Nocturnal warfare is real. And night demons are active. Indeed, they are roaring about like roaring lions looking for someone they may devour.  These malevolent spirits attack in the night hours and bring fear, torment, nightmares and even physical harm.

Night demons are dark spiritual forces that seek to attack and oppress believers, especially when they are most vulnerable—during sleep. 

I taught an entire in-depth series on night demons and nocturnal warfare on School of the Spirit. You can find it here.

What Are Night Demons?

Night demons are demonic entities–persons without bodies–that operate under the cover of darkness, often seeking to harass or terrorize individuals during the the night, particularly in the witching hours between midnight and 3 a.m.

These demonic forces are mentioned indirectly in scriptures such as Psalm 91:5-6, where the psalmist speaks of the “terror of night” and the “pestilence that stalks in the darkness.” While these verses do not specifically name night demons, they allude to spiritual dangers that can threaten a person while they sleep.

These entities are often associated with fear, nightmares, sleep paralysis, and other forms of spiritual oppression that occur during the night. The enemy uses these attacks to instill fear, create doubt, and weaken the spiritual defenses of believers.

How Do Night Demons Attack?

Night demons employ various methods to attack and torment individuals. Some of the most common manifestations include:

1. Nightmares and Terrifying Dreams: Night demons can influence dreams, causing vivid nightmares that induce fear and anxiety. These dreams may involve demonic figures, dark and oppressive atmospheres, or scenarios that evoke deep terror.
2. Sleep Paralysis: Sleep paralysis is a well-known phenomenon where a person wakes up but is unable to move, often accompanied by a feeling of a dark presence in the room. While sleep paralysis can have a medical explanation, many Christians believe that it can also be a spiritual attack by night demons, intended to induce fear and helplessness.
3. Night Terrors: Night terrors are intense episodes of fear during sleep that can cause a person to scream, thrash, or feel an overwhelming sense of dread. These can be more than just psychological; they can be spiritually induced by demonic forces aiming to disrupt a person’s peace and rest.
4. Physical Sensations or Attacks: Some people report feeling pressure on their chest, difficulty breathing, or even the sensation of being choked during the night. These physical manifestations can be signs of a spiritual attack where a night demon seeks to harm or frighten the individual.
5. Oppressive Atmosphere: An overall sense of darkness or oppression in the room, often accompanied by a heavy or suffocating feeling, can indicate the presence of night demons. This atmosphere may lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, or a feeling of being watched.

How to Pray Against Night Demons

As believers, we are equipped with the authority and power to combat these demonic forces through prayer, the Word of God, and the name of Jesus. Read my article on 50 aggressive prayer points against night demons. For a more comprehensive look at night demons and night attacks, check out my course on nocturnal warfare. You can find it here.