Our peace can be disturbed by bad nightmares, which can make us feel anxious or afraid. As Christians, we are aware that God’s Word offers consolation, confidence, and defense against evil in all its manifestations, including dreams. The Bible is filled with powerful verses that address fear, anxiety, and spiritual attacks, equipping us to face the night with confidence and faith, and when we turn to the bible, we are reminded of God’s promises to protect us, grant us peace, and give us a sound sleep.
Bible Verses For Prayers Against Bad Dreams
The bible said in Ephesians 6:12 tells us that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Incorporating the scripture into your prayers is a powerful way to combat bad dreams.
1. Proverbs 3:24: “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
This verse reassures that trusting in God leads to peaceful and undisturbed sleep.
2. Psalm 91:5: “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”
A reminder that God’s protection covers us from nightly fears and dangers.
3. 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.”
Emphasizes that fear is not from God; He grants us peace and clarity.
4. Psalm 4:8: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Highlights the safety and peace found in God’s presence.
5. Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Trusting God brings unwavering peace, even during sleep.
6. Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Assures that God’s presence dispels fear, regardless of circumstances.
7. Psalm 121:3-4: “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.”
God’s constant vigilance ensures our safety at all times.
8. Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
God’s intentions are for our well-being, not harm, providing reassurance against bad dreams.
9. Philippians 4:7: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
God’s peace protects our minds, even during sleep.
10. Psalm 34:7: “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
God’s angels surround and protect us from harm, including in our dreams.
11. Isaiah 54:17: “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.”
Assures that no evil, including bad dreams, can succeed against us.
12. James 4:7: “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Encourages resisting evil influences that may cause bad dreams.
13. Ephesians 6:11: “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
Equips us to stand firm against spiritual attacks, including in dreams.
14. Romans 8:37: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
Affirms our victory over all forms of evil through Christ.
15. Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?”
God’s presence eliminates all fear, including fear from bad dreams.
16. Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus offers rest and relief from all anxieties, including those from bad dreams.
17. Psalm 91:11: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
God’s angels are assigned to protect us continually.
18. Psalm 3:5: “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.”
Acknowledges God’s sustenance and protection during sleep.
19. Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”
God’s presence removes fear and discouragement, even in dreams.
20. Psalm 121:7-8: “The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”
God’s perpetual watchfulness ensures our safety at all times.
21. 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Encourages entrusting all worries, including fears from bad dreams, to God.
22. Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Highlights God’s role as a constant source of help and protection.
23. Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Encourages bravery, knowing God is always present to guard against fear, including bad dreams.
24. Psalm 140:4: “Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.”
A plea for God’s protection from harmful influences, even in dreams.
25. Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”
Assures that no trials, including disturbing dreams, can overwhelm us when God is with us.
26. Proverbs 18:10: “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
God’s name is a refuge, protecting us from any attacks, including in our sleep.
27. Nahum 1:7: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
God’s care ensures safety, even in moments of vulnerability like sleep.
28. Job 5:12: “He thwarts the plans of the crafty, so that their hands achieve no success.”
God disrupts evil schemes, including spiritual attacks in dreams.
29. Zechariah 2:5: “And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.’”
God acts as a protective shield, safeguarding against bad dreams.
30. Psalm 125:2: “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.”
God’s protection is unceasing and encompasses all areas of life, including sleep.
31. 2 Thessalonians 3:3: “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
A reminder of God’s faithfulness to guard against any form of evil, including night terrors.
32. Psalm 56:3: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Encourages turning to God in moments of fear, including fear from nightmares.
33. Psalm 121:5-6: “The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.”
God’s protection extends to every time and situation, including nighttime fears.
34. Luke 10:19: “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”
Christ’s authority empowers believers to overcome spiritual attacks in dreams.
35. Psalm 31:24: “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Hope in God strengthens us against fears, including bad dreams.
36. Ephesians 3:20: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
God’s power is limitless and capable of eradicating the source of bad dreams.
37. Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
Committing our rest to God ensures His peace overcomes nightmares.
38. 1 John 4:4: “The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
God’s Spirit within us overcomes any evil, including those manifesting in dreams.
39. Psalm 91:9-10: “If you say, ‘The Lord is my refuge,’ and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.”
Declares divine protection when we dwell in God’s presence.
40. Colossians 3:15: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”
Invites Christ’s peace to dispel any unsettling dreams.
41. Hebrews 13:6: “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'”
God’s help drives out all fear, whether awake or asleep.
42. Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
God’s presence emboldens us against any fear, including that from bad dreams.
43. Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
God’s glory dispels darkness and fear in all forms, including nightmares.
44. Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Resting in God’s sovereignty removes fears that arise during sleep.
45. Psalm 118:6: “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
Confidence in God’s presence eliminates fears from bad dreams.
46. Romans 16:20: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.”
Declares God’s victory over all evil influences, including those in dreams.
47. 1 Chronicles 4:10: “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm.'”
Asking for God’s blessing and protection extends to restful sleep.
48. Matthew 6:13: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
A prayer for deliverance from all evil, including tormenting dreams.
49. Psalm 62:1: “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”
Rest in God ensures peaceful sleep without nightmares.
50. Revelation 12:11: “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
The power of Christ’s sacrifice brings victory over spiritual attacks, even in dreams.
