I had a dream about a demon

bluephlox · Aug 26, 2011

I posted this in the Chaplain area of this forum because I did not see this section. I'm so sorry for posting this twice but I really do need some advice. This is my first time being on this forum and with so many categories I didn't see this one. Again I'm sorry for posting this twice but I think this category might be better suited for my problem. It is about a dream I had two nights ago.
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My dream started with me sitting at a table looking out of a window. I could see a road and on the other side of it were some tall trees and bushes. It was well kept though so I got the impression it was a park or a public area for people to go walking or that sort of thing.

As I was sitting there I saw a black misty figure start to form under one of the trees. It started to float in my direction. The entity crossed the street and was traveling directly towards me. My heart started to beat so hard and an extreme fear crept over my whole body.

The figure came straight to me and entered into my body. Nothing I could do would stop it. I screamed for God to help me. The immense energy from this entity was demonic and evil. It wanted to take my body and it wanted me to submit to it. I didn't though. I kept saying God please help me as loud as I could. After several moments the entity disappeared.

Unfortunately this was not the end of my dream. I witnessed myself having to face this entity on a daily basis in my dream. It was as if every day this "thing" would find me wherever I was. It always did the same thing as well. It started to form a short distance in front of me and then it would head straight towards me. When it reached me it I could feel a war going on inside my body. It physically hurt. I had to fight it and force it to leave me every time. It never seemed to get stronger but it was relentless.

Eventually I went to a Church for help even though I am not a Christian. I felt this entity was demonic and I did not know what else to do. The preacher at the first church I went to was unable to help. He told me that I simply needed to start going to church for the entity to leave me alone. This was not true though because it kept happening to me no matter who was around or where I was even in church.

Instead of giving up I went to another church. I told the preacher about my problem and his advice made more sense to me. He told me that instead of only asking for God's protection when I saw the entity to ask for it several times throughout the day and at night. He said that God could always help me but I had only been considering God when the entity was approaching me and the danger was immediate.

I explained to him that I was not a Christian but I used to be. Whenever I saw this demon coming towards me my first immediate thought was to ask God to defend me. I was defenseless unless I had a higher power to call upon. This was 100% true because there were no words or actions I could use myself that worked unless I said "God, Please help Me". When I said those words the demon would get angry and leave.

I decided to go back to church that night to give my soul to Jesus once and for all. I felt it was the only thing that would protect me for good. As I was walking down the street to the church all of the street lights went out. Directly in front of me appeared an actual demon and not just misty figure. It had a human shape, a disfigured face, fangs and darkened wings which allowed it to fly.

The demon flew on top of the power lines and was laughing at me. I had my Bible with me and I started to read it out loud. I was so terrified it was the only thing I could do. I could see the church ahead of me but I could not move my body. It was either the fear or the demon which was not allowing my feet to move.

I stood there in the darkness trying to read the words on the pages. The demon flew directly towards me landing in front of my face. It tried to get me to stop reading by laughing and taunting me. I didn't stop though. I just kept reading. The more I read the more it angered the demon. Eventually my feet could move again and I ran into the church.

I told the preacher what happened. All of the church members started to pray for me. Then the lights in the church suddenly went out. The demon had followed me inside the church. The entire roof of the church collapsed. We were all running as fast as we could. When we got outside I looked back at the destruction. The demon was standing in front of the church heading towards me.

Instead of being afraid this time I was angry. This thing had just tried to kill the people who wanted to help me. I walked directly towards the demon and in a stern voice said "you have no control over my soul and you cannot have me". The demon laughed at me again but something about it had changed. It seemed less scary to me now because I had faced this thing more than once now.

I turned around and the preacher and other church members were standing directly behind me. For the first time someone else could actually see the demon. Before that moment no one could see it but me. Together we all prayed for God to destroy this evil entity. The preacher took my hand and I closed my eyes. When I opened them the demon was gone. Then I woke up.

Needless to say I didn't go back to sleep that night. Instead I stayed up wondering if I should become a Christian again or of this was just a really bad dream with no meaning. I am a spiritual person and have always believed Jesus was a real person. I have doubts about Christianity because many stories in the Bible, even Jesus himself, have many similarities to pagan beliefs before Christianity was ever around. I'm very conflicted because of this fact and cannot seem to get myself to become a Christian again. This dream was the scariest one I have had in a while. It's been on my mind all day. I need someone to tell me what they think about it.

drich0150 · Aug 26, 2011

bluephlox said:
I posted this in the Chaplain area of this forum because I did not see this section. I'm so sorry for posting this twice but I really do need some advice. This is my first time being on this forum and with so many categories I didn't see this one. Again I'm sorry for posting this twice but I think this category might be better suited for my problem. It is about a dream I had two nights ago.
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My dream started with me sitting at a table looking out of a window. I could see a road and on the other side of it were some tall trees and bushes. It was well kept though so I got the impression it was a park or a public area for people to go walking or that sort of thing.

As I was sitting there I saw a black misty figure start to form under one of the trees. It started to float in my direction. The entity crossed the street and was traveling directly to wards me. My heart started to beat so hard and an extreme fear crept over my whole body.

The figure came straight to me and entered into my body. Nothing I could do would stop it. I screamed for God to help me. The immense energy from this entity was demonic and evil. It wanted to take my body and it wanted me to submit to it. I didn't though. I kept saying God please help me as loud as I could. After several moments the entity disappeared.

Unfortunately this was not the end of my dream. I witnessed myself having to face this entity on a daily basis in my dream. It was as if every day this "thing" would find me wherever I was. It always did the same thing as well. It started to form a short distance in front of me and then it would head straight to wards me. When it reached me it I could feel a war going on inside my body. It physically hurt. I had to fight it and force it to leave me every time. It never seemed to get stronger but it was relentless.

Eventually I went to a Church for help even though I am not a Christian. I felt this entity was demonic and I did not know what else to do. The preacher at the first church I went to was unable to help. He told me that I simply needed to start going to church for the entity to leave me alone. This was not true though because it kept happening to me no matter who was around or where I was even in church.

Instead of giving up I went to another church. I told the preacher about my problem and his advice made more sense to me. He told me that instead of only asking for God's protection when I saw the entity to ask for it several times throughout the day and at night. He said that God could always help me but I had only been considering God when the entity was approaching me and the danger was immediate.

I explained to him that I was not a Christian but I used to be. Whenever I saw this demon coming to wards me my first immediate thought was to ask God to defend me. I was defenseless unless I had a higher power to call upon. This was 100% true because there were no words or actions I could use myself that worked unless I said "God, Please help Me". When I said those words the demon would get angry and leave.

I decided to go back to church that night to give my soul to Jesus once and for all. I felt it was the only thing that would protect me for good. As I was walking down the street to the church all of the street lights went out. Directly in front of me appeared an actual demon and not just misty figure. It had a human shape, a disfigured face, fangs and darkened wings which allowed it to fly.

The demon flew on top of the power lines and was laughing at me. I had my Bible with me and I started to read it out loud. I was so terrified it was the only thing I could do. I could see the church ahead of me but I could not move my body. It was either the fear or the demon which was not allowing my feet to move.

I stood there in the darkness trying to read the words on the pages. The demon flew directly to wards me landing in front of my face. It tried to get me to stop reading by laughing and taunting me. I didn't stop though. I just kept reading. The more I read the more it angered the demon. Eventually my feet could move again and I ran into the church.

I told the preacher what happened. All of the church members started to pray for me. Then the lights in the church suddenly went out. The demon had followed me inside the church. The entire roof of the church collapsed. We were all running as fast as we could. When we got outside I looked back at the destruction. The demon was standing in front of the church heading to wards me.

Instead of being afraid this time I was angry. This thing had just tried to kill the people who wanted to help me. I walked directly to wards the demon and in a stern voice said "you have no control over my soul and you cannot have me". The demon laughed at me again but something about it had changed. It seemed less scary to me now because I had faced this thing more than once now.

I turned around and the preacher and other church members were standing directly behind me. For the first time someone else could actually see the demon. Before that moment no one could see it but me. Together we all prayed for God to destroy this evil entity. The preacher took my hand and I closed my eyes. When I opened them the demon was gone. Then I woke up.

Needless to say I didn't go back to sleep that night. Instead I stayed up wondering if I should become a Christian again or of this was just a really bad dream with no meaning. I am a spiritual person and have always believed Jesus was a real person. I have doubts about Christianity because many stories in the Bible, even Jesus himself, have many similarities to pagan beliefs before Christianity was ever around. I'm very conflicted because of this fact and cannot seem to get myself to become a Christian again. This dream was the scariest one I have had in a while. It's been on my mind all day. I need someone to tell me what they think about it.

I'm not sure what you are looking for. An assessment on the accuracy of the advise you got in your dream? or the over feeling that you got from the experience?

If the question is should you become a Christian again, then the answer should be, only because you want forgiveness for you sin so you can be with God for an eternity.. Not because you fear your dreams.

razeontherock · Aug 26, 2011

bluephlox said:
I am a spiritual person and have always believed Jesus was a real person. I have doubts about Christianity because many stories in the Bible, even Jesus himself, have many similarities to pagan beliefs before Christianity was ever around. I'm very conflicted because of this fact and cannot seem to get myself to become a Christian again. This dream was the scariest one I have had in a while. It's been on my mind all day. I need someone to tell me what they think about it.

Welcome to CF!

I am addressing this small portion of your post first, because I think it's very important, and I also think I have some insight into it.

G-d always spoke to our species, everywhere, in all times. There are tremendous similarities with other Faiths, once you get past the surface level. The deeper meanings are pretty consistent. People other than the tiny Nation of Israel indeed got preparatory insight into Christ, so that "when the fullness of times" should come, they would be more able to receive Him.

So any idea that this means Christ is mere pagan myth, is demonic. Plain and simple. The ONLY way to defeat direct satanic influence is Jesus, via His shed blood. You can clearly see how human history was changed at around the time of His crucifixion, wrt bloody sacrifice. That's because it made a REAL difference!

satan wants to brush all that away. Don't let him!

Demons are real. I was often tormented as a child, and when filled with the Holy Spirit at age 20 got the gift of discernment of spirits. The demons I saw were so horrible that after a few weeks I asked the Lord to take that gift back because I couldn't handle it anymore, which He did.

You have a choice to make, and here it is:

(Joshua 24:15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

I and many others are here to give you ongoing support :hug:

I'll be gone for the weekend; I am a performing musician. As wonderful as many are here, please don't think that replaces finding a "good" local Church. What makes one "good?"

1) Many there actually know the Lord, personally.

2) You are willing to go back

3) You perceive some benefit, beyond mere social interaction. (Although it usually starts as simply as the social interaction)

4) The Word of G-d is brought forth. Whether it touches you or not, has at least as much to do with you as anyone else, so try not to make judgments based on this.

I think the most powerful thing you can do, is explore the Bible for yourself. Personally, I recommend a translation called "The Message," but not for the Gospels. Here is an approach to the Word that makes all the difference in the world for me:

1. Approach the Bible with the attitude that it is God speaking to you, telling you about how to relate to Him. Pray with a quiet, meditative spirit, for exactly that. Ask Him to show Himself strong to you, in ways you haven't known yet. It's ok to stir up your hunger, but try not to let that stir up your emotions.

2. Do this every morning, and every evening. We can talk about Scriptural reasons in depth later, but it is God's way.

3. As you read, anything that looks good PRAY FOR IT. Specific examples I've found powerful:

a. Is 50:4 "The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to [him that is] weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. (Jesus got this, prophetically. Talk about humility!)

b. “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:” Eph 1:17

c. Realize EVERY instance of "the wicked man" in Proverbs is you (me / us).
Yeah, ouch.

4. If there's time for more involved praying after this, fine; but more likely there will be other things you need to go do. Don't think they take you away from God because they DON'T! Just don't leave home w/o Him. It's in the doing that prayer seems to be most helpful. "Pray w/o ceasing," keep a prayerful attitude; there is room in His kingdom for our own unique style. The calling is to abundant LIFE.

ELIASMONTESDEOCA · Dec 30, 2013

You should return to God. Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and to go into your heart. Go make yourself a member of a Pentacostle church and actually seek God. Try to get close to the God of David. Look how much David loved God, and he barely knew Him like how we know Him. Those dreams, you are not right with God. You must rebuke in the name of Jesus (very important 'in the name of Jesus' because you have no authority, only the one He gives) and declare your life free, your home free, and yourself free. If you still have question reply to me that you want my email and I will give it to you.

ELIASMONTESDEOCA · Dec 30, 2013

And, I too have had a dream like the one you had where a demon attacked me. Once while I prayed kneeling something moved my bed and there too I had to rebuke demons. Do not be afraid. The Bible says people admired Jesus because he taught with authority. Speak with authority. To whom? To the demons! They hear you and stalk you, like they do to everyone. Rebuke them, and also ask for forgiveness of your sins. And VERY IMPORTANT! Rebuke the demons who tempt you to do any sins you have done, or who just tempt you period. You know Jesus is real, do not let yourself be led wrong. I honestly hope you do not have to be in the presence of God, and Him have to tell you 'Depart from me, for I never knew you'. Remember, He is loving, use your time that you gracefully have now to turn your life back to Him.

ELIASMONTESDEOCA · Dec 30, 2013

Jesus loves you, reply and I will email you if you need anything.

FutureAndAHope · Dec 30, 2013

Hi,

I believe that the dream is God showing you that there is a battle going on for your soul and the only way for you to win it is to make a decision to return to him. The road may not appear to be easy but as you focus on God's word you will have the victory.

You are struggleing a little with getting enough faith to believe, I don't know what will help you in that area, but I will share with you my personal testimonies of God working with me, these may or may not help. But see http://www.futureandahope.net

truthisbest1 · May 3, 2016

I registered for this site just to reply to the OP because I had something similar happen last night. A little background about me. I was a hard-core Christian from age 22 to about 29 and then I had a major falling out due to various reasons I won't get into now. I basically became an agnostic that was leaning towards atheism. However, I've always had a longing for God to be real and a desire for this life to have a purpose. I'm in my late 30's now and have recently started seeing a satanic influence on pretty much all of the music I like and even music I don't like that is pumped into our ears. It's caused me to really start questioning things again and wonder if I'm on the right side of things.

Anyway, this leads me to early this morning. I had a dream. It actually felt like I was awake but I don't know for sure. In it, I was looking at my bedroom door and there was a light coming through the edges of the door. I thought my wife might be up but she was next to me. All of a sudden something invisible flew at me through the door and into my body. I started shaking like crazy and could not control my body. A few minutes later I looked at the door again and there was no light and my wife said she hadn't been up. It's kind of troubling but I'm trying to put my faith back into Jesus. There are just things that don't make sense to me that I have trouble accepting. I know I don't want to go to hell and want to love God but I don't want to waste my life giving up things I want to do if there is no such thing. It's a struggle but I'm praying for guidance and for the Lord to show me some things to help strengthen my beliefs. Anyway, I'd like to hear an update from the OP if he or she is still around.

John Davidson · May 5, 2016

I don't put much stock in dreams. I'm not saying that it's impossible to receive a dream from God but I would say that it is highly irregular.

Most dreams are simply your mind being active while sleeping. They are generally random and meaningless.

Faithless2 · May 6, 2016

I have had a similar dream about a demon attacking me, and no matter how I struggled the only thing that made it retreat was calling on the name of Jesus, so just maybe this verse has more than one connotation..... and we KNOW demons are real.

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13

orangeness365 · May 12, 2016

truthisbest1 said:
I registered for this site just to reply to the OP because I had something similar happen last night. A little background about me. I was a hard-core Christian from age 22 to about 29 and then I had a major falling out due to various reasons I won't get into now. I basically became an agnostic that was leaning towards atheism. However, I've always had a longing for God to be real and a desire for this life to have a purpose. I'm in my late 30's now and have recently started seeing a satanic influence on pretty much all of the music I like and even music I don't like that is pumped into our ears. It's caused me to really start questioning things again and wonder if I'm on the right side of things.

Anyway, this leads me to early this morning. I had a dream. It actually felt like I was awake but I don't know for sure. In it, I was looking at my bedroom door and there was a light coming through the edges of the door. I thought my wife might be up but she was next to me. All of a sudden something invisible flew at me through the door and into my body. I started shaking like crazy and could not control my body. A few minutes later I looked at the door again and there was no light and my wife said she hadn't been up. It's kind of troubling but I'm trying to put my faith back into Jesus. There are just things that don't make sense to me that I have trouble accepting. I know I don't want to go to hell and want to love God but I don't want to waste my life giving up things I want to do if there is no such thing. It's a struggle but I'm praying for guidance and for the Lord to show me some things to help strengthen my beliefs. Anyway, I'd like to hear an update from the OP if he or she is still around.

I believe that God can speak to people through dreams. This dream might be a warning. It's unfortunate that you struggle with your faith, wondering if the sacrifice to follow Christ is worth it only if he is real or not. I don't think I've ever really been in a situation where my life would differ whether I believed or didn't.

seashale76 · May 14, 2016

I know how awful dreams of this nature can be because I was subjected to them as a teenager. I would not wish this type of thing on my worst enemy because it is that awful. First, you need to evaluate your life. Have you done anything or been involved in anything that would encourage doors to open for you to be plagued in this manner? This is rhetorical- you need not tell us here. In my case, I had been doing things that opened these doors. Even though I generally do not recall my dreams these days, there are times when I wake up saying the Jesus Prayer, so I assume they had to have been disturbing. I start saying it in my sleep and then wake up praying this prayer. It is always resolved at this point for me.

Honestly, the specifics of your situation aren't necessary. You want advice. Of course, every single Christian on this site is going to encourage you to return to your former faith. We're biased like that. I encourage you in this, as well. You need to be baptized into Christ, attend church, partake of the sacraments, and live a life in Christ. Intellectual assent to a belief in God is not going to cut it. If you ever do start attending church you will need to be catechized. Becoming a Christian is not a decision one should make lightly. It requires a commitment. I only recommend Orthodoxy as I am heavily biased in that direction being Orthodox myself (if you'd like to read my own story- then go to my profile and find my one blog post about it). If you would like to find an Orthodox Church in your area: http://orthodoxyinamerica.org

In the meantime, I would suggest prayer. Specifically, the Jesus Prayer: 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
Here are some resources on prayer for you: http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/prayer.htm
http://www.fatheralexander.org/booklets/english/prayer_theofan_e.htm

Ariel Gavriel · Jun 6, 2016

You know very well that there is power in the name of Jesus. Why would you ever want to walk this earth without him?

danny ski · Jun 12, 2016

Dreams are a byproduct of our environment, conscious and unconscious. If the belief in demons is part of you, they will appear in your dreams. Think children and monsters. In children those problems work themselves out as they mature and stop believing in those things.

Hieronymus · Jun 12, 2016

Jesus Christ being a celestial symbol is bunk.

Do check this out, it provides a lot of perspective:

ParadiseFalls · Aug 27, 2016

Sounds like someone is using magic on you.

I had a dream about a demon

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