He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 (NIV)
There’s something about the night that can stir anxiety. The stillness. The shadows. The quiet thoughts that suddenly grow loud. For some of us, night triggers memories—moments when we felt unsafe, unseen, or vulnerable. It brings us back to places we’ve outgrown, but whose shadows still sometimes linger in our minds.
As a child, I often sensed things in the spiritual realm that others might not have noticed. I knew when something was off. And as I grew older, experiences at home reinforced that sense of danger. But in the midst of it all, there was one place I felt safe: my grandmother’s house. It wasn’t just the people—it was the atmosphere of faith. There was prayer in the walls, scripture in the air, and God’s peace in every room.
Now, as an adult living alone since the age of eighteen, I’ve seen God’s faithfulness time and again. He has protected me, comforted me, and covered me. Even in moments of fear—like the one time my home was broken into—God ensured no harm came to me. He was there.
Tonight, I’m reminded: even when every door is locked, only the Lord is my true Protector. I can install the best security system, but it is God who shields both my body and my soul.
And so, when the weight of the night presses in, I speak His Word. I speak His promises. I declare that no evil shall befall me. I declare that every mountain of fear, violence, or spiritual darkness must move. I plead the blood of Jesus over my life and my family. I proclaim that as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds those who fear Him.
Tonight, I lift up a new altar of worship. An altar of peace. An altar of trust.
Father, thank You for being my refuge in the darkest hours. Thank You that You never sleep nor slumber. You see me, You shield me, and You surround me. I bring every anxious thought and memory before You. I lay them at Your feet. I plead the blood of Jesus over my life and over every person connected to me. May Your angels encamp around us. May Your Spirit quiet every storm within and around us. I trust You, Lord. Even in the night.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Tonight, I decree and declare:
I am covered by the blood of Jesus.
No evil shall befall me or my family.
Every mountain of fear, violence, or darkness is removed in Jesus’ name.
I sleep in peace, for the Lord watches over me.
I will wake up into a new day that is blessed.
I am surrounded, shielded, and safe—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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