How to Take Care of Nightmares During Sleep
Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
by Marijo Phelps
Have you ever awakened with your heart pounding, looking around in a panic or with heavy feelings that things are not right? Have you ever been really upset and then so relieved to figure out that you were asleep and now you are awake and what you were dreaming about is not real. Maybe it is time to go to the bathroom, whew.
Matthew 4:7
Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”
Matthew 4:6-8 (in Context) Matthew 4 (Whole Chapter) NKJV
Matthew 4:10
Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”
I used the above idea out loud in prayer before quoting some scriptures before bedtime. NKJV
Philippians 4:7
and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. NKJV
Philippians 2:5
[ The Humbled and Exalted Christ ] Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. NKJV
I prayed that the mind of Christ was in me, whether awake or asleep, and that He was guarding my mind and basically told the enemy he had no right to be there – some other scriptures I quoted were:
Romans 8:1
[ Free from Indwelling Sin ] There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. NKJV
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind
Lastly, I prayed the scripture below and reaffirmed that the mind of Christ was in me and the enemy had no place and I was trusting Jesus to do the rest. NKJV
Philippians 4:8
[ Meditate on These Things ] Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. NKJV
I was dreaming about people I had wronged before coming to the Lord. I had asked forgiveness, or in some cases was no longer able to contact with the person. The enemy was beating me over the head with condemnation and I would wake up feeling totally condemned. After praying the above, if I had a dream I would wake up and pray for the salvation of those I had nightmares about. It all stopped really quickly.
Pray about this and see what the Lord opens up for you.
Lord Jesus, I pray that you would be with my sister/brother in a most mighty way. That you would give her/him peace and sweet dreams. We bind the enemy in the most mighty name of Jesus and by the blood shed for us at Calvary. Your mind is in us, while we are awake and asleep. Lord we love you. Please set us free from the torment of the enemy.
Psalm 4:8
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. NKJV
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Hi Marijo -
Thank you for this. It provided help indeed.
You expressed, "I prayed that the mind of Christ was in me, whether awake or asleep, and that He was guarding my mind and basically told the enemy he had no right to be there – ..."
Amen- thank you JESUS!
Good - this is a piece which has been read much on Faith Writers and printed off much - hope it is helping many to apply God's word to a situation which sometimes causes much loss of sleep and well being!
Very, good stuff Marijo, I am sure this will help many turn to the source of peace. Thank you for your faithfulness! Keep on keepin' on girlfriend!Thanks T - It sure was good, biblical remedies for me and then when I would dream about people from the past I would make it a point to pray for them too...Hi Marijo -
Your faithfulness to truth is a sure inspiration. Praise GOD that the light of goodness resides within you. My prayer is that our Lord will reward you more for your steadfast loyalty to the gospel of the kingdom of GOD.
Thank you, Marijo.
THANK YOU, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - the SUPREME GIVER OF LOVE, PEACE, AND JOY!!!He is the ONLY one and the ONLY way - I have tried others and been really messed up and let down. Know you have too.Yes, Amen
When all else falls - GOD STANDS...
Great article, Marijo! Thank you for sharing it with me.Thank you for taking time to read this! HE is able and wants to help us to be FREE!
We haven't had much chance to talk lately but I'm still a big fan. Thanks for another fine article.Life has been hectic, hasn't it? Today I am hostessing the ladies Bible study and my frig seems to be going out.... punctured my foot on a tack this AM and Mick is going on an overnight camping trip....hum....Hope your study went well. The punctured foot might need a booster tetanus? At least a great scrubbing out. An overnight trip might give you a little special girl time - enjoy it. Take you away Calgon?
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