{"id":3519,"date":"2009-08-01T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2009-08-01T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/?p=3519"},"modified":"2024-02-06T22:31:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T05:31:25","slug":"spiritual-warfare-prayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/blog\/spiritual-warfare-prayers\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiritual Warfare Prayers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jesus\u2019 followers are in a spiritual battle. Because we seek to live for God, we are the targets of enemy attacks. Satan, God\u2019s enemy and ours, will do all he can to leave us discouraged, doubting, and defeated. These spiritual warfare prayers will help you keep your eyes on Jesus, stand firm in the faith, and experience victory in life and ministry.<\/p>\n<h2>Spiritual Warfare Prayers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Thank You, Lord Jesus, for rescuing me from my sins and the devil\u2019s stronghold by going to the cross for me. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/COL.2.13-15.esv\">Colossians 2:13-15<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/2CO.2.14\">2 Corinthians 2:14<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Even though I know that the devil\u2014 like a roaring lion\u2014wants to devour me, help me to steadfastly trust in You, win today\u2019s spiritual battles, and bring glory and honor to Your name. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1PE.5.8\">1 Peter 5:8<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/EPH.6.12\">Ephesians 6:12<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/LUK.10.18\">Luke 10:18<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Gracious Lord, forgive me for the ways I have given the enemy an opportunity. By Your name, help me to take back any lost territory he\u2019s encroached upon. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/DEU.18.9-12\">Deuteronomy 18:9-12<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/PSA.139.23\">Psalm 139:23<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/PSA.139.24\">24<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1JN.1.9\">1 John 1:9<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Sovereign God, keep me from the enemy: the evil one, the tempter, the accuser. Protect me from his fallen-angel followers\u2014idols, demons, evil spirits. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/REV.12.7-9\">Revelation 12:7-9<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/MAT.6.13\">Matthew 6:13<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1TH.3.5\">1 Thessalonians 3:5<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/REV.12.10\">Revelation 12:10<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/LEV.17.7\">Leviticus 17:7<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/111\/luk.8.30\">Luke 8:30<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/LUK.7.21\">Luke 7:21<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Help me to submit anew today to Your authority, control, and will. Lead me to say \u201cno\u201d to the devil and his temptations and \u201cyes\u201d to You and abundant life. By Your power help me resist him and see him run away. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/JHN.10.10\">John 10:10<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/JAS.4.7\">James 4:7<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Lord Jesus, keep me in Your presence and away from evil. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/JHN.17.15\">John 17:15<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/EPH.1.18-23\">Ephesians 1:18-23<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/JHN.12.26\">John 12:26<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Mighty Lord, thank You for <a href=\"\/resource\/pray-armor-god\/\">spiritual armor<\/a> for the spiritual battle\u2014the belt of truth; breastplate of righteousness; helmet of salvation; feet fitted with the readiness of the Gospel of peace; shield of faith; and the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. I need each piece. Help me remain strong in Your mighty power and stand against the enemy\u2019s wicked schemes. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/EPH.6.10-18\">Ephesians 6:10-18<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Thank You for such spiritual weapons as faith, truth, and righteousness that demolish strongholds. Help me to keep my mind fixed on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/2CO.10.3-6\">2 Corinthians 10:3-6<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/PHP.4.8\">Philippians 4:8<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Holy Spirit, I know my own actions can open the door to the enemy. Lead me to be humble, not prideful; forgiving, not holding grudges; content, not striving for what doesn\u2019t satisfy. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/2CO.2.10\">2 Corinthians 2:10<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/2CO.2.11\">11<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/GAL.5.22\">Galatians 5:22<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/GAL.5.23\">23<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/EPH.4.27\">Ephesians 4:27<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Satan attempts to incite me to sin or prompt me to do evil. I\u2019m desperately dependent on You to thwart the enemy\u2019s deceitful attacks. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1CH.21.1\">1 Chronicles 21:1<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/JHN.13.2\">John 13:2<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/ACT.5.3\">Acts 5:3<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>O Lord, thank You that absolutely nothing\u2014 not even the spiritual forces of evil\u2014can separate me from Your love. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/ROM.8.38-39\">Romans 8:38-39<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/LUK.4.1-13\">Luke 4:1-13<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When Satan goes after the core of who I am\u2014telling me I\u2019m a worthless sinner, a lost cause, an embarrassment to You\u2014remind me of whose I am and who You say I am . . . a saint, a new creation, Your beloved child. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/EPH.1.1-2\">Ephesians 1:1- 2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/2CO.5.17\">Corinthians 5:17<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/JHN.3.16\">John 3:16<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Father God, keep me alert to the evil one with spiritual eyes wide open as You use me to make a difference for eternity by helping other people come to know, grow in, and live for You. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1TH.5.6\">1 Thessalonians 5:6<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/PRO.4.23\">Proverbs 4:23<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1CO.10.12\">1 Corinthians 10:12<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/MAT.28.19-20\">Matthew 28:19-20<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>I pray as well for each member of my family and my pastor(s), church staff, and fellow believers. May they suit up in Your armor and experience victory by Your power. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/COL.4.3\">Colossians 4:3<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1TH.5.25\">1 Thessalonians 5:25<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/HEB.13.18\">Hebrews 13:18<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1PE.5.8-10\">1 Peter 5:8-10<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Mighty God, use me as a soldier in the spiritual battle. You live inside me and are much greater than the enemy. Enable me to \u201cfight the good fight\u201d and advance Your Kingdom into the enemy\u2019s occupied territory. <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/COL.2.15\">Colossians 2:15<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/1JN.4.4\">1 John 4:4<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bible.com\/bible\/59\/2TI.4.6-8\">2 Timothy 4:6-8<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Used with permission from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/staff\/15012065\/\">Dean Ridings<\/a>, author of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navpress.com\/p\/the-pray-prayer-journal\/9781576836163\"><em>Pray! Prayer Journal<\/em><\/a> (NavPress). If you&#8217;ve enjoyed these prayers against spiritual warfare, Dean\u2019s prayer journal also includes \u201cPray on the Full Armor of God.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navpress.com\/p\/the-pray-prayer-journal\/9781576836163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pick up your own copy here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jesus\u2019 followers are in a spiritual battle. Because we seek to live for God, we are the targets of enemy attacks. Satan, God\u2019s enemy and ours, will do all he can to leave us discouraged, doubting, and defeated. These prayers will help you keep your eyes on Jesus, stand firm in the faith, and experience victory in life and ministry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_helpful_pro_status":1,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"mission":[],"topic":[45],"class_list":["post-3519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-prayer","topic-prayer"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/lightstock_504896_medium_kevin_atkinson-scaled.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"The Navigators","author_link":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/staff\/thenavigators\/"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3519"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":262705,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3519\/revisions\/262705"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3519"},{"taxonomy":"mission","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mission?post=3519"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.navigators.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=3519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}