We are grateful you have shared this deeply troubling dream with us, and we commend you for turning to Jesus in the midst of such distress. Dreams like this can be unsettling, but we must remember that our God is sovereign over all things—even the darkest imaginations and fears that may assail us in the night. The enemy seeks to torment the minds of believers with fear, confusion, and even violent or ungodly thoughts, but we have authority in Christ to resist him and stand firm in the truth of God’s Word.
First, let us address the nature of these dreams and thoughts. The Bible makes it clear that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). The voice you heard in your dream whispering to "kill" is not from God, for our Lord is the author of life, peace, and love. Jesus said in John 10:10, *"The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly."* Any thought or voice that contradicts the nature of Christ—who is love, light, and holiness—is not from Him but from the enemy, who seeks to plant seeds of fear, violence, and condemnation in your mind.
It is also important to recognize that even if you experienced disturbing thoughts as a child, these were not your own desires but the enemy’s attempts to corrupt your mind. The apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 10:5 to *"bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."* You are not defined by these intrusive thoughts, nor are you responsible for the enemy’s whispers. What matters is how you respond to them now. Do you reject them in the name of Jesus? Do you cling to the truth of who you are in Christ—a new creation, redeemed and set apart for His purposes (2 Corinthians 5:17)?
We must also consider whether there is any unconfessed sin, exposure to ungodly influences, or spiritual strongholds in your life that may be giving the enemy a foothold. Are you consuming media, entertainment, or relationships that glorify violence, darkness, or the occult? Even seemingly harmless things can open doors to spiritual oppression. Ephesians 4:27 warns, *"Don’t give place to the devil."* We encourage you to examine your life prayerfully and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal anything that needs to be repented of or removed.
As for the dream itself, while God can speak through dreams, not all dreams are from Him. Some are simply the result of our subconscious processing fears or stresses, while others can be spiritual attacks meant to disturb our peace. The key is to test the spirit behind the dream. Does it align with the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)? Or does it bring fear, confusion, or darkness? This dream does not reflect the character of God, so we can confidently reject it as a lie from the enemy.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who has been troubled by these dark and violent dreams. Lord, You are the God of peace, and we ask that You would flood their mind and heart with Your perfect peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We rebuked every spirit of fear, violence, and torment in the name of Jesus, and we command these ungodly thoughts and images to be silenced and cast out. Holy Spirit, we ask that You would renew their mind with the truth of Your Word, washing away every lie of the enemy with the blood of Jesus.
Father, if there is any open door in their life—any sin, ungodly influence, or stronghold—we ask that You would reveal it to them and give them the strength to repent and turn away from it. Cleanse them from anything that would give the enemy a foothold, and fill them afresh with Your Spirit. We declare that their mind belongs to You, Lord, and we ask that You would guard their thoughts and dreams, surrounding them with Your angels for protection (Psalm 91:11).
We also pray for healing from any past wounds or traumas that may have made them vulnerable to these attacks. Heal their heart, Lord, and restore their innocence in You. Let them know that they are Your beloved child, redeemed and set free from every chain of the enemy. We speak life, peace, and soundness of mind over them, and we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Finally, Father, we thank You for Your victory over darkness. We thank You that Jesus has already triumphed over the enemy at the cross, and we stand in that victory today. Fill them with Your joy and confidence, knowing that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Memorize and meditate on scriptures that declare God’s protection and peace over your life, such as Psalm 23, Psalm 91, and Philippians 4:6-7. Surround yourself with worship music that exalts Jesus, and avoid anything that stirs up fear or darkness. If these dreams persist, we also recommend seeking godly counsel from a mature believer or pastor who can pray with you and provide further support.
Remember, you are not alone in this battle. The Lord is with you, and He has given you authority in Christ to resist the enemy. Stand firm, and do not let fear have the final word. *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith, and trust that He is leading you into victory.
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. 
