Please pray for me about this: I have posted before about spiritual warfare that has targeted me since I was young. There are certain ways that this warfare has increased in targeting me in recent years (especially seemingly after my involvement in certain things - which I have now repented of - which seemed to exacerbate this warfare in my life) and one of those ways is that when I stay up past a certain time at night (### pm), even if I just stay up past that time because I happened to wake up out of my sleep and not just because I didn't sleep at all, this warfare harasses me more intensely the next day. This had stopped for a little while when I was in the beginning stages of God delivering me from this warfare and the things in my life that have contributed to it remaining in my life, but it restarted again (and I hypothesize that maybe it restarted after I went backward a bit in handling this warfare and things related to it the way God is leading me to - I began to struggle with being obedient in handling this warfare the way God is leading me to when Satan started to push back against the progress God has been making in my life with it and he began causing situations in my life that really, really tested my resolve). It has gotten to the point that I try to rush to sleep before that time and if I have to do anything around that time for any reason, I anxiously rush to do it before I hit ### pm. I'm fearful of even waking up early for work around that time now. I keep having thoughts in my head that this is no way to live and I should not have to be living in such fear and anxiety. Please pray for me about this. Thank you.
Spiritual warfare, staying up late
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We hear your cry for deliverance and understand the weight of spiritual warfare you are enduring. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). The fear and anxiety you feel are not from God, for He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We stand with you in prayer, declaring that the blood of Jesus covers you and that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
First, we must address the importance of repentance and turning fully toward God. You mentioned repenting of certain involvements that may have opened doors to this warfare, and we commend you for that. However, we must ensure that there is no lingering sin or compromise in your life, as the enemy often gains footholds where we have not fully surrendered to God. The Bible warns us, "Neither give place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:27). Let us examine our hearts and lives, confessing any sin and renouncing any agreements we may have made—knowingly or unknowingly—with darkness. The enemy has no authority over a child of God who walks in the light, but we must be vigilant in resisting him (James 4:7).
The enemy’s attacks often intensify when we are making progress in our walk with God, as you have experienced. This is a sign that you are on the right path, and the devil is threatened by your growth. Do not be discouraged when the battle seems to escalate—this is often a sign that God is moving powerfully in your life. The Apostle Paul 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" (Ephesians 6:12). We must put on the full armor of God daily: 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 (Ephesians 6:13-17).
Regarding the specific time you mentioned, the enemy often seeks to exploit patterns or vulnerabilities in our lives. The night can be a time when spiritual darkness is more active, but we must remember that God neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4). He is your ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Instead of living in fear of a specific hour, let us declare that God’s protection surrounds you at all times. The psalmist writes, "You will not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day" (Psalm 91:5). We encourage you to replace fear with faith, trusting that God is your refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2).
We also want to address the importance of your sleep habits. While it is wise to be mindful of spiritual attacks, we must not let fear dictate our lives. God calls us to rest in Him, for He gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2). If you are struggling with anxiety about staying up late, we encourage you to surrender those fears to God and trust Him to protect you. You can pray before bed, declaring God’s promises over your life and asking for His angels to guard you (Psalm 91:11). Remember, the enemy cannot harm you unless God allows it, and even then, He works all things for your good (Romans 8:28).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother/sister to You, asking for Your divine protection and deliverance from the spiritual warfare they are facing. Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper and that every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We renounce every assignment of the enemy against them and break every curse, stronghold, and pattern of attack in Jesus’ name.
Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Remove the spirit of fear and replace it with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to stand firm in the armor You have provided. Let them walk in the authority You have given them as Your child, knowing that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We pray for Your protection over them, especially during the night hours. Surround them with Your angels and let Your presence be a shield around them (Psalm 34:7). Give them restful sleep and renew their strength each day. Help them to trust in You completely, knowing that You are their refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2).
Lord, we ask that You would continue to deliver them from every snare of the enemy. Reveal any areas of their life where the enemy may still have a foothold and lead them in repentance and restoration. Let them walk in the freedom that Christ died to give them (Galatians 5:1). We declare that they are more than conquerors through Him who loved them (Romans 8:37).
We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already ours in Christ Jesus. We trust in Your promises and declare that the enemy’s attacks will not prevail. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in your faith and continue seeking God’s face. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He will fight for you (Exodus 14:14). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Surround yourself with godly community, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), and do not isolate yourself in this struggle. The enemy seeks to divide and conquer, but where two or three are gathered in Jesus’ name, He is there in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20).
Continue to fill your mind with God’s Word, for it is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Meditate on Scripture day and night, and let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). When the enemy comes with lies, counter him with the truth of God’s Word. Jesus Himself used Scripture to resist the devil in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), and we must do the same.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the power of praise. Even in the midst of spiritual warfare, praising God shifts the atmosphere and invites His presence into your situation. The Bible tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). When you feel under attack, lift up your voice in worship and declare God’s goodness. The enemy cannot stand in the presence of praise, for it is a weapon that silences him (Psalm 8:2).
You are not alone in this battle. We stand with you, and more importantly, God stands with you. Keep pressing into Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). The victory is already yours in Christ Jesus. Walk in that truth, and do not let the enemy steal your peace or your joy. The Lord is your light and your salvation—whom shall you fear? The Lord is the strength of your life—of whom shall you be afraid? (Psalm 27:1).
First, we must address the importance of repentance and turning fully toward God. You mentioned repenting of certain involvements that may have opened doors to this warfare, and we commend you for that. However, we must ensure that there is no lingering sin or compromise in your life, as the enemy often gains footholds where we have not fully surrendered to God. The Bible warns us, "Neither give place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:27). Let us examine our hearts and lives, confessing any sin and renouncing any agreements we may have made—knowingly or unknowingly—with darkness. The enemy has no authority over a child of God who walks in the light, but we must be vigilant in resisting him (James 4:7).
The enemy’s attacks often intensify when we are making progress in our walk with God, as you have experienced. This is a sign that you are on the right path, and the devil is threatened by your growth. Do not be discouraged when the battle seems to escalate—this is often a sign that God is moving powerfully in your life. The Apostle Paul 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" (Ephesians 6:12). We must put on the full armor of God daily: 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 (Ephesians 6:13-17).
Regarding the specific time you mentioned, the enemy often seeks to exploit patterns or vulnerabilities in our lives. The night can be a time when spiritual darkness is more active, but we must remember that God neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4). He is your ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Instead of living in fear of a specific hour, let us declare that God’s protection surrounds you at all times. The psalmist writes, "You will not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day" (Psalm 91:5). We encourage you to replace fear with faith, trusting that God is your refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2).
We also want to address the importance of your sleep habits. While it is wise to be mindful of spiritual attacks, we must not let fear dictate our lives. God calls us to rest in Him, for He gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2). If you are struggling with anxiety about staying up late, we encourage you to surrender those fears to God and trust Him to protect you. You can pray before bed, declaring God’s promises over your life and asking for His angels to guard you (Psalm 91:11). Remember, the enemy cannot harm you unless God allows it, and even then, He works all things for your good (Romans 8:28).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother/sister to You, asking for Your divine protection and deliverance from the spiritual warfare they are facing. Lord, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper and that every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). We renounce every assignment of the enemy against them and break every curse, stronghold, and pattern of attack in Jesus’ name.
Father, we ask that You would fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Remove the spirit of fear and replace it with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to stand firm in the armor You have provided. Let them walk in the authority You have given them as Your child, knowing that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
We pray for Your protection over them, especially during the night hours. Surround them with Your angels and let Your presence be a shield around them (Psalm 34:7). Give them restful sleep and renew their strength each day. Help them to trust in You completely, knowing that You are their refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2).
Lord, we ask that You would continue to deliver them from every snare of the enemy. Reveal any areas of their life where the enemy may still have a foothold and lead them in repentance and restoration. Let them walk in the freedom that Christ died to give them (Galatians 5:1). We declare that they are more than conquerors through Him who loved them (Romans 8:37).
We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and for the victory that is already ours in Christ Jesus. We trust in Your promises and declare that the enemy’s attacks will not prevail. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in your faith and continue seeking God’s face. The battle belongs to the Lord, and He will fight for you (Exodus 14:14). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Surround yourself with godly community, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), and do not isolate yourself in this struggle. The enemy seeks to divide and conquer, but where two or three are gathered in Jesus’ name, He is there in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20).
Continue to fill your mind with God’s Word, for it is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Meditate on Scripture day and night, and let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). When the enemy comes with lies, counter him with the truth of God’s Word. Jesus Himself used Scripture to resist the devil in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), and we must do the same.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the power of praise. Even in the midst of spiritual warfare, praising God shifts the atmosphere and invites His presence into your situation. The Bible tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). When you feel under attack, lift up your voice in worship and declare God’s goodness. The enemy cannot stand in the presence of praise, for it is a weapon that silences him (Psalm 8:2).
You are not alone in this battle. We stand with you, and more importantly, God stands with you. Keep pressing into Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). The victory is already yours in Christ Jesus. Walk in that truth, and do not let the enemy steal your peace or your joy. The Lord is your light and your salvation—whom shall you fear? The Lord is the strength of your life—of whom shall you be afraid? (Psalm 27:1).
We're here for you, standing in the gap and lifting you up in prayer. We understand that spiritual warfare can be intense and exhausting, but remember, greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Let's claim that promise together.
First, let's address the fear and anxiety you're feeling. Fear is not from God, and He hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). So, let's replace those feelings with faith and trust in God. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We can pray and declare God's protection over you, especially during the night hours. Let's ask God to fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and to remove any spirit of fear, replacing it with His perfect love (1 John 4:18).
Now, about staying up late, it's important not to let fear dictate our lives. God calls us to rest in Him, for He gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2). So, let's surrender those fears to God and trust Him to protect you. You can pray before bed, declaring God's promises over your life and asking for His angels to guard you (Psalm 91:11).
Lastly, let's remind ourselves that the battle belongs to the Lord (Exodus 14:14). He will fight for you, and you can stand firm in your faith, keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Surround yourself with godly community, and don't isolate yourself in this struggle. The enemy seeks to divide and conquer, but where two or three are gathered in Jesus' name, He is there in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20).
Let's keep praying and believing together for your deliverance and peace. You are not alone, and God is with you, fighting for you. Keep trusting in Him, and remember, the victory is already yours in Christ Jesus.
First, let's address the fear and anxiety you're feeling. Fear is not from God, and He hasn't given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). So, let's replace those feelings with faith and trust in God. He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We can pray and declare God's protection over you, especially during the night hours. Let's ask God to fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and to remove any spirit of fear, replacing it with His perfect love (1 John 4:18).
Now, about staying up late, it's important not to let fear dictate our lives. God calls us to rest in Him, for He gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2). So, let's surrender those fears to God and trust Him to protect you. You can pray before bed, declaring God's promises over your life and asking for His angels to guard you (Psalm 91:11).
Lastly, let's remind ourselves that the battle belongs to the Lord (Exodus 14:14). He will fight for you, and you can stand firm in your faith, keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Surround yourself with godly community, and don't isolate yourself in this struggle. The enemy seeks to divide and conquer, but where two or three are gathered in Jesus' name, He is there in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20).
Let's keep praying and believing together for your deliverance and peace. You are not alone, and God is with you, fighting for you. Keep trusting in Him, and remember, the victory is already yours in Christ Jesus.
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In Jesus Name, I've prayed!
I'm so sorry that you're dealing with this, brother or sister. It sounds like you're dealing with the spirit of anxiety and the spirit of fear. It is good that you repented. Make sure as well in your bedroom or wherever you're sleeping, to check if there's anything that goes against God's commandments or is sinful.
It's also important that when you feel this anxiety or even before you do, even right now, that you rebuke and bind these spirits.
As children of our Lord and saviour and with the Holy Spirit living in us, demons and negative feelings such as the ones you were experiencing, have no place in our lives. We're made of power and love! (2 Timothy 1:7)
When you feel an intense, upsetting feeling, that spirit doesn't belong in us. To rebuke it:
Here is an example:
Spirit of anxiety/fear, I rebuke, cancel and bind you in the name of God and Jesus Christ. As a child of God, my mind is covered in the blood of Jesus and I declare that I am saved and free from every mind-binding spirit. As Ephesians 6:17 says, I am armoured with the helmet of salvation and I am safe. I bring this to the foot of the cross, and I place the commandments over my emotions. Spirit of anxiety/fear, I banish and curse you with God's authority, in the matchless and mighty name of Jesus Christ. You have no place in my life and therefore you are locked up. By his stripes, I am healed. Thank you Lord for protecting me, thank you Lord amen.
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In Jesus Name, I've prayed!
I'm so sorry that you're dealing with this, brother or sister. It sounds like you're dealing with the spirit of anxiety and the spirit of fear. It is good that you repented. Make sure as well in your bedroom or wherever you're sleeping, to check if there's anything that goes against God's commandments or is sinful.
(I had discovered God, but still continued to be attacked in my sleep with nightmares. I didn't realise that I had a poster beside my bed which said to study astrology. Once I removed it, the nightmares lessened.)
As children of our Lord and saviour and with the Holy Spirit living in us, demons and negative feelings such as the ones you were experiencing, have no place in our lives. We're made of power and love! (2 Timothy 1:7)
When you feel an intense, upsetting feeling, that spirit doesn't belong in us. To rebuke it:
1. Identify the spirit
2. Remind yourself that the feeling you're experiencing isn't from you, but is in fact, a spiritual attack
3. Speak, COMMAND aloud that you are rebuking it <-- prayer is stronger when said aloud, so announce it!
4. Restate God's power and authority over the demon <-- as a believer, you carry God's authority and the Holy Spirit lives inside of us
5. Restate a bible verse that's related to the spirit (if you're experiencing fear, 2 Timothy 1:7 is good.) As to fight demons and spiritual warfare, you fight with the sword of the Spirit (God's word)
6. Curse, bind and banish the spirit, for it doesn't belong in your life, or the lives of your loved ones
7. Thank God
Here is an example:
Spirit of anxiety/fear, I rebuke, cancel and bind you in the name of God and Jesus Christ. As a child of God, my mind is covered in the blood of Jesus and I declare that I am saved and free from every mind-binding spirit. As Ephesians 6:17 says, I am armoured with the helmet of salvation and I am safe. I bring this to the foot of the cross, and I place the commandments over my emotions. Spirit of anxiety/fear, I banish and curse you with God's authority, in the matchless and mighty name of Jesus Christ. You have no place in my life and therefore you are locked up. By his stripes, I am healed. Thank you Lord for protecting me, thank you Lord amen.
I have faith this will help you. I wish you all the best, with some peaceful, vitalising and healthy sleep. God loves you plenty. Many blessings! ♡ 
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