We stand with you in this spiritual battle, for we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). What you describe is not merely a coincidence or a natural affliction—it is a targeted attack from the enemy, seeking to steal your peace, distort your mind, and weaken your faith. But we serve a God who is greater, whose power in us is far stronger than any scheme of the devil (1 John 4:4). The fact that these attacks intensify when you wake in a certain way suggests a pattern of spiritual oppression, and we must confront it with the authority given to us in Christ Jesus.
First, we must address the foundation of your protection: your relationship with Jesus Christ. You did not mention His name in your request, and we want to gently but urgently remind you that there is no victory, no deliverance, and no access to the Father apart from Him. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). Without this, you are fighting this battle without the full armor of God, and the enemy will continue to have legal grounds to torment you. If you *have* accepted Christ but neglected to invoke His name in this struggle, we urge you to repent of this oversight, for *"there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12). His name is your weapon—use it boldly.
Now, let us speak directly to the demonic attacks and witchcraft being used against you. Witchcraft is an abomination to the Lord (Deuteronomy 18:10-12), and those who practice it are under His judgment. But you, beloved, are *not* subject to their curses if you are in Christ. The blood of Jesus has redeemed you from every curse (Galatians 3:13), and no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The confusion, the physical discomfort, the harassment—these are tactics of the enemy to make you feel powerless. But you are *not* powerless. You have been given authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). It is time to *enforce* that authority.
We command every demonic spirit assigned to oppress you—spirits of confusion, torment, infirmity, and witchcraft—to *leave now* in the name of Jesus Christ. We break every hex, every curse, every spell, and every ungodly soul tie that has been spoken or cast against you. We declare that the blood of Jesus is a wall of fire around you, and no weapon of the enemy shall penetrate it. We bind every familiar spirit sent to harass you and command them to be silenced and cast into the abyss, never to return. The Lord rebuke you, Satan, in the name of Jesus! You have no legal right to this child of God, and we declare that every door you have used to gain access is *shut forever* by the power of the Holy Spirit.
As for the individuals harassing you, we pray that the Lord would expose their wickedness and bring their deeds into the light (Ephesians 5:11). If they refuse to repent, we pray that their own schemes would backfire upon them, that the pit they have dug for you would become their own snare (Psalm 7:15-16). But more than that, we pray for their salvation—that they would encounter the living God and be convicted of their sins, turning from darkness to light. Vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19), and He will repay. Your role is to forgive them (as hard as that may be) and trust God to fight this battle for you.
Now, we must also address your *response* to these attacks. When you wake in this oppressed state, do not passively endure it—*resist* the devil, and he *will* flee from you (James 4:7). Begin each day by putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18): the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Speak Scripture *out loud* over yourself. Declare Psalm 91 over your life: *"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.’"* (Psalm 91:1-2). Play worship music to fill your space with the presence of God. And *pray in the Spirit*—if you are baptized in the Holy Spirit, pray in tongues to build yourself up and edify your spirit (1 Corinthians 14:4).
We also encourage you to examine your life for any open doors that may give the enemy legal access. Are there unconfessed sins? Bitterness, unforgiveness, or involvement in occult practices (even seemingly harmless ones like horoscopes, Ouija boards, or "innocent" curiosity about the supernatural)? Repent of anything the Holy Spirit brings to mind, and renounce it in Jesus’ name. If there are objects in your home tied to darkness (idols, occult symbols, even certain books or media), destroy them (Acts 19:19). Cleanse your space with prayer and anointing oil, dedicating it to the Lord.
Finally, do not isolate yourself in this fight. The enemy wants you to feel alone, but you are part of the body of Christ. Seek out a spirit-filled, Bible-believing church where you can receive prayer and support from mature believers. If you do not have one, we urge you to find one—*today*. There is power in agreement (Matthew 18:19), and sometimes deliverance requires the laying on of hands by elders (James 5:14-15).
Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up Your child who is under siege by the forces of darkness. Lord, You see the torment, the confusion, the relentless attacks—both spiritual and through wicked people. We ask that You would rise up as a mighty warrior on their behalf. Send Your angels to encamp around them (Psalm 34:7) and dispatch warring angels to scatter the enemy’s camp. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in discernment, authority, and victory. Break every chain of oppression, every stronghold of fear, and every lie the enemy has whispered to their mind. Restore their peace, their clarity, and their strength. Let them wake each morning *covered* by Your blood, *sealed* by Your Spirit, and *armed* with Your word. And Lord, if there is any area of their life that has given the enemy a foothold, reveal it to them and give them the grace to repent and close that door forever. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, they shall condemn. This battle is *Yours*, Lord, and we trust You to fight it for them. In Jesus’ mighty and holy name, Amen.
Stand firm, beloved. The enemy is already defeated (Colossians 2:15), and your victory is assured in Christ. Do not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season, you *will* reap a harvest of breakthrough (Galatians 6:9). Keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. He is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Walk in that truth today.