It is true that dreams are a mysterious part of our lives. When we dream, it could leave us with peace of mind, but other times, it can fill us with confusion and fear. This is why we will say this prayer against bad dreams. The Bible speaks about dreams in different ways, usually about them carrying messages from God or as a battlefield of spiritual attacks.
Job 33:15-16 says, “In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they slumber in their beds, He may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings.” God can use dreams to tell us truths, but it can sometimes bring fear.
There are many stories in Scripture centered around dreams. One of the most famous is Joseph, the son of Jacob. His life was ‘dreams’—both the ones he dreamed and the ones he interpreted for others. His own dreams foretold the future, and also stirred up jealousy and trouble. Yet, Joseph believed in God through it all, and in the end, the dreams came true.
Unfortunately, not all dreams are from God. Sometimes, they are attacks meant to bring fear, doubt, or confusion. In 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” This is to say that fear is not from God, and we must resist it, especially when it comes in the form of dreams. Bad dreams can cause a spirit of fear to rise within, and make us restless.
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night due to a terrifying dream that makes it hard to fall back asleep. In moments like these, we have to call on the name of Jesus, who has the power to drive out every fear. Our dreams, just like our waking life, are under God’s control. When we rest in His promises, we can find peace, even in the middle of spiritual attacks.
This is why we WILL turn to God in prayer, AND take authority over our dreams.
Prayer Against Bad Dreams
1. Lord, I surrender my mind to You; cleanse it from all thoughts that invite bad dreams.
Lord, as I prepare for sleep, I ask that You take control of my mind. Cleanse it from every thought that could lead to bad dreams or disturbances. Just as Philippians 4:8 reminds me to think on what is true and pure, let my mind rest in You. Amen.
2. Father, protect me from every evil attack that comes through dreams.
I seek Your protection over my sleep. As it says in Psalm 91:5, I will not fear the terror of the night because I know You are with me.
Shield me from any evil attacks that come in the form of dreams. Let no weapon formed against me prosper, even while I sleep. Surround me with Your angels and let my rest be peaceful. When the enemy tries to invade my dreams, I declare that Your strength and power will turn back every attack. Keep me safe in Your care, Father. Amen.
3. I cover my sleep with the blood of Jesus, and I declare peace over my night.
Just as You brought peace to the storm in Mark 4:39, I declare peace over my night. Let no turmoil or disturbance come near me. Fill my room with Your presence and grant me deep, restful sleep. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
4. In the name of Jesus, I reject every spirit of fear that tries to enter through my dreams.
Father, I come against every spirit of fear that tries to enter my dreams. Your Word tells me in 2 Timothy 1:7 that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. So I reject any form of fear that seeks to disturb my rest. Whether it be through nightmares or unsettling dreams, I stand on the authority of Your Word and declare that fear has no place in my life. I trust in Your protection, and I hold fast to the peace that comes from You. Let my sleep be full of confidence in You, Lord. I pray in the Holy name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
5. Lord, surround me with Your angels as I sleep, so no evil can come near me.
I ask You to send Your angels to encamp around me as I sleep, as Psalm 34:7 promises. Let them guard me on every side, so no evil can come near. I rest under Your divine protection, knowing that Your angels are watching over me. Keep me safe through the night, and let my dreams be filled with Your peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
6. Every doorway the enemy uses to bring bad dreams, I close it now in Jesus’ name.
Father, I close every doorway that the enemy tries to use to enter my mind with bad dreams. Your Word in Ephesians 4:27 tells us not to give the devil any foothold, so I refuse to allow any access through my thoughts or emotions. Seal every entry point with Your power. Let every plan of the enemy be shut down right now in Jesus’ name, and may Your peace take over my sleep. Amen.
7. I command every nightmare and disturbing dream to cease from today.
In the mighty name of Jesus, I take authority over every nightmare and disturbing dream that has been troubling me. Your Word says in Luke 10:19 that You’ve given us power over the enemy, so I command these bad dreams to stop. Let every source of torment be silenced and driven away from my rest. From this day forward, let peace and calm reign in my dreams. I declare that You are my shield, Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
8. Father, let Your Word be the last thing on my mind before I sleep, so my dreams are filled with Your peace.
I pray that Your Word will be the final thought in my mind before I fall asleep. As Psalm 1:2 says, blessed is the one who meditates on Your Word day and night. I want my dreams to reflect the peace that only You can give, free from fear and turmoil.
Let Your truth guide my mind into a place of rest, where the enemy cannot plant confusion or anxiety. Instead, fill my dreams with the calm assurance that comes from dwelling in Your promises. Lord, may Your presence be with me throughout the night. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
9. Lord, help me to discern if any dream is a warning from You or a trick from the enemy.
As You spoke to Joseph through dreams in Genesis 37, help me know if what I see is from You or a deception from the enemy. Give me the wisdom to understand Your messages and reject any false visions meant to mislead or harm me. Let Your Holy Spirit guide me as I seek clarity and truth. Open my eyes to the difference between what is divine and what is not. I trust in Your wisdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
10. I pray for restful, refreshing sleep, free from any form of torment.
Lord, I ask for peaceful and refreshing sleep tonight. Matthew 11:28 says, “Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.” I claim that rest now. Let no form of torment or disturbance come near me as I sleep. Let my body and mind be fully restored, free from any fear or anxiety. Help me wake up renewed and strengthened for the day ahead. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
11. In Jesus’ name, I cancel every negative effect of bad dreams over my life.
Dear God, I cancel every negative impact that bad dreams may have brought into my life. Your Word in Isaiah 54:17 says, “No weapon formed against me shall prosper.” I declare that every dream meant to harm me, discourage me, or cause fear will have no lasting effect.
Let every negative influence be broken by Your power, and restore peace to my mind and heart. I stand firm in the authority You’ve given me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
12. Father, I ask for Your protection over my subconscious mind as I rest.
I come before You asking for divine protection over my subconscious mind as I sleep. Proverbs 3:24 tells me that when I lie down, my sleep will be sweet. Let no harmful thought or influence disturb me as I rest. Guard my inner mind and protect me from any spiritual attack that tries to penetrate through my dreams. May Your peace cover me completely, leaving no room for fear or confusion. Keep my thoughts pure and focused on You, even in the quiet moments of sleep. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
13. I reject every dream of failure and disappointment.
Lord, every dream that brings failure and disappointment into my life, I REBUKE them. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds me that You have good plans for me, plans for a future and a hope. So, I refuse to accept any dream that contradicts this truth. Fill my dreams with hope and purpose. I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
14. I declare that no evil power will manipulate my dreams to sow confusion or fear.
In the mighty name of Jesus, I declare that no evil power will be able to manipulate my dreams. 2 Corinthians 10:4 says that the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. I use that authority to destroy any influence of confusion or fear trying to enter my dreams. Let every plan of darkness to disturb my peace be rendered powerless. Instead, fill my dreams with clarity and calm, rooted in Your truth. I declare that my sleep will be guarded by Your presence. In the Holy name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
15. Father, replace every bad dream with visions of Your purpose and goodness.
Father, I ask You to replace every bad dream I have with visions that reveal Your purpose and goodness. In Joel 2:28, You promised that we would dream dreams inspired by You. Let my nights be filled with dreams that reflect Your plan for my life, free from fear or confusion. Let every negative dream fade away and be replaced by the peace and hope found in You. Lead me to Your purpose as I rest, and may Your goodness shine through my dreams. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
16. I pray for Your divine shield to block any attack that comes in the form of dreams.
Father, You are my refuge and my shield. In my moments of sleep, I trust that Your divine protection will cover me. Just as You promised in Psalm 91:4, “His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart,” I ask for this shield to block every evil that may come in my dreams. Let no weapon formed against me, even in my subconscious, find a place to harm me. I rest in Your protection tonight.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
17. Every spirit of darkness seeking to infiltrate my dreams, be banished in Jesus’ name.
Heavenly Father, You are light, and in You, there is no darkness. I speak Your light over every corner of my dreams tonight. It is written in John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
I command every spirit of darkness that attempts to infiltrate my dreams to be banished by the authority of Jesus Christ. Let Your presence dispel every shadow.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
18. Lord, let Your light shine in my sleep and drive away any shadow of evil.
Lord, You are the source of all light. When I lie down to sleep, I invite Your light to illuminate my mind and heart, leaving no room for the enemy to work. As the Psalmist says in Psalm 27:1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” Let that light be the shield that keeps every evil force away from me tonight.
I pray in the Holy name of Christ Jesus, Amen.
19. I speak peace over my bed, my room, and my entire night in Jesus’ name.
Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace. I declare peace over my sleep tonight, just as You spoke to the storm in Mark 4:39: “Peace! Be still!” I speak that same peace over my bed, my room, and every moment of rest I will have tonight. Let no disturbance find a place in my sleep.
In Your holy name, Amen.
20. I rebuke any nightmares that try to bring harm to my family and loved ones.
Father, You care for me and my family. I take authority over every nightmare and rebuke them in the name of Jesus. No harm will come to my loved ones through these bad dreams, for You promised in Psalm 121:7, “The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.” I claim this protection for all of us tonight.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
21. Lord, guard my sleep with Your promises, and let no weapon formed against me prosper, even in my dreams.
Heavenly Father, Your Word declares in Isaiah 54:17, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” I stand on this promise tonight. Guard my sleep, my thoughts, and my dreams. I trust in Your protection, knowing that even while I rest, no harm can touch me. Let Your promises be my defense against any attacks, whether physical or spiritual, in my dreams.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
22. I declare that every negative dream I’ve had will have no power or impact on my life.
Father, I declare that no bad dream will take root in my life. Every negative thought, image, or fear that has tried to manifest through my dreams is powerless. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 10:5, “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ,” I command all negativity to bow before Your name. These dreams will not control my future.
I pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.
23. Father, turn any dream that was meant for evil into a blessing in Jesus’ name.
God, You can take what was meant for harm and turn it for good, just like You did for Joseph in the Bible. Any dream that the enemy sent to disturb me, I ask You to transform it into a blessing. Let it be a pathway for growth, wisdom, and strength, as You work all things for my good, as it says in Romans 8:28.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
24. I command every spirit that comes to disturb my sleep to flee by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, by the authority You’ve given me through the Holy Spirit, I command any spirit that seeks to disturb my rest to flee right now. It is written in James 4:7, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” I stand firm in this truth and resist every force of darkness that threatens my peace. They have no place in my sleep.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
25. Lord, fill my heart with faith and trust in You, so that no bad dream can shake me.
let my heart be anchored in faith and trust. Fill me with the confidence that nothing, not even bad dreams, can move me from Your protection. Even as I sleep, I know You are near, just as Your Word tells me that “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Let that truth quiet any fear.
I pray in Christ Jesus’ name, Amen.
26. Father, I rebuke every spirit of anxiety and unrest that may manifest through my dreams.
You said in Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything.” I hold onto that word right now and rebuke every spirit of anxiety that seeks to disturb my sleep. Let all unrest that tries to come through my dreams be silenced by the peace You offer. My rest will be calm and full of Your tranquility tonight.
In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
27. Lord, let Your presence fill my home, bringing peace to every corner where I lay my head.
Jesus, I invite Your presence into every part of my home. As I lay down to sleep, let Your peace fill every room, from the corners of my bedroom to the thoughts in my mind. In Psalm 4:8, it says, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Let this peace cover me tonight.
I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
28. I declare that no generational curse or spiritual attack will influence my dreams in the name of Jesus.
Father, I declare that no generational curse will have power over me or my dreams. Any spiritual attack aimed at my rest is defeated by the name of Jesus. Your Word says in Galatians 3:13, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.” I stand in that freedom and declare that my sleep will be untouched by any force of darkness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
29. Every dream planted by the enemy to cause fear or confusion, I uproot it now!
You are not a God of confusion, but of peace. Any dream that has been planted by the enemy to cause fear or confusion, I uproot it now by the power of Jesus. As You say in 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind.” Let that power rule over my sleep.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
30. Lord, grant me the wisdom and understanding to interpret any godly dream that reveals Your will for my life.
Lord, I ask for wisdom and discernment in interpreting dreams that are from You. Let me understand any vision You send my way. Just like Joseph in the Bible, who interpreted dreams by Your wisdom, give me the insight to know what You are showing me. May every godly dream guide me toward Your purpose for my life.
I pray in Christ Jesus’ name,
Amen!
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