4 Powerful Prayers for Protection from Evil

When it comes to prayer, Christians pray for all kinds of things—guidance, provision, peace, wisdom, and more. But one type that is often overlooked is prayers for protection from evil. 

This is a deeply-needed prayer in a Christian’s life because whether we realize it or not, we live in a world that is full of unseen spiritual battles.

In this article, we’re going to dig into what it really means to pray prayers of protection. Then we will walk through practical tips on how to do it, and then we will also share four powerful examples of these prayers that you can start using today.

What are Prayers for Protection from Evil?

Even though we don’t always see it or recognize it in our daily lives, the Bible makes it clear that the enemy attacks God’s people regularly. However, these battles aren’t always visible to us. In other words, evil doesn’t look like something out of a horror film most of the time. Rather, spiritual battles look a lot more subtle—sometimes even enticing to our thoughts and emotions. Some examples of this might include temptation, fear, anxiety, bitterness, and more.

Prayers for protection are essentially our petitions to God asking Him to guard our hearts, minds, bodies, and surrounds from spiritual harm. As we know from 1 Peter 5:8, the enemy prowls around like a roaring lion, and he is looking for someone to devour. Praying for covering over areas like our health, children, and relationships can make a world of difference.

How Do I Ask God for Protection from Evil?

If you have never really asked God for protection, you may be unsure how to do that or where to start. It may even feel a little bit intimidating. Thankfully, we know that we serve a loving God who enjoys giving His children what they need. Here are a few practical tips to consider when you start:

1. Acknowledge that Evil is Real

The first step in asking God for protection is recognizing that we need it. In Ephesians 6:12, Paul tells us that there is real evil in the world. He also reminds us that our battles aren’t with people—they’re with entities within the realm of spiritual warfare.

The only way to truly win a battle with spiritual evil is to ask God for protection from it, which starts with recognizing that it is a real thing.

2. Remember that Jesus Taught Us to Pray

If you need a biblical example of praying for protection, you will find one when Jesus Himself is teaching His disciples to pray in Matthew 6. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus explicitly says, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” This teaches us that it is right and good to ask God for help when it comes to spiritual warfare. 

3. When in Doubt, Simply Ask

When it comes down to it, there are many ways to ask God for help around prayers for protection. There is not one set formula. For example, you could ask God for discernment around spiritual matters, so that you don’t fall into temptation so easily. Likewise, you can pray for God to be present with you in tough situations, or you can ask for strength to resist temptation. You can even ask for spiritual aid, for protection over your loved ones, and for your defenses to be strong.

Thankfully, what God wants most is for us to simply pray with honesty and a pure heart, so give yourself grace as you begin to ask for protection in this way.

Four Powerful Prayers for Protection

Now that you have learned so much about prayers for protection from evil, let’s look at four powerful prayer samples that you can implement into your own daily faith journey. These can be incorporated into your morning routine or whenever you need a reminder that God is near.

Prayer 1: A Prayer for Protection for Your Day

A simple-yet-powerful prayer you could pray is for daily protection. This means that you would start your day with a morning prayer that would ask God to protect you as the day unfolds. It anchors your heart in peace so that you can withstand whatever comes.

“Lord, please surround me today with Your hedge of protection. Be with me through every step I take—in every interaction and in every decision. Help me to be wise, to resist temptation, and to stand up for what is right, no matter what. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Prayer 2: A Prayer for Protection for Your Home and Family

When you pray, don’t forget to ask God for protection for your home and your family. This could include your parents, your children, and anyone else within your household. This is a great opportunity to ask God for a place filled with peace and calm, as well as joy and love.

“Lord, please cover my home with Your peace and protection. Keep every evil influence far away from us—away from our home and away from our hearts. Please cover us with protection. Strengthen each member of my family. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Prayer 3: A Prayer for Protection Against Spiritual Attacks

There will be moments in your spiritual life where you will face deep spiritual pressure—whether it be in a moment of intense temptation, or when you are overcome by fear, or you feel spiritually drained, or something else along the same lines. It’s in these moments that you will want to pray for God’s power against spiritual attacks.

“Lord, I ask for You to deliver me from fear, confusion, and every attack of the enemy in the name of Jesus. Give me truth where the enemy tries to feed me lies. Give me clarity where he tries to give me confusion. Break any strongholds that are trying to take root in my heart. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Prayer 4: A Prayer of Protection Against Doubt and Isolation

One of the enemy’s more powerful tactics is to make us feel isolated and fill us with doubt. Because of this, another effective prayer to pray is for protection against these things. When you are feeling like you are full of anxiety or uncertainty, or when you feel alone and susceptible, asking God to fight for you can give you the powerful protection that you need. After all, He promises us in His Word that He will never leave us or forsake us.

“Lord, You say in Psalm 23 that even when I walk through the valley, I can do so without fearing evil. This is only because You are with me every step of the way. Even when I feel uncertain or alone, please protect my heart and draw me close. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Do Prayers for Protection Actually Work?

While it is very helpful to have sample prayers for protection to pray, it doesn’t do you much good if you don’t believe they will work. Fortunately, you are not alone. This is a question many Christians wrestle with. So, if you find yourself wondering if God is really listening or if your prayers are actually making a difference, please know that Scripture gives you a clear answer: Yes.

Here are a few considerations for you to make:

First, there are biblical references that point to the fact that prayer moves the heart of God. In James 5:16, we see that the prayer of the righteous is a powerful thing, and it is most definitely effective. We also see this in 1 John 5:14-15, when John tells us if we ask for something that is in His will, then He will hear us. 

Second, we know that the heart of God is not indifferent nor distant. While we may wonder if our prayers make a difference, He really is a powerful God. He deeply cares for us, His children, and desires to help us and to protect us. Our job is to pray those prayers of protection with faith that He will come to our aid in one way or another, and then He actively works on our behalf, even if we can’t see it.

So, if you have never prayed these types of prayers before, now is a great time to start. Offering up prayers for protection can be one of the wisest things you do as a Christian and has a lasting effect on not only you but also those you include in those prayers. 

Now it’s your turn. Where do you see God offering protection in your life? Is it because you prayer for protection from evil? Let us know all about it in the comments below!