Does God protect us when we sleep?

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Now that I think back, when I was younger I used to be scared of the dark, that demons and ghosts will come out when I am sleeping so I wouldn’t have a good night sleep, and my neck would hurt from looking out everywhere for spirits [demons and ghosts] too much. I am still a little scared but does God and his angels protect us when we sleep?? I know this is kind of a silly question but I like to know he is protecting me so I feel safer. 😃
 
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Now that I think back, when I was younger I used to be scared of the dark, that demons and ghosts will come out when I am sleeping so I wouldn’t have a good night sleep, and my neck would hurt from looking out everywhere for spirits [demons and ghosts] too much. I am still a little scared but does God and his angels protect us when we sleep?? I know this is kind of a silly question but I like to know he is protecting me so I feel safer. 😃
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Well, this is a bit of a strange question. 😛

Demons and ghosts can’t do anything to you, except in rare situations. God doesn’t NEED to “protect” you in the sense you mean; of course, He is always protecting us and is ever present in a different sense, but there is nothing to fear from evil spirits at night.

There is no need to fear physical or spiritual harm from demons at night, or any other time, for that matter, as long as you remain in a state of grace and avoid the occult.
 
My friend, you can ask the Lord to fill your home with Angels if you feel insecure, but yes, He still protects you, as parents protect their sleeping child, only much more profoundly.

Many years ago, for a couple of weeks I sensed and evil present in the area of my prayer corner. It troubled me.
Then after that time, my little boy said to me, "Mummy, I feel frightened, there’s something evil around. The I knew what to do.
I crouched down and put my arm around him, “Darling, we can ask the Angels to fill the house.
Devils are just bad angels, but two thirds of the Angels are good, so we’ll ask God to fill our house with them.” from that instant, neither of of ever experienced that presence again.

I remember that little boy later exclaiming excitedly in bed, “Mummy, Mummy, I feel God all around us.”
 
awww, what a wonderful story Trishie. Thank you both!
 
everythingiscon said:
Now that I think back, when I was younger I used to be scared of the dark, that demons and ghosts will come out when I am sleeping so I wouldn’t have a good night sleep, and my neck would hurt from looking out everywhere for spirits [demons and ghosts] too much. I am still a little scared but does God and his angels protect us when we sleep?? I know this is kind of a silly question but I like to know he is protecting me so I feel safer. 😃
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I have ALWAYS been afraid of what is in the dark. When I was a little girl, my mom taught me a Guardian Angel prayer.

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard and rule and guide.

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Holy Mother Church in her wisdom provides us with sacramentals to remind us of God’s loving Presence. Sacramentals include Holy Water and Blessed Salt. Not only do Sacramentals remind us of God’s Presence - they serve to remind any evil spirits of Him as well. Evil spirits don’t like to be reminded of Our Lord’s power, glory, love and sacrifice for us. Therefore evil spirits flee when Sacramentals are used with faith and trust in Our Lord’s saving power.

Bless yourself with some Holy Water before sleep and say this traditional Catholic prayer:

“Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God’s Love commits me here
Ever this night be at my side
To light and guard, rule and guide. Amen”

Also, some find praying the Rosary after “lights out” is tremendously soothing, especially if you invoke our Holy Mother, Mary. I hope this helps. Wishing you Peace and All Good.
 
What I like to do is post St. Michael at the doors of the bedrooms of the house. I “command” (in a good way) Him there and give him his duty. I always feel his presence. I’ve never seen St. Michael, but I can feel that awelike and peaceful presence. I also make a point to avoid running into his sword. That sword of His is a demon hacker. There isn’t a single demon who wants to get within a 100 feet of St. Michaels demon hacking sword. Pray to St. Michael, and He will Pray for you, Protect You, and Kick some devilish butt!!
 
Trishie said:
My friend, you can ask the Lord to fill your home with Angels if you feel insecure, but yes, He still protects you, as parents protect their sleeping child, only much more profoundly.

Many years ago, for a couple of weeks I sensed and evil present in the area of my prayer corner. It troubled me.
Then after that time, my little boy said to me, "Mummy, I feel frightened, there’s something evil around. The I knew what to do.
I crouched down and put my arm around him, “Darling, we can ask the Angels to fill the house.
Devils are just bad angels, but two thirds of the Angels are good, so we’ll ask God to fill our house with them.” from that instant, neither of of ever experienced that presence again.

I remember that little boy later exclaiming excitedly in bed, “Mummy, Mummy, I feel God all around us.”
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This is very interesting — I have felt a “presence” in my room (I pray all over my room, although I do have a shrine with statues of Our Lady of Grace, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a Crucifix, as well as several prayer cards, that I, at times, pray in front of) at times when I am praying my Rosary. I’ve believed this is simply because of my fear of being alone (I find myself praying when it is dark, and I am afraid of being alone when it is night), but I also considered that it was an “evil” presence. Although I did not feel any particular evil, I felt like I should “stay” from my window (where my shrine is), but I have also considered that was simply brought on due to reading too many scary stories involving people and windows. 😉

I have asked for God’s protection, as well as send my guardian angel (along with the archangels, particularly St. Michael and St. Gabriel) to guard me, but I often over-worry. I know, however, God will protect me as demons have no power over the love and protection of the Lord.

(I ramble sometimes when my interest is particularly piqued. I apologize, but I thought it would be something to note as it was somewhat related to your situation. :o Hopefully we both are not bothered by any “presences” any longer.)
 
Good morning everyone! I woke up late today but last night, I asked God to let the Holy Angels surround me as I slept, although I did not see or feel their presence, I felt really safe like I never felt before.
 
Immacolata said:
(I ramble sometimes when my interest is particularly piqued. I apologize, but I thought it would be something to note as it was somewhat related to your situation. :o Hopefully we both are not bothered by any “presences” any longer.)
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No need to apologize and yes, hopefully! 👍
 
Trishie said:
My friend, you can ask the Lord to fill your home with Angels if you feel insecure, but yes, He still protects you, as parents protect their sleeping child, only much more profoundly.

Many years ago, for a couple of weeks I sensed and evil present in the area of my prayer corner. It troubled me.
Then after that time, my little boy said to me, "Mummy, I feel frightened, there’s something evil around. The I knew what to do.
I crouched down and put my arm around him, “Darling, we can ask the Angels to fill the house.
Devils are just bad angels, but two thirds of the Angels are good, so we’ll ask God to fill our house with them.” from that instant, neither of of ever experienced that presence again.

I remember that little boy later exclaiming excitedly in bed, “Mummy, Mummy, I feel God all around us.”
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👍 I love your story 😃

On our honeymoon my husband and I were both aware of a dark bad spirit in our bedroom (no it wasn’t me!) We prayed and I asked my darling mum to protect us. One night my husband was woken with a feeling of someone on his chest and felt the evil was trying to get into him. This was so frightening I woke as he was shouting and arms flapping etc. :bigyikes: We prayed and felt the badness leave. But at night we could hear the wicker furniture creaking in the bedroom by the tv when we were in bed :bigyikes: We had a great honeymoon apart from this, and I always ask for protection from the angels whenever I feel a bad presence. 👍

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Great story but…
Ellen_Mary said:
One night my husband was woken with a feeling of someone on his chest and felt the evil was trying to get into him. This was so frightening I woke as he was shouting and arms flapping etc. :bigyikes:
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That kind of sounds like sleep paralysis 🤷 but at the same time, that is when you are paralyzed and you stated his arms were flapping so I guess it wasn’t. I’ll pray for everyone in the world who has some demon(s) out to get them 😉
 
everythingiscon said:
Great story but…

That kind of sounds like sleep paralysis 🤷 but at the same time, that is when you are paralyzed and you stated his arms were flapping so I guess it wasn’t. I’ll pray for everyone in the world who has some demon(s) out to get them 😉
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No it wasn’t sleep paralysis the feeling of darkness of real evil was very strong. It was only in our hotel room but it was a real threatening presence.
 
Just last night, I was praying Psalm 4:

“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
…In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

🙂
 
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