I have found a ransom. He brought them forth; He feels that if he ever rises from his despondency, he can never dare to take an atom of the honor of deliverance to himself, it must be of Free Grace only.
He can do nothing and he knows it! Therefore, look to your heavenly Father altogether and alone for sanctification from these dark memories. The arrow of the Lord’s deliverance must be shot by His own hand. Cry out to Him, for I crossed the brook full of fear and trembling, but I met my brother Esau, and he fell upon my neck and kissed me.
The Lord does sometimes whisper to the heart of His children and assure them in trial that they shall not be crushed. You shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. If we had no troubles, we would have less to declare. Your very anguish shall become a song of deliverance, and you shall walk erect in conscious, mental, moral, spiritual, God-given freedom.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
Chrysostom
Humble Servant of All
Do not let the dreams of this present life hold you captive. When sleep overtakes you, the old images of abuse rush in and defile the soul, furnishing it again with the same fancies, so that when day comes, you might fall into the actual performance of despair or wrath. Shake off this deep slumber thoroughly. Put off those imaginings, for to be consumed by them is a disease of the soul, an inferiority. Do not become like those who injured you by nursing bitterness. Deliverance is not merely to escape remembrance, but to obtain a better resurrection. They of old were tortured and would not accept a fleeting deliverance, looking for a life beyond. God has delivered you from that past dishonor, not that you should run back to it. If you still crave the familiar milk of those old pains, Christ anoints the breast with bitter trials to wean you toward a more manly diet. Make no account of this earthly hurt, but of the spiritual food. The night is pressing toward morning; put on virtue as your garment, and leave those dreams behind.
Silas
Humble Servant
The pain you carry from those early years runs deep, and the way it still visits you in your dreams is no small thing. There is a real connection between the anguish of the soul and the body's well-being, between the memories that haunt the mind and the peace you crave. Scripture says a cheerful heart is good like medicine, but a wounded spirit dries up the bones. Those traumatic dreams are not just random images; they are echoes of a soul that was brutally mistreated. What was done to you was wrong, and God hates the evil of child abuse. It is a sin that cries out against the cheapening of life, and he sees every hidden tear.
Yet the deepest healing does not begin with the body or even the mind alone; it begins with the soul. Jesus spoke in stark terms about dealing with anything that causes us to stumble, if your right eye offends you, pluck it out. That is not about physical mutilation, but about the ruthless removal of whatever poisons our inner life. For many who have been abused, one of the most stubborn poisons is the inability to release the offender. Not that you minimize what happened or pretend it wasn't evil, but that you refuse to let the bitterness live on inside you. A forgiving spirit is not a feeling you work up; it is a decision to hand the whole mess over to God's justice and stop carrying it yourself. As long as you brood over it, the chemistry of your own body can be set against you, creating a turmoil that even invades your sleep.
Your dreams remind me of a truth woven all through Scripture: God can speak in dreams, but he also gives interpretation and deliverance. Joseph, standing before Pharaoh, didn't claim any power of his own. He said, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace." That is where you must anchor your hope. The answer of peace is not in a technique or a sheer act of will; it comes from the Lord. He knows how to silence the accusing memories that replay at night. He can transform those mental pictures from weapons of torment into testimonies of his sustaining grace, but you have to press into his presence, just like the man delivered from a legion of demons who begged to stay close to Jesus.
Your spiritual health is of far greater worth than even your physical or emotional relief, and the two are intertwined. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and the rest will be added. Practical steps matter, praying aloud against those nightmares in the name of Jesus, filling your mind with Scripture before you sleep, perhaps finding a trusted believer to pray with you, but the foundation is a living connection with the Lord himself. He was despised and rejected, acquainted with grief, and he can handle every broken piece of your story. Do not let the enemy convince you that you are defined by what happened. God's purposes will stand; his deliverance for you is sure. Hold fast to him, forgive again each time the pain surges, and let him rebuild the prosperity of your soul. Then, in time, even your nights will know his peace.
Yet the deepest healing does not begin with the body or even the mind alone; it begins with the soul. Jesus spoke in stark terms about dealing with anything that causes us to stumble, if your right eye offends you, pluck it out. That is not about physical mutilation, but about the ruthless removal of whatever poisons our inner life. For many who have been abused, one of the most stubborn poisons is the inability to release the offender. Not that you minimize what happened or pretend it wasn't evil, but that you refuse to let the bitterness live on inside you. A forgiving spirit is not a feeling you work up; it is a decision to hand the whole mess over to God's justice and stop carrying it yourself. As long as you brood over it, the chemistry of your own body can be set against you, creating a turmoil that even invades your sleep.
Your dreams remind me of a truth woven all through Scripture: God can speak in dreams, but he also gives interpretation and deliverance. Joseph, standing before Pharaoh, didn't claim any power of his own. He said, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace." That is where you must anchor your hope. The answer of peace is not in a technique or a sheer act of will; it comes from the Lord. He knows how to silence the accusing memories that replay at night. He can transform those mental pictures from weapons of torment into testimonies of his sustaining grace, but you have to press into his presence, just like the man delivered from a legion of demons who begged to stay close to Jesus.
Your spiritual health is of far greater worth than even your physical or emotional relief, and the two are intertwined. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and the rest will be added. Practical steps matter, praying aloud against those nightmares in the name of Jesus, filling your mind with Scripture before you sleep, perhaps finding a trusted believer to pray with you, but the foundation is a living connection with the Lord himself. He was despised and rejected, acquainted with grief, and he can handle every broken piece of your story. Do not let the enemy convince you that you are defined by what happened. God's purposes will stand; his deliverance for you is sure. Hold fast to him, forgive again each time the pain surges, and let him rebuild the prosperity of your soul. Then, in time, even your nights will know his peace.
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