THE WARFARE PRAYER

THE WARFARE PRAYER (With Scripture References)

Heavenly Father, I bow in worship and praise before You.

“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” – Psalm 95:6

I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ as my protection during this time of prayer.

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” – Revelation 12:11

I surrender myself completely and unreservedly in every area of my life to Yourself.

“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.” – Romans 12:1

I do take a stand against all the workings of Satan that would hinder me in this time of prayer, and I address myself only to the true and living God and refuse any involvement of Satan in my prayer.

“Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7

[Satan, I command you, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to leave my presence with all your demons, and I bring the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ between us.]

“Behold, I give you authority… over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” – Luke 10:19

Heavenly Father, I worship You, and I give You praise. I recognize that You are worthy to receive all glory and honor and praise.

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power.” – Revelation 4:11

I renew my allegiance to You and pray that the blessed Holy Spirit would enable me in this time of prayer.

“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought.” – Romans 8:26

I am thankful, heavenly Father, that You have loved me from past eternity,

“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” – Jeremiah 31:3

...that You sent the Lord Jesus Christ into the world to die as my substitute that I would be redeemed.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” – John 3:16

I am thankful that the Lord Jesus Christ came as my representative, and that through Him You have completely forgiven me;

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” – Ephesians 1:7

You have given me eternal life;

“And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life.” – 1 John 2:25

You have given me the perfect righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ so I am now justified.

“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21

I am thankful that in Him You have made me complete,

“And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” – Colossians 2:10

...and that You have offered Yourself to me to be my daily help and strength.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

SPIRITUAL POSITION & ARMOR

Heavenly Father, come and open my eyes that I might see how great You are and how complete Your provision is for this new day.

“Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.” – Psalm 119:18

I do, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, take my place with Christ in the heavenlies

“And raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” – Ephesians 2:6

...with all principalities and powers under my feet.

“The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.” – Romans 16:20

I am thankful that the victory the Lord Jesus Christ won for me on the cross and in His resurrection has been given to me.

“Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57

I declare that all principalities and powers and all wicked spirits are subject to me in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.” – Colossians 2:15

I am thankful for the armor You have provided:

I put on the girdle of truth – Ephesians 6:14

The breastplate of righteousness – Ephesians 6:14

The sandals of peace – Ephesians 6:15

The helmet of salvation – Ephesians 6:17

The shield of faith – Ephesians 6:16

The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God – Ephesians 6:17

LIVING IN VICTORY

I claim all that victory for my life today. I reject all insinuations, accusations, and temptations of Satan.

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4

I affirm that the Word of God is true.

“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” – John 17:17

I choose, heavenly Father, to live in obedience to You.

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” – John 14:15

I put off the old man…

“Put off… the old man which grows corrupt… and put on the new man.” – Ephesians 4:22–24

...with its fear – 2 Timothy 1:7 ...with its selfishness – Philippians 2:3–4 ...with its weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9

I put on the new nature:

Love – Colossians 3:14

Courage – Joshua 1:9

Strength – Ephesians 6:10

Righteousness and purity – 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7

SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY & DAILY SURRENDER

I do stand into the victory of the ascension and glorification of the Son of God.

“God… seated Him at His right hand… far above all principality and power…” – Ephesians 1:20–21

I claim my place in Christ victorious.

“We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” – Romans 8:37

Blessed Holy Spirit, I pray that You would fill me.

“Be filled with the Spirit.” – Ephesians 5:18

Break down every idol and cast out every foe.

“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” – 1 John 5:21

RENEWED MIND & STRONGHOLD BREAKING

I surrender myself as a living sacrifice.

Romans 12:1–2 — "Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."

I tear down strongholds.

“Pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments… bringing every thought into captivity.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4–5

I smash the strongholds of:

The mind – Romans 12:2

The emotions – Philippians 4:6–7

The will – Philippians 2:13

The body – 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

FINAL DECLARATIONS & THANKSGIVING

Enable me to think Your thoughts after You.

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 2:5

I cover myself again with the blood of Jesus.

“Without shedding of blood there is no remission.” – Hebrews 9:22

Bring the power of the crucifixion, resurrection, glorification, and Pentecost into my life.

Romans 6:4, Philippians 3:10, Acts 2:4

I refuse to be discouraged.

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? Hope in God.” – Psalm 42:11

You are the God of all hope.

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” – Romans 15:13

I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ—with thanksgiving. Amen.

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18