Narcissism is a deeply rooted struggle—one that often masks pain, insecurity, and a desperate need for validation. Beneath the pride and self-centeredness, there’s usually a wounded heart longing for love and affirmation. This prayer is for anyone dealing with a narcissist—whether it’s someone you love, work with, or even yourself. Through prayer, we invite God to soften hardened hearts, expose hidden pain, and replace selfishness with humility and compassion.
When you pray for a narcissist, you’re not excusing their behavior—you’re choosing to respond with grace rather than bitterness. Only God can change a heart that has turned inward, and only His love can break the chains of pride and spiritual blindness. This prayer invites the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do: bring healing, humility, and repentance.
23 Prayer For A Narcissist
1. Ezekiel 36:26
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
Narcissism often hardens the heart, making it difficult for someone to feel empathy or show true love. But God specializes in transforming stony hearts into hearts of compassion and humility. His Spirit can create a new beginning where pride once ruled.
Lord, I pray that You would take away the hardened heart within this person and replace it with a heart of flesh. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may love others with sincerity and see themselves through Your eyes, not through pride or fear.
2. Philippians 2:3–4
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
A narcissist’s mindset thrives on self-importance, but the gospel calls us to humility and service. God’s Word reminds us that greatness in His kingdom is found not in pride, but in love that puts others first.
Father, teach this person the beauty of humility. Help them see the value in others and learn to serve rather than seek to be served. Let Your Spirit humble their heart and renew their mind.
3. Proverbs 16:18
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Pride isolates and destroys relationships—it blinds the heart to truth and hinders repentance. Yet God’s discipline is an act of mercy, designed to draw the proud back to Him.
Lord, if necessary, allow this person to experience the humbling that leads to repentance. Let their pride be broken not to shame them, but to awaken them to Your mercy and truth.
4. James 4:6
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
God resists pride because it replaces dependence on Him with self-idolatry. But His grace overflows to those who humble themselves and acknowledge their need for Him.
Father, I pray that You would grant this person the gift of humility. Let them no longer live in opposition to You but surrender fully to Your transforming grace.
5. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Narcissism clouds judgment and corrupts motives. A clean heart is one that seeks truth and purity before God—free from manipulation or selfish ambition.
Lord, purify this person’s heart. Remove deceit and self-centeredness, and replace it with a spirit that hungers for righteousness and love.
6. Matthew 23:12
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
God’s kingdom operates on divine reversal—the proud are brought low, and the humble are lifted up. True greatness is found in surrender, not in self-promotion.
Father, humble this person in Your mercy, not Your wrath. Let them see that the path to fulfillment and peace lies in humility, not in the constant pursuit of recognition.
7. Romans 12:3
“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think.”
A narcissist often struggles with inflated self-perception. But when one sees themselves honestly through God’s eyes—broken yet loved—it opens the door for redemption.
Lord, grant them self-awareness through Your Spirit. Help them see both their weaknesses and their worth in You alone, that they might no longer depend on the admiration of others.
8. 1 Peter 5:6–7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.”
God invites us to surrender our pride so that He can lift us up in His timing. A narcissist fears loss of control, but true peace comes when one releases control into God’s hands.
Father, teach this person to let go of their need to dominate or be praised. Let them find security not in control, but in Your sovereign hand.
9. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
The cure for self-obsession is dying to self. When Christ lives in us, He replaces our ego with His love, our pride with His purpose.
Lord, let this person experience the death of self that brings new life in Christ. Let them be transformed into someone who reflects Your love and compassion.
10. Luke 6:31
“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.”
Empathy is often missing in narcissistic behavior. But God’s Spirit can awaken the conscience to feel again—to see others as human beings worthy of kindness.
Father, awaken compassion within this person. Let them begin to see others with empathy, to treat people with respect and gentleness, just as they desire to be treated.
11. Proverbs 27:2
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.”
A narcissist seeks validation through constant praise. But God’s wisdom teaches us that true honor comes from Him, not from self-promotion.
Lord, teach this person to rest in Your approval alone. Silence their need for applause, and let them find satisfaction in knowing they are loved by You.
12. Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Purity of heart allows us to see God clearly. Pride and manipulation distort that vision, but humility restores it.
Father, cleanse this person’s heart of pride and deceit. Let them see You clearly and desire Your presence more than their own glory.
13. 1 Corinthians 13:4–5
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.”
Narcissism often disguises itself as love, but true love reflects God’s nature—selfless, patient, and kind. God’s love alone can rewire a self-centered heart.
Lord, teach this person to love others the way You love them. Replace arrogance with kindness, and impatience with gentle understanding.
14. Psalm 25:9
“He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.”
Pride blinds the heart to God’s direction, but humility opens the ears to hear His voice. When a narcissist yields, God can guide them into truth.
Lord, lead this person out of the darkness of self-deception. Teach them to walk in Your ways and trust Your wisdom above their own.
15. Colossians 3:12–13
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
Spiritual transformation begins with new attitudes—clothing the soul with traits that reflect Jesus. These are the antidotes to pride and selfishness.
Father, clothe this person with compassion and humility. Let them reflect Christ in every interaction and learn the beauty of serving others in love.
16. Proverbs 21:4
“Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.”
Pride may look powerful, but it’s spiritual blindness. It leads one down a path of isolation and destruction unless God intervenes.
Lord, open this person’s eyes to see the danger of pride. Lead them out of darkness and into repentance, where Your light can guide them back to truth.
17. Micah 6:8
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
The life God desires is simple yet profound: justice, kindness, and humility. These three destroy the roots of narcissism and restore spiritual balance.
Father, teach this person what it means to walk humbly with You. Replace their self-focus with a heart that loves righteousness and mercy.
18. 2 Corinthians 3:18
“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image.”
Transformation doesn’t come by effort, but by beholding Christ. The more one looks at Jesus, the less they look at themselves.
Lord, turn this person’s gaze away from their own reflection and toward Your glory. Transform them into the image of Christ day by day.
19. Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord.”
A narcissist often uses words to manipulate or impress. But God desires words that come from a pure, surrendered heart.
Lord, purify their speech and intentions. Let their words reflect truth, humility, and love that pleases You.
20. Galatians 6:3
“For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.”
Pride is self-deception—it blinds a person to their true need for grace. But when truth breaks through, healing begins.
Father, deliver this person from self-deception. Help them see their need for You clearly and embrace humility that leads to freedom.
21. Romans 5:5
“God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”
Only divine love can fill the void that pride tries to cover. God’s love satisfies the heart that constantly craves attention.
Lord, pour Your love into this person’s heart. Let it heal their wounds, fill their emptiness, and overflow into genuine compassion for others.
22. Matthew 16:24
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Following Jesus requires surrender—a death to ego and the willingness to serve rather than dominate.
Lord, teach this person to deny themselves and follow You wholeheartedly. Let them find joy in serving rather than being served.
23. Ephesians 4:22–24
“Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life… and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God.”
The narcissistic self must die for the new self in Christ to rise. Only then can true peace, empathy, and love take root.
Father, help this person put off their old nature. Clothe them in Your righteousness and renew their heart to reflect the humility of Christ.
Conclusion
Lord, I lift up every narcissist—those who are trapped by pride, fear, and brokenness. I ask that You would break every wall of self-idolatry and pour out the transforming power of Your love. Let them see that true worth comes not from power or praise, but from being Your child. Heal their insecurities, soften their hearts, and draw them into genuine humility. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
