Whether you are here because you want to improve your prayer life or because you feel as if you are under spiritual attack, I hope the word of God speaks to you in this post about spiritual warfare prayers for protection.
Before we jump into this I want to remind you that we can only fight the spiritual forces of evil in Jesus’ name. We cannot do it on our own.
It is the blood of Jesus that brings us eternal life BUT if we are not living in obedience to the will of God, we are giving into the strongholds of satan. Our daily life must be lived in obedience to God’s word if we want to have any authority whatsoever over the wicked spirits that battle against us.
These spiritual warfare prayers for protection are only as good as our faith and the amazing thing is, the more you pray them, the more your faith grows!
Spiritual Warfare Prayers for Protection
Prayer is the most powerful tool we have. We cannot see into the heavenly realms as we lost that ability when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden.
However, praise God that we have power in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Divine protection comes in many forms. Some of us are seeking physical protection. Some of us are seeking a sound mind or protection from fear and doubt. These come from our complete dependence on our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
These powerful spiritual warfare prayers for protection are all based in scripture. God’s word is the best way to stop the fiery darts of the enemy. Jesus showed us this by example during his own temptation.
Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:
‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ”
Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”
Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship me.”
Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ” (Matthew 4:3-11)
And this is exactly the approach I want to take with this blog post. Taking God’s word and resisting Satan with it. In our case, we will take scripture and turn them into prayers.
We are going to begin with the prayers and then move to more information about spiritual warfare, a little about arming ourselves with spiritual armor, and then end the post with additional Bible verses about God’s protection.
Let’s get started!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
Lord, your word says that you are with me. I do not have to fear evil. This dark place I am walking through is not so dark because your light illuminates my path. I trust you to lead me. Fear has no place in my life or my thoughts.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;
You will stretch out Your hand
Against the wrath of my enemies,
And Your right hand will save me. (Psalm 138:7)
Lord, your word says that you will walk with me and save me in the midst of my trouble. The sinful world is against me. Evil lies are whispered into my mind making me fear. I believe that you are with me. I believe that you will save me. Strengthen me.
God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. (Psalm 46:1-2)
Lord, you are my refuge and strength, I have nothing to fear. Satan cannot prevail against me, the sinful world in which we live cannot win against me, and the anxiety that overwhelms me must subside. You are on my side. Only you have power over my storm. You are my peace and safety in the midst of the storm. Surround me with your peace and strength.
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
I will stand strongly in faith. The Lord is for me, He will protect me. I will not fear, I will not doubt. Lord, I believe that you are with me, fighting my battles, freeing me from the evil one. Satan has no place in my home, the world has no place in my heart. I stand strong in Jesus’ name.
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Lord, guard me from the evil one. You are greater, stronger, mightier. Guard my mind against doubts, fears, and temptations. Guard me and my family against the evil things that can hurt us physically, but most of all, guard us spiritually that we may walk in the spirit and follow you with all of our hearts.
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ (Isaiah 41:10)
Lord, I believe that you are with me. I put my trust completely in you. Do as your word says. Strengthen me! Help me not to feel discouraged, afraid, or hopeless. The world cannot make me fall when I am walking with you. Rise up and deliver me, in Jesus’ name.
You are my hiding place;
You shall preserve me from trouble;
You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah (Psalm 32:7)
Lord, I trust in you. Hide me from my enemies, hide me from the fiery darts of the wicked that cause me to fear and doubt and worry. Deliver me from those who come against me. I believe that you will keep me safe and bring me to salvation. Fill my heart with the peace and joy that comes only from you. You are my hiding place, in you do I put my trust.
But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You;
Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them;
Let those also who love Your name
Be joyful in You.
For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield. (Psalm 5:11-12)
Lord, I trust you, I am relying on you to rise up and defend me. Incline your ear to my prayer. You said you will surround me with a shield. I need your protection. I believe in your strength and power. Protect me in Jesus’ name.
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation,
My stronghold and my refuge;
My Savior, You save me from violence.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies. (2 Samuel 22:3-4)
Just like David, Lord, I trust you. You alone are my strength. I lean into you, I give this problem to you knowing that you will deliver me. Protect me from the evil one, keep me safe from his devices. Incline your ear to me and wrap me in your safe arms. Draw me close to you so that I may be filled with your peace.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
Lord, I give up my control. Strengthen me with your spirit. I lean into you. I trust you. In your strength, I can fight against the evil one. Fear and doubt cannot overtake me when you are strengthening me. In your strength, I can resist temptation.
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
I trust that you are working all things for my good. I trust you. Satan cannot make me doubt or fear. The world cannot make me sin. I stand strong in you. Even when everything is wrong in my life or the world around me, your word comforts me. You are in control. I am weak and limited, but you are all powerful and all-knowing.
Lord, how they have increased who trouble me!
Many are they who rise up against me.
Many are they who say of me,
“There is no help for him in God.” Selah
But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
I cried to the Lord with my voice,
And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah (Psalm 3:1-4)
Everything is against me Lord! Just like David, the evil one has risen up against me. I do not have the strength to fight on my own. Save me, be a shield around me, deliver me. I trust you. You alone are my salvation. You alone are my deliverer. Rise up and save me. Tear down my enemies, destroy my high places, help me to follow you with all of my heart.
For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say:
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)
I am not afraid of evil men. God is my helper. Satan cannot hurt me. Man cannot hurt me. My soul is safe in the presence of God.
And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! (2 Timothy 4:18)
Lord, deliver me from those who work against me. Keep me focused on you, drawing closer to you, seeing the spiritual world for what it is. Save me from my sins, from temptation, and from the evil one, in Jesus name.
You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word. (Psalm 119:114)
Oh Lord, hide me in your presence. Keep me safe from those who rise up against me. Protect me from the evil one who tempts me and wishes to destroy me. Help me to base all of my decisions and thoughts on your word. Be strong in my life, fill me with your comfort and peace.
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation;
Your right hand has held me up,
Your gentleness has made me great.
You enlarged my path under me,
So my feet did not slip. (Psalm 18:35-36)
Lord, be my shield! Hold me with your righteousness, protect me from the evil one, make my paths straight and show me your way.
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The Reality of Spiritual Battles: Do We Really Need Spiritual Warfare Prayers for Protection?
Throughout scripture, we see the supernatural power of God. He proved to the Egyptians that he was the living God when He sent the 10 plagues, ending with the death of the firstborns throughout the land.
We see the workings of satan when Israel is forced to worship the false god Baal. God sent fire down from heaven pushing the evil forces out of the land as the people turned their hearts back to God.
Today, we struggle with unbelief, discouragement, unforgiveness, rebellion, and the list goes on. As a child of God, satan wants nothing more than to cause us to turn from the one true God. Peter tells us:
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 5:8-11)
The good news is that the work of the crucifixion and resurrection of lord Jesus Christ gave us the power over death and over the evil power of satan.
God is working in our hearts, purifying them, and growing our faith.
See also: Examples of Spiritual Warfare in the Bible and How to Fight
27 Spiritual Warfare Prayers and Verses for Your Whole Family
Spiritual Warfare Prayers for Protection: Putting on the Whole Armor of God
God did not leave us clueless about the forces of darkness. Paul goes into detail, reminding us that we fight in the spiritual, not the physical.
As earthly beings, we cannot fight the forces of darkness with guns. We must fight with the word of God, faith, and prayer.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— (Ephesians 6:10-18)
The full armor of God includes the following:
- girded with the belt of truth
- sword of the spirit
- breastplate of righteousness
- feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace
- shield of faith (can you picture those flaming darts?)
- helmet of salvation
Forsaking Our Old Nature
While God always loves us, He does withhold His goodness and protection when we are in direct disobedience to Him. We see this with Israel throughout the Old Testament.
They went through the same cycle over and over again. Believe in the one true God, fall into idolatry, war with other nations resulting in captivity, beg God for help and forgiveness, overcome their enemies, and live in prosperity once again.
If we want to be strong prayer warriors, we must bury the old man and embrace the new man. This means changing our actions, thoughts, and lives.
Our new nature is not full of sin and selfishness, but the fruits of the spirit when we allow God to work in our hearts uninhibited.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:1-2)
See also: Do Not be Conformed to this World: 5 Strongholds We Need to Let Go Of
More Bible Verses About God’s Protection
I did not write a prayer to go with these verses, but just like above, use these against the evil one. Speak God’s word against him. There is power in scripture. These spiritual warfare prayers for protection are important to study and focus on during difficult times.
Psalm 91 is a beautiful expression of faith in the protective power of God. Did you know it was written by Moses? I recently learned that and it made me look at the Psalm a little differently.
I’ve included only the first 6 verses, but the entire Psalm is a good one to read, memorize, and take to heart.
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”
Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler
And from the perilous pestilence.
He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. (Psalm 91:1-6)
Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn. (Isaiah 54:17)
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe. (Proverbs 18:10)
Romans 8:37-39
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:37-39)
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
How are you feeling about spiritual warfare prayers for protection? Confidently armed with the word of God? Share your thoughts with me in the comments below!
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