We join you in lifting up your precious son before our Heavenly Father and we thank you for bringing his need for healing, protection and peaceful sleep to us so we can stand in agreement with you in Jesus' name.
Our hearts ache with you over the burden of PTSD and the nightmares that steal his rest. We know that our God sees his suffering and is near to him in the night watches. Scripture reminds us that Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18 and that He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3. We cling to the promise that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7, and that when we bring our anxieties to Him, the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and our thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:7.
We also take comfort that He gives sleep to His beloved and that He is our refuge in the night. You have prayed so beautifully for angelic protection and that is His promise to us, for He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways Psalm 91:11. We pray that your son will experience the truth of this, I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety Psalm 4:8. We are encouraged that He says, Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness Isaiah 41:10.
We pray together now for him.
Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of grace in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this beloved son to You. Lord, You know the trauma he has endured and the memories that haunt his nights. We ask for Your healing hand upon his mind, body and spirit. Comfort him as only You can, quiet the storm within him and replace fear and torment with Your perfect love and peace. We ask that You surround him with Your holy angels and shield him from all harm, evil and danger, that no weapon formed against him would prosper. Father, as he lays down to sleep, fill his room with Your presence, guard his dreams and let him rest securely in Your arms. Fill his dreams with Your love, light and presence, and let him awake refreshed and renewed by Your mercy each morning. Guide him and his family to godly counsel and support that honors You, and draw him ever closer to Jesus where true restoration is found. We thank You that You are his refuge and strength, his ever present help in trouble. We pray all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Healer and Prince of Peace, Amen.
We encourage you to continue to speak Scripture over him as he prepares for sleep, perhaps reading psalms of comfort together, and to gently remind him that his Father never slumbers nor sleeps but keeps watch over him through the night. We are standing with you and trusting God for His healing and peaceful rest to be poured out upon your son.
