The most common scenario: you will awaken out of your sleep only to find yourself  completely paralyzed, unable to move or even speak. Sometimes you awaken and sense or may even see a figure sitting on your bed. I have heard from many people  who suffered  through this demonic attack. When they seek help they generally receive the same responses: it is indigestion, it was just a nightmare, stop watching scary movies, etc. I myself suffered for years without understanding what was happening or why and feeling utterly helpless. In one instance I vividly recall a hooded figure standing over me, staring at me over my head. Its head looked like a skull with razor sharp teeth. I was frozen, unable to speak or move. It was only for a few seconds but was absolutely terrifying.

In my case, it was caused by the soul ties I had with my grandmother. By all accounts she was a devout catholic who loved the Lord, but was also a Jezebel (please see The Jezebel Spirit. I don’t know if she was at all conscious of her demonic behavior, more than likely she was not. That spirit had been in my bloodline for generations, and only by the grace of God have I been set free. Any occult practice can open the door to the Terror By Night (Psalm 91:5) to harass you. You can refer to the post Subtle And Overt Witchcraft to see if you have inadvertently opened any doors to the occult. Parents: this demon is also associated with SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Anoint your newborn and his crib. I offer a Spoken Blessing Over Children ideally to be prayed for your newborn but it can be for children of any age. Pray over your baby nightly (you can use the Morning Prayer For Children and Bedtime Prayer For Children.

If after reading it you are sure to never have done anything yourself, it may be that a witch has targeted you. I suggest you go on a three day fast and ask the Lord to reveal to you if this is indeed the problem. He may confirm it through a dream, or will send someone to tell you. If you discover that it is a witch, immediately throw out any item she/he has given you. I have had to remove many items from my home that were given to me by relatives whom I love but are dragging spiritual chains behind them. Those items are points of contact for a witch and bring demonic oppression into your home.

This brings me to another point: that figure that attacks you at night may very well be a human spirit. What do I mean? I mean that through a point of contact a witch can astral project and appear in your home. That is why it is imperative that you do a clean sweep of your living space and immediately toss out anything a witch (or anyone you know is into the occult, for that matter) has given you. I suggest anointing your home and praying, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal any objects that need to be removed.

Be very careful with whom you eat; witches will keep your utensils in order to do witchcraft on you (your saliva is all they need). Never leave your hairbrush within reach of anyone; your hair can be a perfect point of contact. Any article of clothing can also be used. Protect your safe haven and your family: be careful who you let into your home. Anoint your home and do a clean sweep regularly.

Before turning in, anoint yourself and read Psalms 4, 18 and 91 aloud. Ask for the wall of fire to surround you (Zechariah 2:5). Anoint your bed and assign warring angels around your bed to protect you as you sleep. Loose shalom peace over your bed and declare that you will have sweet sleep and peaceful dreams. Do this every night until the attacks subside. Make it a practice to pray every night before going to sleep.

Warfare Prayer:

Father, I come boldly before Your throne of grace and beg for relief from this demon that is harassing me. Forgive me, Lord, for having opened any doors to the occult in ignorance. I seal any open portal with the blood of Christ. Lord, send warring angels right now to battle the Terror By Night. I bind you, demon. I cage you and pour Holy Spirit fire over you. I sever all soul ties with any witch that has sent you to attack me. I burn with Holy Spirit fire any object that is a point of contact for you. I am covered by the precious blood of Christ. You have no legal rights over me. I order you to leave me alone and to never return to interrupt my sleep. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen.