Spiritual attacks, ranging from deep unease to oppression, are common and can disrupt peace, spiritual attacks can weaken faith, and divert individuals from their spiritual path. However, prayer is a powerful tool in spiritual defense. They can be initiated by Satan and his demons, who seek to destroy your relationship with God and hinder spiritual growth. Unforgiveness and bitterness, sinful behavior can separate you from God, making you vulnerable to spiritual attacks, and allowing negative emotions to flourish.
Powerful Prayers Against Spiritual Attack
Spiritual attacks are negative experiences that can impact your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Generational curses can also lead to spiritual attacks, as negative beliefs can be passed down through family lines. Spiritual warfare can also lead to spiritual attacks. By utilizing prayer, individuals can find strength and protection from these overwhelming attacks, ensuring they remain guided in their spiritual journey.
1. Prayer for Protection
Dear God,
I come to you seeking protection from the spiritual attacks that I am facing. Please surround me with your loving presence and keep me safe from harm.
Lord, I ask that you place a hedge of protection around me and keep me safe from spiritual attacks, harm, and danger.
Please station your angels at our gates, and may they guard us day and night. May your peace that surpasses all understanding be our shield and our strength.
Lord, I pray that you will keep us from the snares of the enemy and the temptation of sin. May your truth be our guide and our defense.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Scripture References
Psalm 91:4 – “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.”
Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.
2. Prayer for Deliverance
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before You today seeking Your divine protection and deliverance from all spiritual attacks that may be waged against me. I acknowledge Your power and sovereignty over all things and humbly ask for Your intervention.
Lord, Your Word declares in Psalm 91:1-2: “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.'” I choose to dwell in Your secret place, seeking refuge in Your presence. I trust in Your protection and strength.
your word in Isaiah 54:17 says “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn.” I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Every evil plot, scheme, and attack sent against me is rendered powerless in the mighty name of Jesus.
Ephesians 6:11-12 instructs me to “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.”
I put on the full armor of God—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. I stand firm in Your Word and Your righteousness.
In James 4:7, You instruct me to “Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” I submit myself fully to Your will, Lord. I resist the devil and all his schemes. By the authority of Jesus Christ, I command every spirit of fear, doubt, and confusion to leave me now. I reject the spirit of fear and embrace Your spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Fill me with Your peace and strength.
Finally, Lord, I declare the victory given to me through Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 8:37: “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” I claim the victory and stand as more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ, who strengthens me.
Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing love and protection. I trust in Your power to deliver me from every spiritual attack. May Your name be glorified in my life.
In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.
3. Prayer for Strength
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you weary and weak from the spiritual attacks that I am facing. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit and empower me to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.
Lord, I ask that you give me the strength to put on the full armor of God and to stand firm in your truth. Help me to resist the devil’s attacks and to overcome him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony.
Please give me the wisdom to discern the enemy’s tactics and the courage to stand firm in your promises. May your grace be my sufficiency and your power be my strength.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Bible Verses
Ephesians 6:10-18 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
1 John 4:4 – “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
Psalm 28:7-8 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song, I give thanks to him.”
4. Prayer for Wisdom
Oh Heavenly Father,
I come to you seeking wisdom and discernment as I face spiritual attacks from the enemy. Please give me the wisdom to recognize the enemy’s tactics and the discernment to distinguish between your voice and the voice of the enemy.
Lord, I ask that you give me the wisdom to understand your truth and the discernment to apply it to my life. Help me to see through the enemy’s lies and deceptions, and to stand firm in your promises.
Please grant me the wisdom to know how to pray and to intercede for myself and for others who are under attack. May your wisdom be my guide and my shield as I face the enemy’s schemes.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Scriptural Verses
Proverbs 3:19-20 – “By wisdom, the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.”
Proverbs 2:6-7: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.”
Psalm 32:8: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”
Ephesians 1:17: “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.”
5. Prayer for Healing
Heavenly Father,
I come before You today in need of Your healing touch. I am weary and wounded from the spiritual attacks which have come against me. Lord, I seek Your divine healing and restoration for my mind, body, and spirit.
Your Word in Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Father, I ask You to heal my broken heart and bind up every wound inflicted by these spiritual battles. Pour out Your healing balm upon me and make me whole again.
In Jeremiah 17:14, it is written: “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.” I cry out to You, Lord, for healing and salvation. You alone are my refuge and my praise.
Lord, Your promise in Isaiah 53:5 reassures me: “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” I claim the healing that Jesus purchased for me through His suffering. By His stripes, I am healed.
Thank you, Lord, for your unfailing love and mercy. I trust in your healing power and give you all the glory. May Your peace fill my heart and your healing transform my life.
In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.
Bible Verses
Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Jeremiah 17:14: “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for You are my praise.”
Isaiah 53:5: “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”
Psalm 103:2-3: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.”
James 5:15: “And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him.”
6. Prayer for Spiritual Warfare
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you today as a warrior in your kingdom, seeking your power and protection in the spiritual battles I face. Please arm me with your spiritual armor and fill me with your Holy Spirit.
Lord, I stand against the schemes of the enemy and declare your truth over my life and circumstances. I put on the full armor of God, including the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.
I pray for the wisdom and discernment to recognize the enemy’s tactics and to resist him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony. I pray for the strength to stand firm in your promises and to overcome the enemy’s attacks.
Lord, I declare your victory over my life and circumstances, and I pray for your kingdom to come and your will to be done in my life and the lives of those around me.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Bible References
Ephesians 6:10-18 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Revelation 12:11 – “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”
Matthew 6:10 – “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
1 John 4:4 – “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
7. Prayer for Breaking Curses
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you seeking your power and authority to break every curse that has been spoken over my life, my family, and my finances. Please forgive me for any sins that may have opened the door to these curses.
Lord, I renounce every curse and every negative word that has been spoken over me, and I declare your blessings and your truth over my life.
I pray that your blood would cleanse me from all sin and that your Holy Spirit would fill me with your presence and your power. I break every curse of poverty, fear, anxiety, depression, and infirmity, and I declare your abundance, peace, joy, and healing over my life. I pray that your kingdom would come and your will would be done in my life, and that I will be a blessing to others.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Bible References
Galatians 3:13 – “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.'”
Deuteronomy 28:1-14 – “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands…all these blessings will come on you and accompany you.”
Psalm 107:2-3 – “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.”
Revelation 12:11 – “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”
1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
8. Prayer for Spiritual Cleansing
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you seeking your spiritual cleansing and purification. Please forgive me for any sins that have defiled me and separated me from your presence.
Lord, I ask that you wash me with your blood and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Purify my heart, mind, and spirit, and make me whole and complete in you.
I renounce every evil spirit, every negative thought, and every ungodly belief that has taken residence in my life. I declare your truth and your word as the final authority in my life. Please cleanse my home, my family, and my finances from every curse, every negative influence, and every ungodly spirit. Make our lives a holy sanctuary for your presence.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Bible References
Psalm 51:7 – “Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.”
1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Ephesians 5:26-27 – “Washing of water by the word, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.”
Matthew 12:44-45 – “Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean, and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”
Leviticus 14:52 – “To cleanse the house he is to take two birds and some cedar wood, a scarlet yarn and a hyssop branch.
9. Prayer for Angelic Protection
Heavenly Father,
I come before you today seeking your divine protection. I ask that You send Your holy angels to surround me, to guard me, and protect me from all harm and danger. Your word assures me of Your faithful protection, and I trust in Your promise.
Lord, Your word in Psalm 91:11-12 says, “For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands, they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.” I pray that You command Your angels concerning me, to guard me in all my ways and to lift me so that I may not stumble.
In Psalm 34:7, it is written: “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” I pray for Your angels to encamp around me, delivering me from every attack of the enemy. Let their presence be a shield and a fortress against all evil.
I thank You, Lord, for sending Your ministering spirits to attend to my needs and provide divine protection. I receive their ministry with gratitude.
Father, in Daniel 6:22, Your angel shut the mouths of the lions, protecting Daniel in the den. I pray for the same angelic intervention in my life. Shut the mouths of the lions that seek to devour me and deliver me from every threat.
I ask for Your angel to go before me, to guide and protect me on my journey, leading me safely to the place You have prepared for me.
Thank you, Lord, for your steadfast love and protection. I trust in Your angels to watch over me and to keep me safe from harm. May Your name be glorified through Your faithful protection.
Bible Verses
Psalm 91:11-12: “For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands, they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.”
Psalm 34:7: “The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them.”
Hebrews 1:14: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”
Daniel 6:22: “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths so that they have not hurt me.”
Exodus 23:20: “Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.”
10. Prayer for Spiritual Discernment
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you seeking spiritual discernment and wisdom. Please give me the ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood, light and darkness, and good and evil.
Father, Your Word in Hebrews 4:12 states, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” I turn to Your Word as my ultimate source of discernment. Let it guide my thoughts, intentions, and actions.
Lord, I ask that you grant me the spirit of discernment, that I may approve the things that are excellent and pleasing unto you. Help me to discern the thoughts and intentions of my heart and to recognize the schemes of the enemy. 1 John 4:1 warns, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” Help me, Lord, to test every spirit and to discern what is truly from You.
Protect me from deception guide me with Your Holy Spirit and give me the wisdom to understand your word and to apply it to my life.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Bible Scriptural Backings
Ephesians 5:10-11 – “and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.”
Hebrews 4:12: “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Philippians 1:9-10: “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ.”
1 John 4:1: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
11. Prayer for Victory
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you seeking victory over the challenges and struggles in my life. Please give me the strength and courage to overcome every obstacle and emerge victorious.
Lord, I ask that you go before me and fight my battles. In Romans 8:37, it is written: “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” I therefore declare that I am more than a conqueror through Your love, Father. No matter what trials come my way, I trust that Your love and power will see me through to victory.
Grant me the wisdom and strategy to win souls for your kingdom and to advance your purposes.
Please help me to put on the full armor of God and to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy. May your truth be my shield and my sword, and may your grace be my sufficiency.
Father, I stand on the promise of Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” I choose to be strong and courageous, knowing that you are with me wherever I go. Your presence gives me the confidence to face any battle.
I declare your victory over my life, my family, and my circumstances. I pray that your kingdom would come and that your will will be done in my life and the lives of those around me.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
ReferencesÂ
Deuteronomy 20:4: “For the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
2 Chronicles 20:15: “Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Common Signs of Spiritual Attack
Spiritual attacks can manifest in various ways, such as unusual fatigue, disturbing dreams, unexplained anxiety, confusion, increased anger, physical pain, difficulty praying or reading the Bible, feeling isolated, negative thoughts or self-doubt, and unusual circumstances or coincidences. These signs don’t necessarily indicate a spiritual attack, but if you’re experiencing multiple of them, seek spiritual guidance and support
Using Scripture in Prayer
Incorporating Scripture into our prayers and spiritual practices can significantly strengthen our faith and deepen our connection with God. The Bible describes itself as living and active, (Hebrews 4:12) which serves as a vital component in making our prayers more effective, meaningful, and aligned with God’s will. By engaging with the living Word of God, we can transform, heal, and guide our prayers.
The benefits we derive by incorporating Scripture in prayer include clarity and focus, as it helps us articulate our needs and desires more clearly and aligns our prayers with God’s eternal truths (1 John 5:14-15). This gives us confidence in God’s promises, as we are reminded of His faithfulness and commitment to fulfill His promises.
Moreover, Scripture is described as the sword of the Spirit, equipping us with a powerful weapon to combat spiritual attacks, deception, and doubt (Ephesians 6:17). By incorporating Scripture into our prayers and spiritual practices, we can be confident that we are asking for what pleases Him and that our prayers are truly in line with His will.
Conclusion
Spiritual attacks are real, but prayer is a powerful weapon to protect yourself and your loved ones from harm. Stay vigilant, pray, and trust in God’s protection. Prayer provides protection, deliverance, strength, wisdom, healing, and victory. Always put on the full armor of God and stand firm in your faith. With God’s support, you will emerge victorious in this spiritual battle. Remember, you are not alone in this battle.
