Battle Before Bed

I struggle with nightmares sometimes. Although God is now giving me strength and awareness in my dreams to see warning signs of demons and evil things coming into my dreams to WAKE UP before something torments me, it's still a struggle and an ongoing fight, every night I MUST read the bible, pray, and listen to gospel music quietly. I can not simply just fall asleep after a prayer, I have to have a full on Sunday service with myself and God like every night in my room. I have just recently come back to God, I fell away for quite some time and was going fast down the road of destruction... Now that im fighting my way back to God and am fighting to do his will and deny myself and follow Jesus, I feel like the Devil is coming in strong by giving me sick thoughts and images that I would so not voluntarily think ever, and installing doubt, hopelessness, and fear as much as possible. I need prayer! I WILL fight the Devil and these thoughts Will go away as my past fades away and I walk farther down this narrow road... But presently, it's so difficult! Please pray for me, for my sleep to be peacefull and for the Holy Spirit to protect me, for my faith to be strong, and for the Devil to back off from my dreams and for me not to be scared to fall asleep anymore. God bless you.
Nomi

I understand and will be keeping you in prayer.


The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

Philippians 4:6-7

hello sister..you have the tools...what you lack is the belief and trust that God is true to His Word..because after you
pray and thank Him for your peaceful and calm rest...thats when our faith kicks in...trust His Word..you only have to ask.
then its up to you...He tells us .."ask and we receive "
because asking over and over going through all the rituals just proves to God our doubt...find peace young one...work on faith
and He promises His protection...my prayers are with you....
Father God i thank You for my sister...for her peace..for her faith...and for Your love for us all.. i thank You in Jesus' name...amen..peace jo

Nomi, Jesus is with you always & even in the dark hours of the night, He is ever present within You! I agree that is so important to allow faith to take hold within your spirit & take authority over the spirit of fear that comes from the enemy. In Christ Jesus, You have the armor of Christ to put on daily. You are definitely doing all the right things as far as covering yourself with scripture & praise music, reading the word etc.. I just want to encourage you to take a stand against the enemy with the authority you have in Christ Jesus. When you begin using the authority you have in Christ, well the enemy is no match against the Blood of Jesus. Your life has been bought by the Blood of Jesus, You have been given the Believers Authority. Jesus is making All things New within You! I believe when you begin seeing yourself as Jesus see's you, that's when faith begins to rise us & take hold. I have encountered similar things over the years, that you have shared in your post & I would be reading my bible, listening to praise music etc.. before bed, as I had a lot of those fears. I know without a doubt, spending time in the word & with the Lord at night has helped me grow in my faith & learn how to walk in the authority that the Lord gives. Jesus is walking you through this & He equipping you with everything you need.
Lord Jesus, I lift up Nomi to you in prayer, that you would cover her mind & spirit with your peace every night as she get ready for bed. Help her to meditate on Your goodness only & not think of fearing the darkness. I pray that she will feel & sense your presence all around her tonight & may her faith continue growing strong in You Lord. In Jesus name..
Phillipians 4:7-9 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, what ever is true,what ever is honorable,what ever is right, what ever is pure,what ever is lovely, what ever is admirable —if anything is excellent or praiseworthy —think on these things. 9What ever you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, put these things into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.…

Lord let Nomi, overcome all these things in your name. Lord bless Nomi, in Jesus name, Amen!

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

-2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Thank you everyone for your insightfull and encouraging words. Thank you also for your prayers. I have been sleeping better, as I walk closer with the Lord. praise the Lord Jesus and God bless you.

Nomi, I too have experienced similar things in the past. From disgusting nightmares to a demon being in my room. I know the fear that this can cause, but I also know that God Almighty is Powerful, beyond any spirit on this earth. Something that helps me is praying while I'm falling asleep. I just talk to God until I'm asleep. He is always with you and promises to never leave or fail you. Trust in Him. I'll be praying.

If God knows our every thought (and He does) He also knows our dreams, and the reasons why we dream what we do. Many times we have nightmares because we are subconsciously punishing ourselves with guilt over some sin. Remember, all our sins have been forgiven and there is no condemnation left for us.

Sometimes we have nightmares over worry. Stress can also be a trigger. Give those up to God. He holds us and keeps us. Nothing can happen to us apart from His will.

Rest in the knowledge that you are His child, and He loves you with a love so deep, we cannot even fathom it.