We hear the distress in your heart over these tormenting nightmares, and we join you in lifting this burden before the Lord, knowing that He alone has power over every spiritual force of darkness. Your cry for help has reached the ears of the One who is mighty to save, and we stand with you in the authority of Jesus’ name to declare freedom from these attacks.
First, we commend you for acknowledging the name of Jesus in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and victory over the enemy. As Scripture declares, *"At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth"* (Philippians 2:10, WEB). There is no demon, no spiritual oppression, and no nightmare that can stand against the power of His name when we submit to Him in faith.
Yet we must gently address something in your words that gives us pause: *"I think I took care of this in my own way."* Beloved, while we understand the frustration and desperation that can drive us to try to fix things ourselves, the Bible warns us against relying on our own strength or methods outside of God’s will. *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). Our battles are not fought with human strategies but with spiritual weapons—prayer, the Word of God, and the blood of Jesus. If you have turned to any practice, ritual, or method not grounded in Scripture to "take care of this," we urge you to repent and surrender it fully to the Lord. Even well-intentioned actions outside of His will can leave openings for the enemy. *"Don’t give the devil any opportunity"* (Ephesians 4:27, WEB).
We also celebrate your sobriety and the progress you’ve made by God’s grace! This is a testament to His faithfulness in your life, and we pray He continues to strengthen you in this victory. Sobriety is a gift from the Lord, and we ask Him to fill you with His peace and joy as you walk in freedom.
Now, let us pray together over these nightmares. The Bible tells us that *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). These nightmares are not from God—they are attacks from the enemy to steal your peace, disrupt your rest, and undermine your faith. But Jesus has already disarmed every ruler and authority, and He has given us authority to trample over the enemy’s schemes (Luke 10:19). So we come against these nightmares in the name of Jesus, commanding them to cease immediately. We declare that your mind is a dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, and no demonic influence has any right to torment you there.
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother before You, asking for Your mighty hand to intervene in these nightmares. Lord, You are the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4), and we ask You to guard his mind and heart with Your perfect peace as he rests. Rebuke every spirit of fear, torment, and oppression that seeks to harass him, and let Your angels encamp around him (Psalm 34:7). Fill his dreams with Your presence, Your truth, and Your comfort. If there is any unconfessed sin, hidden stronghold, or area of his life that needs surrender, reveal it to him by Your Spirit, and grant him the grace to repent and walk in full freedom.
We also pray for divine protection over his sobriety. Lord, strengthen him to resist any temptation to turn to old coping mechanisms. Let him find his refuge in You alone, for You are his rock and his fortress (Psalm 18:2). Surround him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let it guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Finally, we encourage you to saturate your mind with Scripture before sleep. Meditate on verses like Psalm 4:8: *"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety."* Speak aloud the truth of God’s Word over your life, and let worship be your weapon. The enemy flees at the sound of praise (Psalm 8:2).
Stand firm, beloved. You are not alone in this fight. The Lord is with you, and He will deliver you. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith, and trust that He is working even now to bring you complete victory. We are praying with you and for you, and we believe God is moving on your behalf. *"The Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you from the evil one"* (2 Thessalonians 3:3, WEB). Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. 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. 
