Prayers to Stand on God’s Word

Whether you’re believing for breakthrough, protection, peace, or strength - these prayers are grounded in Scripture to help you declare God’s truth over every part of your life. Take a moment to pray through them, right where you are.

PRAYERS

The Victory Dresscode Prayer

As I get ready for today, I will be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. I put on the full armour of God so that I can take a stand against the enemy’s schemes. Today will be a good day!

I renounce any lies I have believed and declare that they must all fall to the ground. I announce that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and now I put on the Belt of Truth.

I confess and repent of any known and unknown sins hidden in my heart and ask You, Lord, to make me clean. Holy Spirit, please reveal if I’ve let my guard down and weakened Your armour over my heart. I put on the Breastplate of Righteousness and declare that I am now in right standing with my God.

I put on the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace and declare that I stand on the solid rock of my salvation! Lord, bring someone across my path that I may share the good news with. Everywhere I walk, may I carry Your unshakeable peace.

I take up the Shield of Faith to declare all arrows of the enemy disintegrated. Grow my capacity for faith, Lord – make my shield strong, and keep unbelief far from me.

I submerge my mind in the mind of Christ and put on the Helmet of Salvation. Remove all doubt, Lord, and thank You that I am saved by grace because of what You did on the cross – not by my works, so I cannot boast!

Finally, I pick up the Sword of the Spirit, with the power of the Holy Spirit, to destroy any assault of the enemy against me, my loved ones, or my church. I declare I am the head and not the tail! Holy Spirit, make my sword sharper, stronger, and more accurate against every attack.

Be the loudest voice in my ear today, Holy Spirit, as I fulfil my life’s purpose and destiny.

I am now dressed for victory!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Goodnight Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, before I go to sleep I thank You for who You are. Thank You that You’re my Father, my Defender, my Protector, my God. Thank You that You watch over me.

I adore You, I love You, and I worship You. Clean my heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Forgive me for every sin I’ve held in my heart and wash me completely.

I gladly submit to You, my God, and resist the devil. I bind every demonic force that would try to attack me while I sleep and forbid the enemy to sow nightmares or enter my room, mind or dreams. I cancel every curse, strategy and lie that would try to affect my sleep.

Jesus, place Your mighty warrior angels at my bedroom door and at the end of my bed, that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Let the boundaries of my room be covered by the blood of Jesus.

I dedicate my sleep to You, Lord. Fill my room with worshipping angels who sing the songs of heaven over me so I wake with Your song on my heart.

Holy Spirit, give me dreams of the glory of God that change my life. As I fall into deep sleep, please download Your wisdom into my mind, soul and emotions. Rewire anything that is out of order.

Breathe on my immune system so it will be stronger and healthier. Refresh my soul in the night so I wake full of energy. You are the God who makes all things new, so have Your way in me.

I declare my sleep will be sweet.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Priestly Blessing (Numbers 6:22–27)

“The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

This blessing carries seven requests – protection, grace, favour and peace – a prayer of God’s covering over His people.

Prayer for Protection Against Sin (Psalm 19)

Keep back Your servant also from willful sins.
Let them not have dominion over me.
Then I will be upright and blameless.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight,
Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

David’s Prayer for Comfort, Peace, and Trust (Psalm 23)

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for You are with me.
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all my days,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.


A Prayer for Hope During a Dry Season (Psalm 42-43)

Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him,
my salvation and my God.

David’s Prayer for Mercy from a Broken and Sinful Heart (Psalm 51)

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Jabez’s Prayer for Blessing and Protection (1 Chronicles 4:10)

Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked.

The Lord's Prayer - Jesus’s Model Prayer for His Disciples (Matthew 6:9-13)

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

A Prayer for Forgiving Others (Luke 23:34)

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

Paul’s Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding (Colossians 1:9–12)

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him; bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

Paul’s Prayer for Increasing Strength and Fullness (Ephesians 3:14–21)

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Prayer for Gospel Advancement (2 Thessalonians 3:1–2)

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.

Prayer for Boldness (Acts 4:24–29)

And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to Your servants to continue to speak Your word with all boldness.

Praising God for His Ability to Keep Us from Stumbling (Jude 24–25)

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

A Prayer for Healing

Heavenly Father, I come to You in prayer, knowing that You are the LORD who heals me (Exodus 15:26). I ask that You take away sickness, infirmity and pain from me and restore me to health (Psalm 103:2–3). I thank You for sending Your Son into the world, who drove out evil spirits with a command and cured all who were sick (Matthew 8:16–17). Your love and compassion have not changed (Lamentations 3:22–23). You are the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

I ask for Your Holy Spirit to flow through me and for the destruction of the enemy’s work in my life (Ephesians 6:12). I bless You, Father, and forget none of Your benefits. I trust in Your promise to forgive all my sins and heal all my diseases (Psalm 103:3). I believe that by Jesus’ wounds, I have been healed (Isaiah 53:5). I give You all the glory and praise (Revelation 5:13). Amen.

A Prayer for Peace

God, You’re the Maker of everything good. You know me far better than I ever could. Please settle me, fulfill me and refresh me as I realize Your peace in my mind, body and soul. I trust all this and all of me into Your good, strong and wide-open arms. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Prayer Against Fear

I thank You that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of love, power and a sound mind. I pray I would know Your presence over any fear right now, in Jesus’ name.

A Prayer for Our Children

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to You today not just as a parent but as a warrior interceding for the destiny of my children. You gave them to me; now I give them back to You daily, wholeheartedly. They are not just my sons and daughters; they are Your chosen vessels set apart for divine purpose.

Cover them, Lord. When the enemy tries to label them, label them with truth. When the enemy tries to confuse them, remind them who they are in You. I declare they will not be defined by culture, but by covenant; not by pressure, but by promise; not by fear, but by faith.

Lord, raise up in them a holy boldness, a love for Your Word, a hunger for Your presence, a discernment that exposes every lie. Make them strong enough to stand alone, but wise enough to walk with the right people. If they’ve wandered, bring them home. If they’ve grown weary, refresh their spirit. If they’re walking in darkness, light up their path with truth and mercy.

Wherever they are emotionally, physically, or spiritually, meet them there with power. Surround them with Your angels, anoint their thoughts, guard their choices and bless the work of their hands. Thank You, Father, that my children do not belong to fear; they belong to You, and I will keep on praying.

I will keep on standing until I see every promise fulfilled, because You are faithful and You always finish what You start. In Jesus’ powerful name I pray, Amen.

Prayer Over Marriages

Heavenly Father, I come before You not just as a spouse, but as a warrior standing guard over my marriage. I declare that no weapon formed against this covenant will prosper. I silence every lie of the enemy that seeks to divide, discourage or distract us. Strengthen our bond, Lord, with cords that cannot be broken. Let our home be a place of peace and power, a fortress built on Your Word.

In the name of Jesus, we stand united, covered by Your grace and protected by Your truth. Amen.

Prayer for Our Spouses

Heavenly Father, I come before You today not only as a husband/wife, but as a warrior standing in the gap for my spouse.

I thank You for the gift they are to my life — chosen, covered and called by You. I lift them before You, asking for Your protection over their heart, their mind and their purpose. Strengthen them when they feel weary. Guard them from every lie that would make them doubt their worth or calling. Surround them with Your presence and peace that the world cannot shake.

I declare blessing over their work, favour in their decisions and wisdom in every step they take. May they walk boldly in Your truth, filled with Your Spirit, confident in who You’ve made them to be. Unite our hearts, Lord, that together we may reflect Your love and advance Your kingdom.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

A Prayer for Singles

Lord Almighty, I stand before You not as someone waiting to be chosen, but as someone already chosen by You. You are my portion, my provider and my peace. While I wait for what You have ordained, I refuse to settle for less than Your best. Strengthen my discernment to recognise counterfeits and distractions. Fill my heart with confidence in Your timing, knowing that You make all things beautiful when they align with Your will.

Teach me to fight against loneliness with praise and against fear with faith. I declare that this season is not empty, it is sacred. Use it to shape me, sharpen me and prepare me for the purposes You’ve designed.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.