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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers
 

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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers
I'm 70 and take 2 aspirin before bed. And sleep well. Any time I wake up I pray and think about scripture. And do not let my mind wander. Here's my approach to walking in the Spirit 24/7.

“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” (2 Corinthians 10:5) (KJV 1900)

We censor every impure thought or imagination. And change the channel in our thinking on any thought that does not conform to obedience to Christ.

And we replace it with:

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8)

Knowing Jesus is God and God is love, Jesus is lord of our lives when love rules our thoughts and actions.
 
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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers

I have periods like this, they come and go .... I just don't worry about them. If I can't sleep then I surf the net, study Gods word ... I try very hard not to take naps during the day ... that helps some .... I've just decided it's my new norm ;o)

Sleeping pills weird me out too. Sometimes listening to music, soft, instrumental seems to help.
 
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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers
I pray for you, Dear Father send peace and deep sleep in Jesus name. The golden eagle forum is very good for fellowship and prayer support.. we are all fairly ancient, but growing closer to the Lord all the time.
God bless
 
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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers
May you sleep ...

Try listening to scripture when you can't sleep ... or praying. That always puts me right to sleep ;^)

Also, an aspirin has helped, at times ... God bless ...
 
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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers
I think people with the gift of discernment are going through a rough season because we are sensing something going on but we still don't have the revelation so we can't understand it but our bodies and souls can sense it. I am having a hard time sleeping and I am having a lot of pain on my shoulder area, like a weight. I also have a hard time at church because I can't talk to anyone about it because many don't have my gifts or are still immature, so I tend to suffer alone. I am also having a lot of dreams that I am being persecuted, which is normal for Christians.

This might sound weird, but something that helps me a lot is sleeping with my feet on the headboard side and the head on the foot of the bed. It could be a prophetic act, which is what I keep getting that is going to happen, a shift. For some reason it helps me when I go through seasons like this.
 
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Do you do physical things that will tire you out? Not just before bed but during the day. I understand that exercise before bed can wake you up. Also, don't eat a few hours before you go to bed. I turn the tv on to Christian channels and unfortunately they put me right to sleep, lol. Just kidding but it does help. Turn on low sound and don't face the picture as the light might keep you up. I am sure your loneliness has a lot to do with it. It keeps the mind going in all directions. If you can, get involved to keep yourself busy if you aren't already. Most cities have recreations for the elders. I can use that word because I am one. God bless you and give you some peace and sleep and happiness.

That's very true what the prior poster said, changing positions in bed such as head at the other end or even across the bed the wrong way. changing from east to west, north to south, etc.
 
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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers

:heart: Praying, geetrue (((hug)))
 
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Thank you all for the prayers ... I just had a big lunch and now I'm going to lay down. Thank you for the advice and scriptures too

:heart: You are most welcome Ray. God bless you. Continuing to pray. (((hug)))
 
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Lord we pray let you touch and geetrue, from any health issues in body effecting his sleep. If any power of darkness working, in Jesus nane let it stop. Let geetrue be able to slerp well and normally. Lord please bless geetrue eith a good and peaceful sleep everyday snd you be praised, in Jesus mighty name, Amen!
 
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Continuing in prayer for you,
I was on the 'night watch' again last night, cocoa in hand and spending precious time with the Lord.
I pray for you that you sleep tonight in Jesus name
 
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Thank you all so much for your prayers ... Still no sleep, a lot of slumber, a lot of unrest just as I get comfortable, a lot of angels, even international angels (at least that's what they feel !ike) coming to visit me in my small RV here in Northern California. Now that the Hurricane is gone I don't have anything to divert my attention. I keep the faith that I am a child of God and that the just shall walk by faith not by sight.
 
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I can't sleep please help me ... 75 year old Christian man single and all alone. It's been at least a month since I slept good. Went to bed at 8:30PM and would wake up at 11:30 or midnight, but now it's no sleep for days. It's not food or drink or coffee or drugs. I have even tried those sleep and things over the counter and they just weird me out. Told my church that I thought it might be demonic and they said, " On no Ray your a Christian covered by the blood" That I am, but I still feel a darkness about my head and shoulders that shouldn't be there. Thank you for your prayers
Well, the devil "comes to kill, steal and destroy", so he is behind most of the woes in the world, one way or another. I don't rule out anything demonic, since you mention a feeling of darkness. I would try gently singing some Scripture songs before bed, also quietly and reflectively reading Psalm 23 and Psalm 91 outloud.

There are tons of Scripture-only songs on You Tube. This group has a more mellow sound, maybe more relaxing before bed time.

If you haven't already, pray to know if there is any source of demonic attack and to be led to know what to do about it.

I pray you will get good sleep. And btw melatonin and lavender don't generally "weird" people out Ditto warm milk and a turkey or tuna sandwhich before bed.
 
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Thank you ... Yes it is a demonic attack, but three weeks is a long time without sleep. I finally got a small three hour nap yesterday afternoon. The enemy has ganged up on me to prevent rest. The Lord is with me ministering to me for hours. I have always spent my early hours with the Lord in Bible study, worship, etc ... Well not always, but for the last two and half years I have. Now I spend my evening hours with Him too ... As some have suggested music, certain psalms, last night Proverbs first three chapters came to light. I feel like a zombie ... I have to go to church in about three hours and I will once again ask for prayer. I have to do something soon I feel dizzy and my health is at risk. Thank you for interceeding for me ... Praise the Lord He knows what this all about.
 
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