Every believer faces spiritual battles, and the Bible reminds us that our true struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness. The devil seeks to distract, discourage, and destroy, but God has given us the authority to stand strong in His Word. Through prayer, we draw closer to the Lord, resist the enemy’s schemes, and call upon divine protection over our lives.
Prayers against the devil are not about fear, but about faith. When we speak God’s promises and align our hearts with His truth, we invite His strength to guard us against temptation and evil. These prayers, rooted in Scripture, remind us of God’s victory over the enemy and empower us to walk boldly in His light, no matter what attacks we face.
23 Prayer For The Devil
1. James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (ESV)
Lord, I come before You in humility, surrendering my heart and life completely to Your will. I ask for Your strength to resist the lies, temptations, and attacks of the devil. Cover me with Your protection so that when I stand against the enemy, he has no power over me.
Teach me daily to submit to You in all things, Lord, because true strength comes from obedience to Your Word. Let my faith be unshakable, knowing that when I resist in Your name, the devil must flee. May Your Spirit remind me constantly that victory is already mine in Christ.
2. 1 Peter 5:8–9
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith.” (ESV)
Father, I ask for a watchful spirit that is alert to the schemes of the devil. Help me to see when he tries to bring fear, confusion, or distraction into my life. Guard my heart and mind so I remain firm in faith and rooted in Your promises.
Lord, make me unmovable in the face of temptation or attack. Remind me that my adversary has already been defeated by Jesus on the cross. I stand strong, knowing that through faith, I am covered by Your power and cannot be overcome.
3. Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” (ESV)
Heavenly Father, I put on the full armor You have given me: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. With these, I stand firm against the devil’s plans to harm me. Protect me daily from lies and deception.
Let Your Word be my weapon and Your Spirit be my strength as I face every battle. Teach me to depend on You fully and to walk in victory. May my life reflect courage and faith, standing against evil in every form.
4. 2 Corinthians 10:4
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” (ESV)
Lord, I declare that my battles are not fought with human strength but with the divine power You provide. Tear down every stronghold of fear, temptation, or doubt that the devil tries to place in my life. Let Your Spirit destroy every chain that holds me back.
I thank You, Lord, that no scheme of the enemy can overpower Your authority. Help me to walk in boldness, knowing that spiritual weapons like prayer and faith are stronger than any attack. May every stronghold fall and every victory bring glory to Your name.
5. Luke 10:19
“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” (ESV)
Father, thank You for giving me authority in Christ over all the power of the enemy. I declare in faith that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Give me courage to walk boldly, unafraid of the devil’s schemes.
Help me to remember that in Your name, I have power to overcome evil and resist temptation. Protect my family and loved ones under this same promise. Let my heart rest in confidence that nothing can harm me when I walk in Your authority.
6. Matthew 6:13
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (KJV)
Lord, I pray that You keep me far from temptation and shield me from the traps of the devil. Deliver me from every form of evil that seeks to draw me away from You. Guard my heart with Your peace and guide my steps daily.
When the enemy tries to whisper lies or lead me astray, remind me of Your truth. Be my refuge and my shield against every attack. May I live in freedom and strength, walking in Your deliverance each day.
7. John 10:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (ESV)
Father, I thank You that while the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy, You came to give life in abundance. Protect me from every plan of the enemy meant to harm my life, health, or peace. Fill me with Your abundant blessings instead.
Help me to stay rooted in You so the enemy has no foothold in my life. Replace every fear with confidence in Your promises. May my life overflow with joy, peace, and hope as proof of Your victory over the devil.
8. Romans 16:20
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (ESV)
Lord, I rejoice in the promise that Satan will be crushed underfoot by Your power. Though the devil tries to cause trouble, his end is already certain. Give me patience and faith to endure until the final victory is revealed.
Let Your grace strengthen me daily so I can stand firm. Remind me that I am never alone in the battle, for You are fighting for me. May I walk in peace, knowing that the devil’s defeat is sure.
9. Psalm 91:13
“You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.” (ESV)
Father, I thank You for the promise that I will trample over every danger and threat the enemy brings. Give me courage to stand in faith, knowing that You have made me victorious over fear and darkness. Let me walk boldly, unafraid of the devil’s attempts to harm me.
Remind me that in You, I have authority to overcome all the power of the enemy. May my life reflect strength and victory through Christ. Keep me secure in Your promises as I continue to walk by faith and not by sight.
10. Revelation 12:11
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.” (KJV)
Lord, I declare victory over the devil through the blood of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice has already defeated the enemy, and I claim that victory today. Strengthen me to speak boldly about Your goodness, knowing that my testimony pushes back the darkness.
Help me to live as a witness of Your power and grace. Let my words and actions silence the lies of the enemy. I overcome through Christ, and I walk in that truth daily with confidence and faith.
11. Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.” (KJV)
Father, I thank You for the assurance that no weapon formed against me will succeed. Though the devil may try to harm me, his plans are powerless against Your protection. Cover me with Your shield of faith and surround me with Your favor.
Help me to trust fully in Your promises and not fear the threats of the enemy. Silence every voice of accusation or doubt that comes against me. Let me rest in the victory that belongs to me through Christ Jesus.
12. Colossians 2:15
“He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” (ESV)
Lord Jesus, I thank You that You have already triumphed over the powers of darkness. The devil has been disarmed and put to shame through Your victory on the cross. Help me to live with confidence in this truth every day.
When I feel attacked, remind me that the enemy has no authority over me. Strengthen my heart to stand boldly in faith, knowing You have already won. Let my life shine as a testimony of Your triumph.
13. Matthew 4:10
“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Be gone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” (ESV)
Lord, give me the courage to speak Your Word boldly as Jesus did when tempted by the devil. Teach me to resist every lie with Scripture and to stand firm in worship of You alone. Strengthen my spirit so I will not be swayed by temptation.
Help me to remember that Your Word is a weapon against evil. Let my heart always turn to worship when trials arise. May my obedience silence the enemy and glorify You in every moment.
14. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” (ESV)
Father, I rest in the truth that You are faithful to guard me from the evil one. Strengthen my faith so I can stand firm even in seasons of attack. Cover me with Your peace and keep my mind focused on You.
Let my life be built on Your promises so the devil has no ground to shake me. Establish my steps in righteousness, and let Your faithfulness carry me through. I trust You to protect and guide me in all things.
15. 1 John 4:4
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (ESV)
Lord, I thank You that the power within me is greater than any force in the world. The devil cannot overcome me because I belong to You. Strengthen me with the knowledge of Your Spirit’s power within me.
Help me to walk in confidence, unafraid of the enemy’s attacks. Let my life be a testimony of Your greatness and victory. May I always remember that I am more than a conqueror through Christ.
16. Deuteronomy 28:7
“The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before you. They shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.” (ESV)
Father, I thank You for the promise that my enemies will flee before me. When the devil rises up against me, let him scatter in defeat. Cover me with Your power and remind me of the victory I already have.
Help me to stand strong in faith, knowing that You fight for me. Let the plans of the enemy crumble before Your might. May my life always display the triumph that comes from walking with You.
17. James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (ESV)
Father, I humbly submit myself to You in every part of my life. I know that true strength against the devil comes from surrendering to Your will. As I resist temptation, empower me through Your Spirit to stand firm.
Let the enemy see that I belong fully to You and has no place in my life. Strengthen me to walk in holiness and obedience daily. May my resistance be a testimony that the devil must flee when You reign in my heart.
18. 1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith…” (ESV)
Lord, Your Word warns me to stay alert because the devil seeks to destroy. Help me to remain sober-minded and strong in faith so that I can resist his schemes. Keep my spirit awake to discern his tactics and guard against them.
Give me courage to stand firm, knowing I am not alone in this battle. Your people around the world endure the same struggles, and together we find strength in You. May my faith remain unshakable, proving that the devil cannot devour what belongs to You.
19. John 10:10
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (ESV)
Jesus, I thank You that You came to give me abundant life. The devil’s mission is destruction, but Your purpose is restoration and blessing. Guard me from every attempt of the enemy to steal my joy and peace.
Let me hold tightly to the promise of abundant life in You. Help me to focus on Your goodness instead of the devil’s lies. May my heart overflow with gratitude, knowing that nothing the enemy tries can compare to the life You give.
20. Romans 16:20
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” (ESV)
Father, I hold onto the promise that You will crush Satan under my feet. Though the enemy may rage, his defeat is certain and complete in Christ. Let me walk daily in this assurance of victory.
Cover me with the grace of Jesus as I face every challenge. Remind me that the devil’s time is short, and his end is sealed. May I live boldly, knowing peace and triumph come from You alone.
21. Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” (ESV)
Lord, I put on the full armor You provide to stand against the devil’s attacks. With truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and Your Word, I am fully equipped. Teach me to use these weapons wisely and daily.
Keep me alert and ready for spiritual battles. Help me not to rely on my own strength but on Your mighty power. May my life reflect victory because I am clothed in Your armor and protected by Your Spirit.
22. Luke 10:19
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (KJV)
Jesus, I thank You for the authority You have given me over the enemy. The devil cannot harm me because I walk in Your power. Let me boldly exercise this authority with faith and humility.
Help me to remember that I am never defenseless against evil. Your Spirit within me ensures that nothing can truly harm me. May I live with confidence, always aware of the victory I hold in You.
23. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (ESV)
Lord, You are my light, my salvation, and my stronghold. The devil may try to strike fear, but I stand fearless because You are with me. Your presence is my protection and my peace.
Teach me to live without fear of the enemy’s threats. May my confidence rest solely in You, my unshakable refuge. Let my life testify that when You are my strength, the devil cannot prevail.
Conclusion
Prayer against the devil is a powerful reminder that we are not left defenseless in this world. God has given us His Word, His Spirit, and His promises to overcome every scheme of the enemy. Each prayer strengthens our faith and equips us to stand firm in His protection.
As we call on the Lord, we find courage to resist the devil and live in victory. His power covers us, His truth defends us, and His presence keeps us secure. With confidence in Christ, we can boldly declare that the enemy is defeated, and we are safe in God’s hands.
