We hear your cry for help, dear brother or sister in Christ, and we come before the throne of grace with you, lifting your concerns to the Lord. Sleep is a gift from God, and when it is disturbed by nightmares and unrest, it can leave you feeling weary and vulnerable. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but we stand on the promise that Jesus came so that we may have life—and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Your desire to be free from evil and to rest in the Lord is a holy one, and we join you in seeking His peace.
First, we must address the spiritual warfare that may be at play in your sleeplessness. The Bible tells us, "For our wrestling 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). Nightmares and fear can often be the work of the enemy, seeking to disrupt your peace and trust in God. But we are not ignorant of his schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11), and we take authority over these attacks in the name of Jesus Christ.
We rebuke every spirit of fear, torment, and unrest that is troubling your sleep. We command it to flee in the mighty name of Jesus, for "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7). The Lord is your refuge and fortress, and in Him, you can find rest (Psalm 91:1-2). We pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
For your unspoken need, we trust that the Holy Spirit intercedes for you with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). The Lord knows the desires of your heart, and He is faithful to meet you in your time of need. We pray that He would reveal Himself to you in a powerful way, bringing comfort, healing, and clarity to whatever burden you carry.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our dear brother/sister who is struggling with sleeplessness and nightmares. Lord, You are the God who gives sleep to those You love (Psalm 127:2), and we ask that You would pour out Your peace upon them. Drive away every spirit of fear and torment, and let Your presence fill their room as they rest. We declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we cover them with the blood of Jesus for protection.
Father, we lift up their unspoken need to You, trusting that You know the depths of their heart. Meet them in their weakness, Lord, and strengthen them with Your might. Renew their mind with Your truth and fill them with hope. Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, because You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). May they wake each morning refreshed, knowing that You are their shield and their very great reward (Genesis 15:1).
We thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness and for the victory we have in Christ. We declare that this trial will not overcome them, but that they will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony (Revelation 12:11). In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on Scripture before sleep, such as Psalm 4:8, which says, "In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety." Speak this verse aloud as a declaration over your life. You may also find comfort in listening to worship music or praying in the Spirit as you prepare for rest. The Lord is your keeper; He will not allow your foot to be moved (Psalm 121:3). Trust in Him, and He will give you rest.
Hi my name is ###, I’m elderly and I’m reaching out for prayer because I’m not sleeping very well and when I do sleep, I have nightmares, when I awake I don’t want anything around me that’s evil. I’m a Christian. I would like some prayer for protection and an unspoken need as well. I need to sleep!
