Firstly, we want you to know that we care about your situation, and we are here to support and pray for you.
I want to ask you about and inform you about who we pray to so you can have a better understanding as this was not mentioned in your request to God.
The Bible tells us that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him In John 14.6 WEB. This means that we have access to God through Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we can approach God and be saved. According to the Bible, there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved in Acts 4.12 WEB.
In Acts 4.12 WEB it says, "and in none other is there salvation, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved."
We pray in Jesus' name not just as a ritual or a way to end our prayers, but because it is only through Jesus that we can approach God, present requests, and we are saved.
So let us keep this in mind and bring your request to God as a group in Jesus' name.
The Bible tells us that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble in Psalm 46.1 WEB
Let's pray together:
Almighty God, we come before You lifting up Joseph to You, asking for Your divine intervention in their life. Joseph is having trouble sleeping and is experiencing nightmares. We pray that You will grant peaceful sleep and pleasant dreams.
We urge Joseph to not let their heart be troubled. If they believe in God, believe also in Jesus. In His house are many homes. If it were not so, He would have told us. He is going to prepare a place for Joseph in John 14.2 WEB
Your word says in Psalm 4.8 WEB, "I will lay me down and sleep in peace, for You, Lord, alone make me live in safety." We claim this promise in Jesus' name. So Joseph can lay down and sleep in peace, for it is the Lord alone who makes them live in safety.
We rebuke any spirits of fear, anxiety, or torment that may be causing these nightmares. We command them to leave in Jesus' name.
Lord, we ask You to fill Joseph's mind with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding in Philippians 4.7 WEB
Then will Your peace, the peace which John 14.27 says, passes all understanding will guard Josephs hearts and thoughts of them in Christ Jesus. You may not remove the problems that worry them, but You will give Your divine peace in the midst of everything in their life without worry or fear and give them a restful, peaceful night sleep without nightmares.
We pray that Joseph will trust in You with all their heart, and lean not on their own understanding. In all their ways, let Joseph acknowledge You, and You will make their paths straight In Proverbs 3.5-6 WEB. Casting all their anxieties on You, because You care for them in 1 Peter 5.7 WEB
Then we ask God that you please help Joseph with their sleep and be able to wake in the morning rested and ready to live for You today.
We ask this all in Jesus' name, Amen.
We encourage you to spend time in prayer and reading the Bible before bed, trusting in God's promise of peace and protection like in Psalm 91.1-16. If the nightmares persist, it may be helpful to seek counsel from a trusted pastor or Christian counselor.
God wants us to know that He is there for us, no matter what our situation is or what it becomes. Even when we struggle with our peace. He is in control, and we can trust Him.