Demonic Oppression

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Wonder what others thoughts are on demonic oppression and if it may be (because of the darkness surrounding us in the world of late) that it may be more prevalent than in the past?

I feel that we in our family have been more or less under attack lately. Too long a story to go into fully, but my daughter (who suffers from depression and maybe other things) has been the root cause. About a month ago I stumbled across a few articles on depression and spiritual maladies. She has always been “turned off” as she puts it from going to Mass and the sacraments. She is a grown adult with 3 children, and the only reason she goes is because of my encouragement and influence. The children have been raised in the faith and mostly because of my taking them to religious ed etc. Of course all this being said I pray for her constantly. During one of her episodes (and also outside circumstances that helped spur them) she had been more or less “self medicating” and said some very abusive and mean things to me. She told me how she HATED going to Mass with me, and how HOLIER THAN THOU (including some choice swear words I cannot write) and how she told her children not to listen to anything I had to say about God or the Catholic Church.

More evident to my feeling of a dark spirit; about a month prior to this as I mentioned, I came across an interesting article by an exorcist Priest about spiritual maladies and depression. The very next day when my 7 yr old granddaughter arrived in the morning ( I take her to school) she was not her cheerful, bubbly self but rather tearful. I asked what was wrong? She said she had a bad dream she just couldn’t forget. I told her it was just a nightmare, every once in a while we all have them but just a dream. Then I asked her what was your nightmare about? She said there was a devil that was trying to go inside Mommy, and she was scared in her dream but she was trying to pull him away by his coat, but he was too strong for her. She said she went into Mommy’s room to tell her and check on her, but she wouldn’t wake up so she crawled in next to her and went back to sleep.

Somehow with all this I feel something is dark is going on. Don’t know quite how to approach it as daughter is so unreceptive to anything spiritual at the moment. Have thought about having a Priest bless her house, but she would never accept that with her frame of mind at the moment. Any ideas from anyone?
 
As a parent you could dedicate a Rosary for the intersession of the Immaculate Conception, Queen of the Heaven.
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 Then call the diocese and ask to speak to a priest dedicated to spiritual warfare.  He could help discern this situation and give specific advice.

  A person has to be wiling to accept help and want help.   That is what you need to pray for now.
 
Another very nice prayer for such matters is that of St. Michael.

St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle… See below:

ourladyswarriors.org/prayer/michael.htm

Can you sprinkle some holy wáter in the house when nobody’s around? 😉

I did that once in a house where I was living. What ended up happening was that all
3 of us left! I left, because I couldn’t stand it, and they both left. They were evicted!
So, it might have actually worked!

Oh yeah, and I was also doing some serious praying!
 
Thanks for the replies and prayers…and yes Blues, ever since this episode a week ago, I have been praying a rosary for her daily for deliverance, healing, conversion. I do try to pray the rosary daily anyway, have for years, but lately the intention has been only for her. It is so strange that she has allowed her kids to go to Religious Ed and to Mass on Sunday and receive their sacraments, but she herself has an aversion to going to Mass. You can tell sometimes that when she does go, she feels uncomfortable. I do also know that confession would be nearly miraculous for her, but last time she went was several years ago with me. Confession can be almost like a mini exorcism all in and of itself, but you are correct…a person must want the help before they can be helped.

I just feel that we are in a certain sense under attack as of lately. Actually for the past several years it has been one thing after another, which at times I think is too much of a coincidence to be just bad luck. And it has almost all been involving our daughter. Of course I do know that it is nothing like “possession” but there are other forms of demonic maladies of lesser degrees that are still life altering. Oppression is one, but I should get a book by Fr. Amorth on the different maladies.

Thanks again,

Blessings to all
 
Another very nice prayer for such matters is that of St. Michael.

St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle… See below:

ourladyswarriors.org/prayer/michael.htm

Can you sprinkle some holy wáter in the house when nobody’s around? 😉

I did that once in a house where I was living. What ended up happening was that all
3 of us left! I left, because I couldn’t stand it, and they both left. They were evicted!
So, it might have actually worked!

Oh yeah, and I was also doing some serious praying!
Yep, I pray the St. Michael Prayer EVERY MORNING and since this latest incident pray it even more often. And…I have taken Blessed Salt over to the house (dad and I have a key) and blessed the entire house with it…corners around the parameters etc. Haven’t taken Holy Water over yet because I thought the Blessed Salt would stay longer? Maybe I’ll do both next week. 🙂

With all that’s gone on, and this last one being the worst ever, her dad and I are getting worn down. We have the kids a lot which is good because I think they need the support, and grandparently love. We have them this weekend again, (Mom is meeting Dad out of town near his work) and I think grandpa will take our 12 yr old with him to the early Mass Sunday to serve on the altar with him…I will take the other 2 littler ones later in the morning. But we are really getting tired from all the chaos. Thanks again!
 
Wonder what others thoughts are on demonic oppression and if it may be (because of the darkness surrounding us in the world of late) that it may be more prevalent than in the past?

I feel that we in our family have been more or less under attack lately. Too long a story to go into fully, but my daughter (who suffers from depression and maybe other things) has been the root cause. About a month ago I stumbled across a few articles on depression and spiritual maladies. She has always been “turned off” as she puts it from going to Mass and the sacraments. She is a grown adult with 3 children, and the only reason she goes is because of my encouragement and influence. The children have been raised in the faith and mostly because of my taking them to religious ed etc. Of course all this being said I pray for her constantly. During one of her episodes (and also outside circumstances that helped spur them) she had been more or less “self medicating” and said some very abusive and mean things to me. She told me how she HATED going to Mass with me, and how HOLIER THAN THOU (including some choice swear words I cannot write) and how she told her children not to listen to anything I had to say about God or the Catholic Church.

More evident to my feeling of a dark spirit; about a month prior to this as I mentioned, I came across an interesting article by an exorcist Priest about spiritual maladies and depression. The very next day when my 7 yr old granddaughter arrived in the morning ( I take her to school) she was not her cheerful, bubbly self but rather tearful. I asked what was wrong? She said she had a bad dream she just couldn’t forget. I told her it was just a nightmare, every once in a while we all have them but just a dream. Then I asked her what was your nightmare about? She said there was a devil that was trying to go inside Mommy, and she was scared in her dream but she was trying to pull him away by his coat, but he was too strong for her. She said she went into Mommy’s room to tell her and check on her, but she wouldn’t wake up so she crawled in next to her and went back to sleep.

Somehow with all this I feel something is dark is going on. Don’t know quite how to approach it as daughter is so unreceptive to anything spiritual at the moment. Have thought about having a Priest bless her house, but she would never accept that with her frame of mind at the moment. Any ideas from anyone?
Agree that you should go speak with your Priest or contact the diocese. I do not dismiss anything that you said above. Long story, when my wife’s mother passed away from many years having MS, my wife was feeling very down. A couple of weeks after her death, my youngest daughter about four years at the time, told my wife that an angel came to her and my daughter told my wife that the angel would visit her. When it had not happen my daughter insisted that the Angel would visit her. The angel did visit, bringing my mother-in-law’s presence, with the angel staying in the background. My wife felt her mom’s presence, felt her giving her a hug, which she was unable to do with the MS, and my wife insists that she was not dreaming (it happened at night). My wife was completely changed about her mother’s passing, very emotional about it all the next day. In short, in ways only known to God, God could be using your granddaughter to communicate and to bring a about a positive change.

Curious, has your daughter ever been involved in the occult? Ouiji Boards, tarrot cards etc…anything that would have made her vulnerable to an evil spirit??

Pork
 
Be very cautious and careful this is not to be taken lightly. Demonic oppression and possession are serious problems that many have to contend with.; some recognized and others unrecognized. If your daughter is on medication I would highly recommend researching the side effects theory. A lot of meds can do a lot more harm than good and best avoided if at all possible. They can cause complications and the symptoms that a patient is trying to rid of in the first place. When depression is evident initially we are to pray for deliverance in the name of JESUS the son of GOD from the enemy and pray for discernment on the root cause of the initial feelings.

Advice on areas to additionally explore; is the possibility of physical abnormalities that might have cropped up to warrant the stem of the issue. Thirdly; possible witchcraft that might have been introduced to create the problems.

I believe and assume there is a huge undercurrent of this activity occurring in our society now that so many cultures are meshed together. if one is to announce their faith and express it to those around them in public or etc. It is possible that there are those individuals or group that are against their beliefs and will utilize methods that the enemy captivates and controls them by… to essentially harm others.

The symptoms by which oppression occurs is evident; especially when physical abnormalities or induced chemicals that alter physical normalcies are not present. Witchcraft can be inclusionary in either a cohesive partnership or separate from the part.

Be careful who you approach to explain your problems as many false prophets and deceiving spirits will lead you astray and make the problems worse. First and foremost pray for discernment and protection in the name of JESUS the son of GOD. Secondly study scriptures in the book of JOHN for answers on how to help you identify whom you can approach for help if at all beyond GOD and his son lord JESUS.

If you are telling the truth; If it his will may GOD and his son JESUS strengthen you and keep you safe from the arrows of the wicked and deliver your daughter from the enemy.

Praise be to GOD the heavenly father and his son lord JESUS CHRIST forever>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Fathers Amorth and Fortea both have excellent books regarding the subject matter.

Sacraments are very powerful against the Devil. You could ask a priest to say Mass with the intention of spiritual protection for your daughter. Offer each Mass you attend for her. You can also offer Christ’s sacrifice in union with all Masses said throughout the world,

The rosary is a great way to pray. Try saying the Prayer Against Malefice the next time you bless your daughter’s house, along with any other prayers found here: catholicwarriors.com/pages/warfare_prayers.htm

Spiritual warfare is real. The prayers of a parent for a child are very strong.
 
Agree that you should go speak with your Priest or contact the diocese. I do not dismiss anything that you said above. Long story, when my wife’s mother passed away from many years having MS, my wife was feeling very down. A couple of weeks after her death, my youngest daughter about four years at the time, told my wife that an angel came to her and my daughter told my wife that the angel would visit her. When it had not happen my daughter insisted that the Angel would visit her. The angel did visit, bringing my mother-in-law’s presence, with the angel staying in the background. My wife felt her mom’s presence, felt her giving her a hug, which she was unable to do with the MS, and my wife insists that she was not dreaming (it happened at night). My wife was completely changed about her mother’s passing, very emotional about it all the next day. In short, in ways only known to God, God could be using your granddaughter to communicate and to bring a about a positive change.

Curious, has your daughter ever been involved in the occult? Ouiji Boards, tarrot cards etc…anything that would have made her vulnerable to an evil spirit??

Pork
Not that I am aware of. BUT, one thing that I remember; a few years back she and a bunch of friends went to a fortune teller. When she told me about this, I was really upset, and told her “THE CHURCH SAYS NO to this kind of thing, and for good reason IT’S DANGEROUS! YOU ARE OPENING YOURSELF UP FOR TROUBLE!” Of course she went on about “Oh, it was just for fun” kind of thing, but I said that flippant attitude in and of itself is Satan’s lie. So yes, I do know one thing that she shouldn’t have done.

And I do think that our 7 yr old granddaughter’s dream was maybe a warning.
 
Be very cautious and careful this is not to be taken lightly. Demonic oppression and possession are serious problems that many have to contend with.; some recognized and others unrecognized. If your daughter is on medication I would highly recommend researching the side effects theory. A lot of meds can do a lot more harm than good and best avoided if at all possible. They can cause complications and the symptoms that a patient is trying to rid of in the first place. When depression is evident initially we are to pray for deliverance in the name of JESUS the son of GOD from the enemy and pray for discernment on the root cause of the initial feelings.

Advice on areas to additionally explore; is the possibility of physical abnormalities that might have cropped up to warrant the stem of the issue. Thirdly; possible witchcraft that might have been introduced to create the problems.

I believe and assume there is a huge undercurrent of this activity occurring in our society now that so many cultures are meshed together. if one is to announce their faith and express it to those around them in public or etc. It is possible that there are those individuals or group that are against their beliefs and will utilize methods that the enemy captivates and controls them by… to essentially harm others.

The symptoms by which oppression occurs is evident; especially when physical abnormalities or induced chemicals that alter physical normalcies are not present. Witchcraft can be inclusionary in either a cohesive partnership or separate from the part.

Be careful who you approach to explain your problems as many false prophets and deceiving spirits will lead you astray and make the problems worse. First and foremost pray for discernment and protection in the name of JESUS the son of GOD. Secondly study scriptures in the book of JOHN for answers on how to help you identify whom you can approach for help if at all beyond GOD and his son lord JESUS.

If you are telling the truth; If it his will may GOD and his son JESUS strengthen you and keep you safe from the arrows of the wicked and deliver your daughter from the enemy.

Praise be to GOD the heavenly father and his son lord JESUS CHRIST forever>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Yes, I am telling the truth about the current situation. But it is confusing to me because I do know that she is under a lot of stress right now because her husband is out of town and will be gone for a few more weeks, and then will be traveling with his new job quite a bit…and there she is with her own job and three kids a house and 2 dogs to care for, AND she suffers from depression. I also know that she is on the same medication for her depression that she has been on for quite a few years now, but within the last 6 months to a year (or maybe even longer) she has been having these “episodes” of terrible verbal abuse to those around her. They have been slowly escalating.

One thing that stands out as well that I had forgotten about. A couple of days before this last episode, she called me in the morning to tell me that she was awakened at about 3:30am or 4:00am by very loud knocking at her door. Said she bolted out of bed, ran downstairs to no one there. This happened TWO MORNINGS IN A ROW! When she spoke to her husband, he told her it was probably raccoons that can cause havoc this time of year. When she and the kids checked the garbage can, there were indeed paw prints on top. The next night was when ALL H - - - broke out with her.

I just don’t know. When someone already suffers from depression, it is pretty hard to differentiate things. But…I AM NOT BY ANY MEANS JUST BECAUSE OF THE DEPRESSION DISMISSING SOMETHING EVIL MAY BE GOING ON AS WELL.

And you are correct. You must be careful who to approach with all of it, because even many Priests dismiss the existence of evil either by possession or by oppression. I don’t think myself at this point it is a full blown possession. But I am very suspicious of an “oppression”.

I can however, have our Parish Priest say Mass for her spiritual well being. I think he would be receptive to that…and I CAN AND WILL go and bless her house with blessed salt and holy water, and of course continue to pray for her. ** It seems my prayers have been indeed fruitful for her in the past but sometimes it seems the situation has a tendency to take one step forward and two steps backward so to speak. :banghead:**
 
Not that I am aware of. BUT, one thing that I remember; a few years back she and a bunch of friends went to a fortune teller. When she told me about this, I was really upset, and told her “THE CHURCH SAYS NO to this kind of thing, and for good reason IT’S DANGEROUS! YOU ARE OPENING YOURSELF UP FOR TROUBLE!” Of course she went on about “Oh, it was just for fun” kind of thing, but I said that flippant attitude in and of itself is Satan’s lie. So yes, I do know one thing that she shouldn’t have done.

And I do think that our 7 yr old granddaughter’s dream was maybe a warning.
Certainly see the Priest and explain what you can and know. Seems to me, and I’m not an expert here, that Fortune Telling is morally wrong as we shouldn’t act its advice and it becomes a false God, but I don’t see how this, particularly one incident, would open her to oppression influence. For her to have an evil influence, my understanding is that there would be yet another way for her to have opened herself up to it. Did she explain what happened during the fortune telling incident and have you asked her about anything else that she might have done or be doing (Ouiji Boards, Tarot Cards etc)?

It may all be her depression at work…

PnP
 
I can however, have our Parish Priest say Mass for her spiritual well being. I think he would be receptive to that…and I CAN AND WILL go and bless her house with blessed salt and holy water, and of course continue to pray for her. It seems my prayers have been indeed fruitful for her in the past but sometimes it seems the situation has a tendency to take one step forward and two steps backward so to speak.
The love for your daughter is admirable and necessary. Some people unfortunately don’t have someone like you in their lives, so it is a blessing when we do. Stress can definitely cause a lot of heartache and if she is willing to allow you to take part of that load off from time to time I would advise that. Your concern about the fortune teller is a valid one; as this is inappropriate and should be avoided due to it’s similar connection to witchcraft and mediums. This may have well been a small catalyst, but don’t quote me on it.

The enemy will seek to separate us, and divide us; kinda like the denominations of the Christian church…although those of us whom know the truth., we have to ask “can there be divisions in true church of JESUS CHRIST?” We must stand together as a flock and not be weakened by separation of division or disagreement.

The oppression from the enemy is not always easily recognized or identified; especially early on. Like I said previously if there are no abnormalities in physical form, then the underlying concern should be directed towards the meds or oppression and possible possession. Many people today are “involved” and don’t even know it. That is why it is so important that we have a relationship with the heavenly father and his son lord JESUS for…

**John 14:5-10

New International Version (NIV)**
Jesus the Way to the Father

*5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[a] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”

9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.*

I again would advise you to pray for discernment as suggested. Leaning not on your own understanding, but on the grace and will of GOD and his son lord JESUS CHRIST.

Praise be to GOD the heavenly father and his son lord JESUS CHRIST forever>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Mankind is both physical and spiritual. Our problems are not either medical or spiritual. People generally want to separate the two or completely ignore the spiritual. The two are not mutually exclusive.

When describing possession, Father Malachi Martin once said, “Victims tend to undergo a startling change of personality. They may become unpredictable, violent and treacherous. They humiliate their families, plot against their friends, lie to their colleagues. They have become alien entities. They have surrendered their wills.”

Manifestations often accompany demonic attacks. Infestation is usually a precursor to possession. Doors and windows are often involved in manifestations. In the spirit world, doors represent what they are in the physical world. Doors are entrances. Hence, house blessings will often call for holy water on doorways or St. Benedict Medals to be placed over doors. In the old testament, blood was placed on the doors and prevented the angel of death from killing the first born son. Angels or demons do not need doors to enter a building, but the symbolism is important. Knocking on the door is a common manifestation and footprints don’t rule out demonic activity.

Your daughter has doctors who tend to her medical needs. She may need help with her spiritual needs. No one is ever hurt by prayer and fasting. As you know… prayer can be very powerful. Our Church has different rituals for different occasions. She also teaches us different prayers for different purposes. I found a website with 3500 different Catholic prayers. It is worth your while to research spiritual warfare and learn some additional prayers.
 
Please remember to pray for protection for yourself and your own home.
 
Please remember to pray for protection for yourself and your own home.
YES! As someone who has borne personal witness to evil, this advice is the best. I was lucky, and God answered my prayers quickly. Demonic oppression is real. It may not be full possession, but I can attest to just how terrifying it can be. Pray. Pray, pray, pray. Speak to a priest about this, as well. He can give you advice and you can have a more in-depth conversation about what is happening.
 
Please remember to pray for protection for yourself and your own home.
Yes, thanks for the reminder…I have just of late been praying the ejaculation I learned from a Priest on the Catholic radio station in our area…“I claim the protection of the blood of the Lamb” I have added…“I claim the protection of the blood of the Lamb for myself, my husband, my daughter and her family”. I pray this every so often throughout the day.
 
Certainly see the Priest and explain what you can and know. Seems to me, and I’m not an expert here, that Fortune Telling is morally wrong as we shouldn’t act its advice and it becomes a false God, but I don’t see how this, particularly one incident, would open her to oppression influence. For her to have an evil influence, my understanding is that there would be yet another way for her to have opened herself up to it. Did she explain what happened during the fortune telling incident and have you asked her about anything else that she might have done or be doing (Ouiji Boards, Tarot Cards etc)?

It may all be her depression at work…

PnP
Yep…that’s what is baffling to me…I do realize that the depression she suffers could be all that is going on, but I will not discount evil influences either. I know how prevalent they are at this point in time.
 
Another thing that I have noticed within the last 6 months or so (and this has been gradual as well) is that there are times I talk to her even on the phone, and I myself have an oppression or very depressed feeling as well. I remember thinking to myself the last time this happened; “It’s almost like her depression has rubbed off on me!” Believe it or not, this will actually last for a day or two, but (thank the Lord) because I count on my Lord for help, I pray during this period even more intently, and eventually I am at peace again. BUT, there again this is easily explainable because of the closeness. I AM her mom after all, so…

Also, a few weeks back, I asked her if she had made the appointment yet with the new psychiatrist that her primary doc recommended. Surprisingly she said she didn’t believe in the doctor thing. (what???) She said she had been going for years and it hadn’t done any good. Her poor husband is worried as well. He told me on the phone that a few weeks before he left, she asked him to plug in her cell phone, and he found all these call logs from her old psychiatrist to her that she hadn’t answered. IT’S ALMOST AS IF SHE IS CUTTING HERSELF OFF FROM ALL HELP!

I have decided after all of your wonderful advice, to contact one of our Deacons at my Parish who I know pretty well, and would definitely not slough off a spiritual component. I will start with him first. He is a very level headed man (an older guy) that I think I will approach first, and he is very prayerful, holy guy, and I will go from there.

The problem I see is that she (at this point) would not agree to seeing a Priest or having the house blessed. She seems to be very ANTI anything having to do with it.

I cannot tell you all how thankful I am for all the wonderful advice and support. Boy, let me tell you, people need this support when they’re going through something like this. So many people would look at you like you had ten horns if you were to share this situation and even hinted at an evil oppression. Even people within the Church! Can’t tell you how valuable you all are!!!:hug3:
 
Another thing that I have noticed within the last 6 months or so (and this has been gradual as well) is that there are times I talk to her even on the phone, and I myself have an oppression or very depressed feeling as well. I remember thinking to myself the last time this happened; “It’s almost like her depression has rubbed off on me!” Believe it or not, this will actually last for a day or two, but (thank the Lord) because I count on my Lord for help, I pray during this period even more intently, and eventually I am at peace again. BUT, there again this is easily explainable because of the closeness. I AM her mom after all, so…

Also, a few weeks back, I asked her if she had made the appointment yet with the new psychiatrist that her primary doc recommended. Surprisingly she said she didn’t believe in the doctor thing. (what???) She said she had been going for years and it hadn’t done any good. Her poor husband is worried as well. He told me on the phone that a few weeks before he left, she asked him to plug in her cell phone, and he found all these call logs from her old psychiatrist to her that she hadn’t answered. IT’S ALMOST AS IF SHE IS CUTTING HERSELF OFF FROM ALL HELP!

I have decided after all of your wonderful advice, to contact one of our Deacons at my Parish who I know pretty well, and would definitely not slough off a spiritual component. I will start with him first. He is a very level headed man (an older guy) that I think I will approach first, and he is very prayerful, holy guy, and I will go from there.

The problem I see is that she (at this point) would not agree to seeing a Priest or having the house blessed. She seems to be very ANTI anything having to do with it.

I cannot tell you all how thankful I am for all the wonderful advice and support. Boy, let me tell you, people need this support when they’re going through something like this. So many people would look at you like you had ten horns if you were to share this situation and even hinted at an evil oppression. Even people within the Church! Can’t tell you how valuable you all are!!!:hug3:
We must forget that God can change the heart of anyone. Nothing can resist the Will of God. I remember reading St. Catherine of Siena wanted Christ to send Graces of Reconciliation to a person with a hardened heart; but Christ refused her request on the basis of Divine Justice. St. Catherine then asked for help from the Blessed Mother. The Blessed Mother made the same request to her Son Jesus Christ but on the basis of Divine Mercy. Christ immediately granted the same request and the person with a hardened heart was saved.
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   As the mother of your daughter, you have great spiritual authority in all matters worthy concerning your child.  Two mothers, the Blessed Mother and any mother, conspiring  towards saving their child, surely will be successful. 

  The principal ways the devil works oppression on any one is through corporeal facilities such as memory and imagination.   For example if one is experiencing nightmares compose a prayer like this:
PRAYER AGAINST NIGHTMARES.

Dear Jesus I ask that you hold my imagination for me while I sleep.
Keep it with you where it is safe and protected so that I may sleep
well this night and in the morning give Praise to You because I am well rested.
Amen
Hope this helps.
 
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