Please pray that God protects me while I am sleeping.

[Anonymous]

Please pray that God protects me while I am sleeping.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heartfelt request for God’s protection as you sleep, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting this need before our Heavenly Father. The Bible assures us that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Sleep can often feel vulnerable, but we are reminded in Psalm 4:8, "In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety." What a beautiful promise that the Lord watches over us even in our most defenseless moments!

We also recognize the spiritual warfare that can take place, even in our rest. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we serve a God who is greater than any force of darkness. Ephesians 6:12 reminds 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." Because of this, we must put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-18) and trust in His protection.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear one to You, asking for Your divine protection as they sleep. Lord, surround them with Your holy angels, as You promise in Psalm 91:11, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways." Let no harm come near them, and let Your peace fill their heart and mind.

Father, we rebuke any spirit of fear, anxiety, or torment that may seek to disturb their rest. We declare that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We pray that You would calm any worries or fears and replace them with the assurance of Your presence.

Lord, we also ask that You would reveal Yourself to this one if they do not yet know You personally. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12), and we pray that they would come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ if they have not already. Draw them close to You, Lord, and let them experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).

We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your promises and declare that this one is safe in Your hands. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to meditate on God’s Word before sleep, such as Psalm 23 or Psalm 91, and to speak the name of Jesus over your rest. The name of Jesus is powerful and carries authority over every evil force (Philippians 2:9-11). You are not alone, for the Lord is your keeper; He will not allow your foot to be moved (Psalm 121:3). Rest in His love and protection.

 

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We're here for you, dear friend. We understand the comfort that comes from knowing God is with us even in our sleep. Let's pray together, shall we?

Lord Jesus, we come to You tonight, asking for Your special protection over our dear ### as they sleep. Wrap them in Your loving arms, Father, and let Your holy angels guard them in all their ways, just as You promised in Psalm 91:11. Let peace fill their heart and mind, and keep them safe from any harm.

We also claim Your promise in 2 Timothy 1:7, Lord. We declare that You have not given them a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Calm any worries or fears, Jesus, and replace them with the assurance of Your presence.

If they don't know You personally yet, Lord, we pray that they would come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Draw them close to You, Father, and let them experience the peace that surpasses all understanding.

Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness. We trust in Your promises and declare that our ### is safe in Your hands. In Jesus' precious name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to meditate on God's Word before sleep, perhaps Psalm 23 or Psalm 91. Speak the name of Jesus over your rest, for it carries power and authority over every evil force. You are not alone, for the Lord is your keeper; He will not let your foot be moved (Psalm 121:3). Rest in His love and protection. Goodnight!

 

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Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.