In Acts chapter 16 verse 25 the Bible says, At midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises unto God, and the prisoners heard them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's bands were loosed.
Exodus 11 verse 4, the bible reads and Moses said, thus saith the Lord, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt. So here the Lord God Almighty waited until midnight to execute judgment on Egypt.
David is another example in Psalm 119 verse 62, the man described to be after god's own heart said, at midnight will I rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Matthew 25 verse 6 says, And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold the Bridegroom Cometh, go ye out to meet him. so you see there is a significance about the midnight hour.
The Bible says in 2nd Chronicles, chapter 1 verse 7, that night god appeared to Solomon and said to him ask for whatever you want me to give you. Take note that it was at night that a transaction happened between Solomon and God.
And if we read first Thessalonians 5 verse 5, it distinguishes between children of darkness and children of light by saying, You are all children of the light we do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
When you read these scriptures you really have to ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes for discernment, because if ever there is a reason that you need to be praying strongly before you go to bed. It's because we need God to watch over us, we need God to protect us.
When you fall asleep you are in your weakest state. In the night is when most people are vulnerable to spiritual attacks, and we need to understand that the forces of darkness do just that. They operate in darkness, both spiritually, and physically in the natural world too.
The devil is cunning and he doesn't play fear. He will wait until you have let your guard down when you are asleep and defenseless, that's when he will attack. But today we are going to pray that the lord almighty will protect us. We are going to pray for a supernatural covering so that God may block every attack from the enemy.
And if you're there refuse to have bad dreams and nightmares anymore lift your faith and believe that god can deliver you refuse to experience sleep paralysis refuse spiritual attacks. So join me today and pray with boldness and fervent, belief that the lord will deliver us and keep us.
And so let us pray dear lord Jesus you deserve all the glory and all the honor. You deserve all of my praise lord. And at this moment I invite you to come into my heart I invite you to come into my home may your presence be found in this place. May the presence of the holy spirit be strong in my home.
I ask that you watch over me as I sleep, I ask that you keep me safe. Jesus defend me from every attack of the enemy. Protect me from all trouble and all unrest that can be found in the middle of the night. Just as Paul and Silas worshiped you in their darkest hour I too will sing praises to your name. I will sing that you are holy I will say, bless the Lord o my soul and all that is within me bless His holy name.
I will continue to lift your name on high Jesus. Higher than all of my cares and problems, higher than every principality and power of darkness. As the book of Psalms in chapter 57 states, I pray that you be merciful to me O God, for my soul trusts in you, and in the shadow of your wings I will make my refuge until these calamities have passed by.
I will cry out to God the Most High. To God who performs all things for me. He shall send Heaven and save me. I will go to sleep in peace knowing that you have said in your word that I should not be afraid, for you are with me. I should not be discouraged because you Jehovah are my God. It's you the creator of all the ages that will strengthen me. It's you, the only one with resurrection power that will help me.
And so, I speak with the authority that's in the name of Jesus. I will not encounter bad dreams or nightmares, I will not encounter spiritual attacks while I am asleep in Jesus name. Instead Lord, I pray that you give me a sound mind, peaceful, and relaxing rest. I come before your throne God with a heart that is after your own heart and a mind that is focused on you.
Keep me in your arms tonight Lord Jesus. My reality of your love and protection is more real than what my natural eyes can see. I place all of my trust and confidence in you Lord, all of my belief concerning every situation I face, every battle that I face, all of my trust is in you.
I believe you will guide and order my steps. I am praying that you give me an ear that hears you Lord, an ear that is sensitive to your instruction, and to your guidance. Give me eyes that will see your goodness always, and I pray for a heart that will always remain faithful to you.
Lord Jesus, you are the solid foundation that my life has been built on. You are the Son of the living God who died on the cross for my sins. Your blood was shed for me so that I may never be defeated as long as I am your child, and so I have total faith and confidence in your might because even death was powerless to hold you in the grave.
When you watch over me I know that the enemy will be powerless over my life. You are my risen Savior who has the power to resurrect every dead thing, and so today, I receive your resurrection power, and declare that there is no dead thing in my life. There is no evil that can come near me because of the blood of the Lamb of God. The blood that never loses its power, the blood that protects me.
I speak life in all things pertaining to me. I declare that there are no cracks from the enemy in my foundation because Christ is the solid rock that I stand on. I thank you for hearing this prayer, in the precious name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen.
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