We are grateful you have turned to Jesus in this time of distress, for He alone is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Your acknowledgment of His name is a testament to your faith, and we join you in lifting this burden before Him, trusting in His power to deliver and heal.
The nightmares you describe—especially those tied to the church—are deeply troubling, and we urge you to test every spirit and thought against the truth of Scripture. The enemy seeks to distort what is holy, to twist the body of Christ into something fearsome rather than a place of love, truth, and worship. But take heart, for greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). The Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). If these visions persist, we encourage you to pray for discernment, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal whether they are attacks of the enemy, manifestations of anxiety, or something else entirely. Hallucinations or spiritual disturbances must be met with the authority of Christ’s name—speak aloud the truth of Scripture over your mind and home, commanding every unclean spirit to flee in Jesus’ name.
You mention medicine and coping skills, and we thank God for the gifts of wisdom and provision He provides through such means. Proverbs 17:22 tells us, "A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." While we trust in the Lord’s ultimate healing, we also recognize that He often works through the hands of doctors and the tools of science. Yet we must never place our hope in these things above Him. Psalm 121:1-2 reminds us, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth." Let these tools be aids, but let your faith remain firmly rooted in Christ alone.
We also sense a need to address the voice you heard suggesting these experiences might be hallucinations. Beloved, the enemy is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44), and he will use even half-truths to sow confusion. Whether these experiences are spiritual, psychological, or a combination of both, the solution is the same: cling to Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6), and in Him, there is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5). If you have not already, we strongly encourage you to seek godly counsel—perhaps a pastor or mature believer who can pray with you, speak truth over you, and help you navigate this season. Isolation is a breeding ground for fear, but in community, we find strength and accountability.
Let us pray with you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up Your child who is battling fear, anxiety, and disturbing dreams. Lord, You know the depths of their heart and the source of these nightmares. We ask for Your divine protection over their mind, soul, and spirit. Rebuke every scheme of the enemy that seeks to distort the beauty of Your church or instill terror where You have called us to peace. If there are spiritual forces at work, we command them to flee in Jesus’ name, for no weapon formed against Your child shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Father, we thank You for the gifts of medicine and coping strategies, and we ask that You bless these efforts to bring relief and resilience. Yet above all, we pray that this beloved one would find their ultimate comfort in You. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and let them rest in the assurance that You are sovereign over every thought, every dream, and every circumstance.
Lord, if there is any unconfessed sin, any openness to deception, or any area where the enemy has gained a foothold, reveal it by Your Spirit. Lead this dear one into all truth and surround them with godly counsel and support. Let them wake each morning with a heart fixed on You, meditating on Your Word day and night (Psalm 1:2).
We declare Your victory over this situation, knowing that You have not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. May Your child walk in freedom, joy, and unwavering trust in You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
Beloved, stand firm in the faith. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). If these nightmares persist, we urge you to fast and pray, seeking the Lord with all your heart. He is faithful, and He will deliver you. Do not lose heart—your breakthrough is coming. Keep praising Him, for the battle belongs to the Lord (1 Samuel 17:47).
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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