We come before the Lord together, lifting up this urgent plea for protection from spiritual attacks. The Word of God reminds us in Ephesians 6:12, "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." These disturbances in sleep and the relentless assaults on both body and mind are not mere coincidences—they are spiritual battles, and we must stand firm in the armor of God.
First, we rebuke every spirit of fear, torment, and oppression that has been sent to disrupt your peace. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life abundantly (John 10:10). We declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we take authority over every lying spirit that has tried to invade your thoughts and afflict your body. In the name of Jesus, we command these attacks to cease and every assignment of the enemy to be dismantled.
We pray that you would put on the full armor of God daily, as Ephesians 6:13-18 instructs: 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. We encourage you to stand firm in prayer, speaking Scripture aloud over your life and circumstances. The Word is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12), and it is your greatest weapon against the schemes of the devil.
We also pray for deep spiritual discernment. The enemy often disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14), so we ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas of your life where you may have unknowingly given ground to the enemy. This could be through unforgiveness, bitterness, unconfessed sin, or even generational strongholds. If there are areas where you need to repent and renounce any agreement with darkness, we pray for the courage and humility to do so. Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed (James 5:16).
Father God, we ask You to surround this dear one with Your holy angels. Psalm 91:11-12 assures us, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone." We declare that no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling. We pray for a hedge of protection around your home, your mind, and your body, so that the enemy cannot touch you.
We also pray for restorative sleep. The Lord gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2), and we ask that He would grant you peaceful, uninterrupted rest each night. If anxiety or fear has been keeping you awake, we pray that you would cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Fill your mind with thoughts of His goodness, His promises, and His faithfulness. Meditate on His Word day and night, and let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105).
Lastly, we encourage you to stay connected to a body of believers. Spiritual attacks are often intensified when we try to stand alone. Hebrews 10:24-25 reminds us, "Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching." Surround yourself with godly men and women who can pray with you, encourage you, and hold you accountable.
Heavenly Father, we thank You that You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We stand together in faith, believing that You will deliver and protect this beloved child of Yours. Strengthen their faith, renew their mind, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to You. Amen.